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Australia's census system is about to get a big stress test, but do we still need it?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will roll out a large-scale census test next month. It comes at a time when the idea of a census around the world is at risk.

Trip report: How has Anthony Albanese's trip to China gone?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Anthony Albanese China stands ready to work with Australia “to push the bilateral relationship further”, in their meeting in Beijing on Tuesday.

Rising unemployment makes July 30 crucial for rate cut hopers

When most economists thought a July cut a certainty, one doubter is now calling an August cut a “slam dunk”. Is our RBA board gutsy enough to do what business owners and borrowers would love them to do by cutting rates by a half-a-point next month?

Four beaten-up stock picks that might be worth a second look

Markets may be trading near record highs, but that doesn’t mean every stock is riding the wave. In fact, some well-known names have been left behind — and that’s exactly where Switzer Report’s Paul Rickard sees potential opportunity. Did you know? Over at The Switzer Report, Peter Switzer, Paul Rickard and a host of market […]

Will the Albanese government kick Lindsay Fox out of the cash economy?

The RBA, Treasury and ASIC are ganging up to kick the legendary truckie Lindsay Fox and his Armaguard operation out of business.

Days out from the Tasmanian election, polls still predict a hung parliament

The Tasmanian state election will be held this Saturday. Days before polling starts, voters still have the state split right down the middle.

Timeline: Quitting alcohol? Here's when you'll start to feel the benefits

Even a day off alcohol makes a difference. Here's a timeline that maps the health benefits when you stop drinking.

Your Apple Watch can now detect sleep apnoea in Australia - how to use it

Today the local health watchdog, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has given the tick of approval to allow smart watches to act as sleep apnoea detectors. Here's how to use it.

Cracks start to emerge in Albo's plan to for affordable housing

After a hopeful start, Labor’s affordable housing fund is proving problematic.

New research shows superannuation is in trouble

Research out of New Zealand shows that economic uncertainty globally is set to make retirement look very different to how it once did across the ditch.

What the RBA's plan to kill off credit card surcharges means for your wallet

That extra 10c on your morning coffee. That $2 surcharge on your taxi ride. The sneaky 1.5% fee when you pay by card at your local restaurant. These could all soon be history.

Will these proposed credit card surcharge changes kill jobs and hike prices?

Killing credit card surcharges might save you $60 a year, but they might cost the economy jobs and increase inflation.

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