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Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets

Upswings in financials and energy stocks have helped offset a mostly weak session for local stocks, as market headwinds continue to pummel investor confidence.

AAP · Sep 21

Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Flagmantle frenzy

Flagmantle fever has taken over Perth, and the Wallabies want to ensure the party-like celebrations extend into Sunday with an upset win over the Springboks.

AAP · Sep 21

Intergenerational Report says AI will be ‘a defining influence’ on Australia’s economy over next 40 years

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be “a defining influence” on Australia’s economy over the next 40 years, according to the Intergenerational Report (IGR) released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Monday. Australia is also expected to experience lower growth, a decline in the birth rate and unending budget deficits.

The Conversation · Sep 21

UPI vs credit cards - How India's payments system is boosting savings and benefitting multiple stakeholders

The Anglo-Saxon economies of the US, United Kingdom and Australia show a reduction in household savings rates along with a growth in credit card usage, while European nations such as Germany, France and the Netherlands— that encourage the use of debit cards over credit cards—report a higher household savings rate.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Australia book SailGP finals spot with second in Geneva

Australia have let another lead slip in SailGP but have still booked a berth in the series final by finishing second in Switzerland.

AAP · Sep 20

Morning Mail: Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man, warnings Moscow may target Nato, and the end of card surcharges

Australians to no longer be hit with card surcharges; James Ashby’s rise in One Nation; Beijing believes AI slowdown would favour US

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Hastie ‘open minded’ on return of baby bonus to counter ageing population concerns – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Personality tests, dodgy reward programs, AI bots: how rent tech platforms make renting a ‘dehumanising’ experience

If you’re renting a house or apartment, you’re probably all too familiar with rent tech: online systems and apps for searching and applying for properties, paying rent and logging maintenance requests.

The Conversation · Sep 20

After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps. After all, Australia has been represented in the Eurovision song contest since 2015, so why not join the EU?

The Conversation · Sep 20

Canada is managing migration without taking a sledgehammer approach. Here’s how Australia can, too

Australia’s migration debate is at fever pitch, with both the government and One Nation announcing policies on the subject in the past week.

The Conversation · Sep 20