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By avoiding means testing, the government is giving handouts to the rich

Australia is a global success story. The structural reforms in the 1980s and ‘90s of liberalising trade, floating the dollar and reducing government involvement in the economy ignited an unprecedented period of growth. What followed was almost 30 years of uninterrupted economic growth and a substantial increase in living standards.

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This little-known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

For many Australians, most of their retirement wealth is tied up in their home. A simple, well-designed program to tap into those trillions in home equity could help boost their retirement incomes.

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Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules

A major Australian bank will no longer require more than one document to turn you into a customer by tapping into hidden technology.

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Easter road deaths spark calls for national leadership

Nineteen people died in crashes across Australia during the Easter long weekend, prompting calls for road safety to be embedded in school curriculums.

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The yidaki, a 16th-century double bass and a South American flute: finding Australia’s oldest playable musical instrument

The first musical instrument to arrive with European colonisers in Australia was a piano made in 1780 – but there are older ones still being played

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Private jets, deserted shores and an unbuilt resort: alleged links to sanctioned ‘scam’ empire revealed in Timor-Leste

Exclusive: Investigation finds alleged Prince Group associates were involved in unusual development in tiny nation on Australia’s doorstep, raising concerns about global spread of online fraud industry

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The unlikely appeal of barefoot hiking: ‘It makes you feel quite primal’

From clay trails in Seoul to remote Australian coastlines, a small but growing number of hikers are hitting the trail unshod. But what happens when you feel the ground beneath your feet?

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Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs

The shock of the oil crisis is playing out on Australian streets, where bike sales are up and cycle lanes are busier

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'Nowhere left to run': Australians react as 33,000 Sydney residents and 8,600 Melbourne natives flee due to rising immigrant population

Australians are leaving hubs like Sydney and Melbourne for other parts of the country amid a flush in immigration levels under Labor, according to official data. In the year 2024-2025, more than 33,000 residents left Sydney while 8,600 abandoned Melbourne. Moreover, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra are also experiencing net…

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‘I just legged it’: teenage shark bite victim recalls lucky escape while surfing in South Australia

Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, says he had been in the water mere minutes when a shark bit his foot

The Guardian - AU

Diesel remains volatile as prices rise again despite Labor’s fuel tax relief

Energy minister Chris Bowen says 3.4% of Australia’s service stations had no diesel, as of Monday, after wholesale prices surged

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Rising star Jones ready for Brits in tennis Cup clash

A year ago teenager Emerson Jones was the "orange girl" but could now be a key cog as Australia looks to down Great Britain in the BJK Cup tie in Melbourne.

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Australia appoints first woman as top legal adviser

Experienced barrister Ruth Higgins SC has made history as the first woman to be appointed Australia's top legal adviser to the federal government.

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Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.

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Cyclone-affected wildlife to be given helping hand

Australia's only mobile wildlife hospital has been sent to the west coast to offer care for animals impacted by a tropical cyclone.

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Small-town Furphy on brink of Aussie basketball history

He grew up in a small country town, now Jacob Furphy is one win away from joining an exclusive club of Australians to win the top US college basketball title.

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When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain

We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this year, with 25,000 cases reported from January to March – and that’s only a fraction of actual case numbers.

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How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades

Most of Australia’s existing homes are old, uncomfortable, and expensive to run. Too many are energy inefficient, and rising electricity and gas prices are making things worse.

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Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help

Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone.

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Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

Dogs are increasingly appearing in Australian workplaces. From “take your dog to work” days to permanent pet-friendly offices, the trend is often framed as an easy win for staff morale.

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Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government

Investigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint

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'Very pleased': Day feeling it ahead of Masters tilt

After a runner-up and third among five top-10s, Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day has arrived at Augusta hopeful of again contending for Masters glory.

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‘Doesn’t make sense to hold on to a combustion engine’: used EV prices rise as Australia’s fuel crisis hits

Stock runs low as oil crunch increases enthusiasm for electric vehicles

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‘It can be overwhelming’: Talia Gibson on her rapid rise and going toe-to-toe with the big hitters

Australia’s new tennis sensation is beginning to believe she belongs after an eye-catching run beating five top 20-ranked players

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Six reasons why Bob Hawke was Australia’s gold standard prime minister

Former attorney general Gareth Evans outlines the factors that created an unparalleled reformist momentum – and the crucial role Paul Keating played

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