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Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.

Why do I crave sugar and carbs when I’m sick?

When sickness strikes, our immune system springs into action, requiring additional energy to combat invaders.

Gender-based violence is a big concern in hospitality – and women bear the brunt of managing it

Enduring sexual harassment was described as a routine “part of the job” for young people, particularly women at work

The Intergenerational Report: Slower ageing, but slower economic growth explained in 7 charts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers talked about the need for action now on multiple fronts, saying there would “never be a quiet time to think about the future”.

Birdwatching, immune responses and evolutionary mapping honoured at 2023 Eureka Prizes

Some highlights from this year’s ceremony were awards for one of the world’s biggest wildlife monitoring programs.

A billion dreams land on the Moon as India joins elite space club

India has become the first country to land on the moon's south pole.

Higher prices have hit most people but homeowners have felt it harder than renters

First homebuyers who bought within the past three years faced the biggest living cost increase, of 20.5%.

Manual launched to provide guidance to Fijian journalists on conflict reporting

“The idea is to not only ‘not do harm’ but report stories with the aim of facilitating solutions to conflict."

Do languages become less complex with more new adult speakers?

Grammar is very complicated, especially if you are learning a new language.

Could National Cabinet’s new housing plan fix our rental crisis?

The National Planning Reform Blueprint adds 200,000 homes to the previous target of 1 million extra homes over five years.

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Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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