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OPINION

Australians lose $5,200 every minute to scams: Could a simple government action curb this trend? Why the inaction?

If banks had to reimburse money lost, they’d have more of a reason to keep it safe.
OPINION

Many Australians face losing their homes right now, Here’s how the government should help

HomeKeeper is more important than ever because the monetary policy script isn’t following the arc politicians and policymakers planned.
OPINION

It’s getting even harder to find full-time work. So more people are taking second part-time jobs

Many people have had to either cut back on spending or find ways to supplement their regular income
INNOVATION

Business Body Warns of Small Business Closures Amid Wage Rise Debate

"Labour demand is also starting to drop away, making it much harder for businesses to employ people"
OPINION

What’s the best way to ease rents and improve housing affordability? We modelled 4 of the government’s biggest programs

The good news is we’ve found a mix that could work well.
IMMIGRATION

One million long-term arrivals entered Australia in 2023, is that sustainable?

"This is placing immense pressure on housing and our critical infrastructure and has not solved our worker shortage crisis.”
INNOVATION

Reserve Bank of Australia Maintains Interest Rate in Strategic Decision Amidst Economic Adjustments

By holding interest rates steady, the RBA aims to achieve a delicate equilibrium, ensuring that inflationary pressures are contained without stifling economic momentum.
OPINION

Why Australian workers’ true cost of living has climbed far faster than we’ve been told

While the consumer price index increased 5.4% in the year to September, the living cost index for households headed by wage earners climbed 9%.
OPINION

If you discover mould after moving into rental property? Here are your legal rights

If the tenant requests repairs and the landlord doesn’t act, the tenant can lodge a repair order
INNOVATION

Prime Minister Albanese Calls for Fair Pricing as Supermarkets Report Record Profits Amid Rising Grocery Costs

The major chains need to pass on cost reductions on grocery items to their customers.
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NEWS

53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.
SPORTS

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.
NEWS

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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