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2026 — The Government Is Worried About Inflation and Will Take Action. How Australians Will Be Affected

As Australia enters 2026, inflation — the measure of how quickly prices for goods and services rise — is at the centre of economic debate and government planning. After years of global price shocks, supply-chain disr...

A fresh start feels powerful – until motivation fades. Here’s how to set work goals that stick
Facing protests and new threats from Trump, is the Iranian regime on its last legs?

Labor and Albanese take a hit in post-Bondi Resolve poll

Despite fallout from the expenses scandal[1] and Bondi, Labor still holds a 54–46 lead in Resolv...

Parents in America Will Welcome the Arrest of Maduro

g Not as a dictator — but as a drug dealer For many parents across the United States, the arre...

Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun
Groaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard after the holiday b…
The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different
In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás …
Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains
United States President Donald Trump has said[1] the US will “run” Venezuela until a new government …
Trump’s campaign against Maduro: the preparation, the capture — and what comes next
By the time the explosions lit up parts of Caracas in the early hours of January 3, 2026 (US tim…

Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge[1] in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break. The right swipe ...

Moving house? 3 surprising ways your new neighbourhood can affect health and happiness

January is consistently Australia’s busiest month for moving house – around 14-18% of the yearly total, far higher[1] than any other month. When people choose a new neighbourhood to live in, there are many factors to weigh up...

Can Australian sport ever be environmentally sustainable?
Sport is one of the most climate-sensitive aspects of Australian life, yet still sits largely outside the national conversation on climate exposure. Sport attracts around 14 million participants[…
Scammers won’t take a break over Christmas. Here’s how to make a plan with your family to stay safe
With Christmas just around the corner, it can be a very busy and stressful time of year. Between festive gatherings, ticking off what’s left on your yearly to-do list and shopping online for that …
AEH Expand Goulburn Dealership to Support Southern Tablelands Farmers
AEH Group have expanded their footprint with a new dealership in Goulburn, bringing Case IH and New Holland machinery closer to farmers in the Southern Tablelands. The dealership offers a full ran…
The budget update shows a slight improvement in the federal deficit, but it’s mostly due to good luck
The federal government’s mid-year budget update shows a modest improvement in the deficit forecast in 2025–26, but much of this comes from a larger-than-forecast tax take. The update, known as th…

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