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Australia’s dying middle class — and the rise of an inherited wealth nation

The wealth of Australia's middle-class has flatlined over five years but there's one group whose assets have soared.

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Iran responds to US peace proposal as more drone attacks hit Gulf region
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted there is still nuclear material to be removed from Iran.
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One in two Australians is experiencing workplace burnout. Nicole found a solution
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Could One Nation's Farrer victory be the 'beginning of the end' for the Coalition?
The Farrer by-election delivered a historic result that could represent an "existential situation" for the Coalition.
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US-Iran truce fragile after fighting breaks out in the Strait of Hormuz

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Trump says US and Iran very close to a deal, tensions high as Israel resumes strikes

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Albanese unveils $10bn fuel plan with billion-litre government stockpile

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Trump pauses day-old Hormuz operation in latest push for Iran deal

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'You're building something tangible': The offline trend pulling people off screens

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It was a 'sleepy' city — now it's one of Australia's hottest property spots

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Andrie recorded a podcast on military influence — then came an acid attack

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Thirty years after Port Arthur, gun numbers in Australia are higher than ever

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Royal Commission: Jewish parents fearful over safety of their children

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Jewish parents have told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion that they fear for their children's safety and their futures in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. On the second day of public hearings, they spoke of being subjected to racial slurs and antisemitic abuse. This story contains material viewers may find upsetting.

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Eleven million people, just 500 doctors. How Australia's neighbour manages healthcare

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Leagh accidentally saw a photo on her partner's phone. It put her in an impossible position

Life

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Investing for wartime: The online communities looking to make money from conflict

World

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Sandra will never own a home. Meet the boomers struggling in the housing crisis

Life

Sergio suspected his wife had been unfaithful. So he turned to 'love detectives'

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Small Business Secrets

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A $1.8m wine loss — and the growing crisis facing Australia's small producers

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Meet the military veteran creating comfort and connection through chai

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'Even stones tell stories': Inside the historic winery that's survived world wars and a pandemic

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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Kumi Taguchi travels to France to meet the people saving its castles. With many properties cheaper than an average Aussie home, Dateline investigates the real cost of keeping them alive.

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