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The 7 charts show Australians struggling as savings fall to near zero

For individual Australians, it was even worse – growth per head went backward, in what some economists call a “per capita recession”.
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The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?

Australia was the first to introduce a law requiring platforms to compensate news companies, followed by Canada.
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As Albanese’s fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make

“People need a reason to vote for us, not just to vote against the Labor Party.”
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India’s G20 Presidency: A Journey of Inclusivity and Being Voice of Global South

Terrorism and the senseless killing of civilians are unacceptable, and we must address it with a policy of zero tolerance.
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Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world

As the number of images made each year increases and new ways to make images emerge, being thoughtful about how we use our cameras or other image-making technology
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Future democracies and the rise of China’s generative AI power

“China leads the world in 37 out of 44 critical technologies, with Western democracies falling behind in the race for scientific and research breakthroughs.”
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Mike Pezzullo sacked after scathing findings accusing him of misusing his position

A hawk on China policy and hard-line on national security issues, especially border protection, Pezzullo was a divisive figure in the bureaucracy.
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Teachers in films are often portrayed as rule breakers, losers or villains

Screen teachers are also predominantly single, white, middle-class women. White teachers outnumber teachers of other ethnicities by ten to one.
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The long, dark history of antisemitism in Australia

Antisemitic incidents have spiked in Australia since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants on Israeli communities outside Gaza.
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Efficient cooling should be the law for rental homes

Poor housing quality, such as lack of insulation, also affects home owners, especially those on low incomes.

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Four Australian students selected for female-led Mission ShakthiSAT, a first-of-its-kind global space initiative

Four Australian students have been selected to represent Australia in Mission ShakthiSAT, an international space-focused initiative that aims to bring together girls from 108...
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Victorian couple’s $712K cash mystery ends as AFP secures forfeiture order in money laundering case

Police allege the cash was concealed across multiple bags belonging to a family travelling together. Investigators identified a 35-year-old Victorian woman as being linked to the hidden funds.
INNOVATION

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vikas Rambal’s Perdaman at centre of Australia’s biggest refinery push in six decades

Prime Minister Albanese said recent instability in the Middle East highlighted the importance of strengthening Australia's domestic fuel production capability.
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