Core inflation remains high at 3.6 per cent | ABC News Top Stories

Inflation is at 3.5 per cent in the 12 months to July, compared to 3.8 per cent last month. However, trimmed mean inflation, which removes the more volatile prise rises and falls is holding steady at 3.6 per cent.Federal MP Luke Gosling will stand aside as special envoy for defence, veterans' affairs and Northern Australia. The member for Solomon was yesterday charged with breaching his bail conditions, less than a month after he was charged with two counts of assault over an alleged incident involving NT Administrator David Connolly. And Dolly Parton fans have been gathering at her star on the Hollywood walk of fame and the Nashville Country Museum, where a condolence book has been set up for people to leave tributes. The country music legend has died after a short battle with cancer at the age of 80, and flags around the US will be flown at half mast for the next seven days. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.