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Should migration numbers be in the housing debate? Australia’s largest coal-fired power station given an extension, British PM announces snap election & shark lenders circling small businesses
An engaging mix of current affairs, analysis, arts and culture from across Australia the world.
Published: with Andy Park
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Australia's biggest coal-fired power station to stay open longer - what does that mean?
Eraring will now stay open for an additional two years to 2027, with the NSW Government securing a profit sharing deal with Origin Energy after weeks of speculation.
Published: with Andy Park
Duration: 11 minutes 56 seconds
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Young people feeling cost of living squeeze while boomers spend up
Data out today from CommBank iQ shows that younger people are cutting back on not just discretionary items like meals out or a gig, they’re also spending less on essentials like food, utilities and insurance.
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Duration: 10 minutes 9 seconds
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'Flathead', a depiction of the man you recognise from the end of the bar
'Flathead’ is a love letter to regional working-class Australia - a work of docufiction that cleverly weaves its redemption narrative, using its septuagenarian lead and the great real characters of Bundaberg, Queensland.
Published: with Andy Park
Duration: 12 minutes
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United Kingdom heading to the polls July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the UK will be heading back to the polls on July 4.
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Duration: 9 minutes 12 seconds
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News Corp inks deal with OpenAI
It gives OpenAI permission to display content from publications like The Australian, the Wall Street Journal and The Times.
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Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds
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Why aren't small businesses protected under consumer and lending laws?
Facing increasing financial strain, some small business owners are getting so desperate they are signing contracts with online lenders that land them in so much more debt that they're being forced to sell the family home.
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Duration: 9 minutes 12 seconds
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Is reducing migration the best way to fix the housing crisis?
Migration is fast shaping up to be an election issue with the opposition saying it will reduce Australia’s net intake by 25 per cent if elected in an effort to take the pressure off the housing system.
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Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds