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Big banks set to save Aussie bush banks
Aussie big banks look set to be slugged $153 million a year to keep the branches of their regional rivals open in the bush. Is this a good economic idea?
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How an Optus 000 outage led to four deaths, and how to fix it
This isn’t the first time a blunder by Optus has meant people in crisis have been unable to call emergency services. So what exactly went…
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New Zealand is trying something to lower its power prices, but it could end up costing people more
In its quest to lower electricity prices for New Zealand households, the Electricity Authority may inadvertently make the situation worse.
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A world-first treaty on how to treat plastic has failed – what do we do now?
An ambitious plastic treaty could have a positive, lasting impact on the environment and human health. Unfortunately, vested interests hijacked the negotiations.
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Long COVID is more than fatigue. A study suggests its similar to a stroke or Parkinson’s
When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold – a few days of fever, sore throat or cough…
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How a new three-minute memory test can help spot Alzheimer’s disease
A new test could help to diagnose memory issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease in as little as three minutes. Here's how it works.
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How many more rate cuts can we expect from the US?
The US central bank has delivered a widely expected rate cut, with hints of more on the way. Investors are watching markets closely, with jobs…
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Gender pay gap: survey finds Aussie women are still paid vastly less than men
Why are women architects, doctors and nurses still paid less than men? Who makes these decisions and what can be done about it? A survey...
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How ANZ’s whopping $240 million fine was years in the making
ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a record fine of A$240 million after admitting to various forms of misconduct that occurred “over many years”.
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Are investigators at the ATO and Office of State Revenue simply grabbing money from small businesses?
Tax agents who deal with the ATO explain that tax investigating officers can look at clients in virtually the same situation and give one remission…