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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 13 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » PEFO update to detail state of finances The Federal Government's finances will be laid bare later today with the release of the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO). The release of PEFO will be the final budget update before the election on September 7. The publication is an independent assessment of the current state of the budget and economic outlook made by the departments of Treasury and Finance. It comes just over a week after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's government released its own economic statement just before the election campaign started, confirming $33 billion in revenue writedowns. 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And the winner is ... in the eye of the beholder Election lessons the Murdoch media should learn Beattie the unlikely face of Labor's New Way Will slow and steady win the race? We all have a role in bringing justice for Tracy Just In More Just In » Crucial Holden ballot could determine carmaker's future Workers at Holden's Elizabeth plant in South Australia have begun on whether to accept a new wage proposal that could make or break the carmaker's future in Australia. Holden is looking to slash labour costs to stay viable and has presented workers with a proposal including a three-year wage freeze to avoid the plant closing. 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More » Manning supporters want him nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Guests rushed to safety after Florida resort swallowed by sinkhole Boston mob boss Bulger convicted of murder and racketeering Dutch Prince Friso dies after ski accident Prince Philip back on duty after surgery Business More Business » Motorists set for petrol price reprieve Motorists are enjoying a slight reprieve at the bowser with falling global oil prices and a stronger Australian dollar pushing petrol prices down from their recent highs. Figures from Commsec and the Australian Institute of Petroleum show the national average petrol price fell by around 7 cents a litre in the last fortnight to 151.2 cents a litre. Commsec economist Savanth Sebastian expects more good news for drivers in the coming weeks. More » Mining stocks lift share market higher Newcrest says gold price behind $5.78bn loss Dick Smith to manage DJs' electronics division ASIC wins Storm appeal JB Hi-Fi profit rises Politics More Politics » Election Live: PEFO update to lay Government finances bare The costings debate will fire up again today as the Government releases its budget figures in the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) update. The Government is expected to use the final budget update before election day to increase the pressure on the Opposition to release its budget costings. On the ground, PM Kevin Rudd is starting the day in Townsville after a quick tour of northern Queensland seats late yesterday, while Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is in Melbourne. 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