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Will SA's power plan bring down household electricity bills?

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The SA Government has released an extensive — and expensive — energy plan, but the big question is…

States urged to 'pull their finger out' on gas exploration

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What does Trump mean for Australian agriculture trade?

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President Trump remains the biggest wildcard for the future of Pacific trade in our agriculture sector.

Should we scrap verge rubbish pick-ups?

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Councils are debating the vexed question of how best to collect bulk rubbish while keeping streets tidy.

How Tasmania was gamed by the gambling industry

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Only one poker machine license has been granted in Tasmania - giving that company a monopoly on all pokies in the state.

A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures

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Independent filmmaker Chris Waitt interviews his ex-girlfriends in an attempt to find out why they dumped him.

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