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'Really problematic': Australians are rejecting the very homes the country needs

There are concerns Australia's housing crisis could worsen if the trend continues.

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El Niño is not the only factor determining Australia's weather patterns.
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An unexpected move by the US has sparked anger from China and Russia
Russia and China have expressed alarm at the revelation, warning against the idea of space becoming a "battlefield".
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Tony Burke set to unveil Labor's new migration plan amid working holiday visa concerns
The expected announcement comes after delays which the government has attributed to the Opposition.
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Middle East shipping escalation about to hit every Australian wallet Why fixing Australia's immigration system is not just about cutting migrants Could Australia's housing downturn push the economy into recession?The hidden $140 billion economy helping some Australians get ahead

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Why fixing Australia's immigration system is not just about cutting migrants

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How 9/11 defined the conspiracy culture we live in today

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