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The Reserve Bank Board lifted interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in its February meeting. -- The cash rate target is now 3.85 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent. -- Economists say the RBA may lift rates again if inflation does not show signs of slowing.

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Austin has been hailed a hero after swimming four hours to save his family who were swept out to sea off WA. -- The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough conditions to reach the shore for help. -- His mother and two siblings were rescued after spending 10 hours at sea.

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