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Stamp duty isn’t going anywhere until we can agree on the tax to replace it

Stamp duty hits most the younger households that move around the most.

International students struggle to find affordable accommodation in Australia

The rental housing crisis means the circumstances of international students in need of housing are likely worse now than in late 2019.

Aussiewood at the 80th Golden Globe Awards

By Andrea Jean Baker Aussiewood sprinkled its star dust at this year’s 80th Golden Globes with five nominations and a fourth acting win for Cate...

Do you know what High, Supreme, Federal, Family and County courts actually do?

The Australian Constitution divides up powers between the states and the Commonwealth.

How eating chilli may help regain sense of taste after COVID

Eating chilli might be useful to provide sensory stimulation to diners when their sense of smell isn’t quite up to scratch.

Do you know Australians pay $163 a month on average to store all the stuff they buy?

Around a quarter of customers cannot remember what is actually in their storage unit.

How women can fight back against micro-aggression and sexism

Sexism can be telling women and girls to – literally – go home, or it can be merely forgetting to unlock the girls’ locker room or provide protective gear designed for female bodies.

What makes kids want to drop out of sports, and how should parents respond?

One of the major factors influencing children’s decision to quit sport is pressure from others (parents, coaches and peers).

Why do Australians love to shorten words?

Colloquialisms such as barbie and smoko are like accents – part of the glue that sticks Australian English speakers together.

The ‘forgettables’: 5 Australian prime ministers you may not know much about

Prime Ministers are rendered immemorable if they were judged to be temporary, or presiding over some kind of interregnum.

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Point Cook crash victims identified as young mother Neha Bommali and visiting mother-in-law Rama Devi

“I cannot carry this heavy financial and logistical burden alone”

Australia adds nearly 393,000 people as population closes in on 28 million as migration drives growth

Nationally, the March quarter alone added 130,887 people, representing quarterly growth of 0.5 per cent.

Tony Burke says India Free Trade Agreement will be honoured as Australia targets temporary, international student and dependent visas

Burke said lower migration would “trash Australian services and trash the Australian economy”.
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