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Can a 'Buy Australian' campaign succeed?

The Budget aims to promote Aussie-made products, but with:
💸 Rising living costs
🛍️ Strong brand stereotypes
📉 Declining national pride
…will shoppers change their habits?

Fewer people are buying Australian-made products due to their higher prices.

📢 RBA Cuts Interest Rates for the First Time in 2025 📉

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a 25 basis point cut, bringing the cash rate down to 4.10%.

#RBA #InterestRates #Economy #FinanceNews #Australia

The heatwave in Brisbane is expected to reach the mid-90s Fahrenheit. It is hot and uncomfortable. Is climate change the culprit? 🤔🥵 #Heatwave #Brisbane #ClimateChange #Summer #Weather

Happy New Year! From Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia. Wishing you all a prosperous and enjoyable 2025. 🎉🥂✨

I am enjoying the peaceful atmosphere at Fingal Head Beach in New South Wales, Australia. The serenity is uplifting.

🌊 AI to Save Lives on Australian Beaches

ResQvision, uses AI to detect struggling swimmers and rip currents at unpatrolled beaches. It sends alerts to rescuers for faster responses. Piloting at Bondi Beach this summer, it’s a game-changer for water safety! 🚨🏖 #WaterSafety #Innovation #ResQvision

🌟 Exciting news from Taronga Zoo! This spring, they welcomed 3 adorable koala joeys & 2 echidna puggles. 🐨🦔 These arrivals are vital for conserving Australia’s wildlife and bringing smiles to visitors. Cheers to the zoo’s amazing efforts! #WildlifeConservation #TarongaZoo 😊

🌏 Landmark ICJ case underway: Vanuatu leads small island nations in holding major polluters accountable. Australia, the 3rd largest fossil fuel exporter, is under scrutiny. Will this reshape global climate justice? 🌱⚖️ #ClimateJustice #ICJ #FossilFuels #GlobalWarming #Vanuatu #Australia

At 71, Ian Kruger spends weekday mornings holding a climate change sign by a Perth road. He aims to inspire action on the crisis. His solo protest embodies democracy, but with rising protest restrictions, will voices like his be heard?🌏✊ #ClimateAction #RightToProtest #IanKruger #Australia

🌊 The Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented coral loss, with over a third lost in some areas due to climate change, cyclones, and flooding. Scientists call for urgent climate action to protect this natural wonder and the livelihoods it supports. 🌍 #ClimateAction #GreatBarrierReef #CoralBleaching

A father’s love or a leader’s duty? President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter goes beyond politics. It’s a deeply human moment about family, resilience, and making impossible choices under public scrutiny. Right decision? Only time will tell. 💔👨‍👦 #BeyondPolitics #Leadership #FamilyFirst #HunterBiden

11-year-old Rehan Rahman urges MPs to tackle youth homelessness & inequality⏳His letter was read in Parliament as part of the ROVA campaign, where over 500 young Aussies shared their concerns. #YouthVoices #ROVA #YouthHomelessness #TakeAction #Australia

Trash and treasure: Australia’s $3.6M garage sale boom 🚪✨ 15,000+ Aussie households host sales this month, championing reuse and recycling! Younger generations are driving the circular economy, says Garage Sale Trail & PayPal. 🌏♻️
#GarageSaleTrail #CircularEconomy #ReuseRecycle #SustainableLiving

🎄 Christmas is nearly here—how did it come so fast? Last year feels like yesterday, with family, laughter, and festive joy still fresh in my mind. Time to embrace the magic again and make this season unforgettable. Are your holiday plans coming together? 🎅✨ #ChristmasCountdown

It saddens me every day when I hear and read about the conflicts going on in the world today: Ukraine - Russia, Israel - Palestine—peace, not war. #PeaceNotWar #WorldPeace #EndConflict