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Australia has dropped to below pre-pandemic levels on a key social measure.

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Do you have to complete the 2026 Census? What happens if you don't?

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The Census is more than a headcount. Here's why every answer matters

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Who needs to complete the 2026 Census — and what happens if you don't?

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The questions that will change in Australia's 2026 Census

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'Life delayed': The $11,710 bill keeping some couples apart

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The phone alert that could reveal a hidden lifeline

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Australia's coal capital is preparing for what once seemed 'unimaginable'

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People come to this island seeking a longer life. The answer isn't what they expect

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Danni was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39. It made her rethink what she ate growing up

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When the man Vikki thought was her dad opened the door, she knew something wasn’t right

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Anthony's city apartment costs the same as the Brisbane sharehouse he rented 20 years ago

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'My dating life is essentially non-existent': Why young people are staying single for longer

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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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'A battle of resilience': Why these teachers and youngsters are looking at karate differently

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

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Past the halfway point of Closing the Gap, new figures show only one target has been met

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