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Australia v the world: Why our official interest rate stands out

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Australia has a rule of thumb for mortgage stress. Here's where it falls short
The 30:40 mortgage indicator is often used to define mortgage stress in Australia. Experts say the rule isn't rigid.
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The China factor in the United States' $500 million move in a tiny Australian town
Why is the Pentagon suddenly interested in a central NSW town with a population of just 130 people?
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The land lost to wildfires in Indonesia so far this year is double the area burnt in 2023, one of the hottest years on record.
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Australia is rolling out a new defence against deadly bird flu Australia is getting its first major inquiry into AI. It's starting in South Australia Census myths debunked: What's true and what's not Why economists expect the Reserve Bank to hold the cash rate this week

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Census 2026 has arrived. Here's everything you need to know

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Census myths debunked: What's true and what's not

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For multicultural communities, the Census is about more than population statistics

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Why one tiny island's Census is about much more than numbers

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Australia and Vietnam hold 'open, and candid, and substantive bilateral talks'

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There's another way to fight inflation — and it involves your super

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From rare treasure to 'never-ending supply': What happened to diamonds?

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Beyond money and ambition: Meet the young people defining success differently

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The $30,000 cost Australian homeowners face 'through no fault of their own'

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Glenn started new treatment for Parkinson's. Then came the obsessive sexual thoughts

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At 73, Keiri is onto her fifth career. She's part of a growing group working later

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I live in a 16-person share house. This is what might surprise you

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Charlotte moved in with her landlord. She couldn't believe what happened next

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The 'invisible migrants' no-one talked about — until now

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Why Chinese restaurants are disappearing — and evolving

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Dr Adrian Cohen says his converted military vehicle was a passion project.

Inside the costly trend charging up Australia's classic car scene

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CENSUS 2026

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