Rich or poor, we're all worried about money
Nearly one in three Australians is feeling financially stressed, with damaging effects on mental and physical health and social relationships.
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What it takes to pay off a mortgage on a typical Sydney home
It now takes more than two average full-time wages to affordably service a loan for a typical city home.
'We don't know how much longer we'll have her. But whatever it is, we'll take it'
Bethan and Johnny McElwee were told their baby Aviana had months to live. As they celebrated her first birthday, they allowed themselves to hope for more.
The 457 visa alternative being used by dishonest bosses
A visa designed to parachute highly qualified international specialists into short-term roles has become the "new frontier for unscrupulous employers", in many cases locking Australian workers out of jobs.
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Kim Jong-un crossed China's red line with nuclear test
North Korea's sixth nuclear test was expected. The timing speaks of Kim Jong-un's willingness to provoke China; and an attempt to seize the moment to wedge South Korea and Donald Trump.
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Homophobic pamphlets are being circulated in Sydney during the final stages of local government elections in NSW.
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Dutton's citizenship crackdown doomed after key support pulled
Proposal would have introduced a four-year waiting period for permanent residents, tough English language requirements and a test on Australian "values".
RBA leaves rates on hold as economy appears to gather momentum
The Reserve Bank board has kept its cash rate on hold at a record low of 1.5 per cent for the 13th consecutive month, amid a host of signs that the economy is picking up.
Charge upgraded after salon owner was 'injected with acid'
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North Korea 'seen moving ballistic missile to coast'
South Korea's navy has conducted a live-fire exercise in waters off the country's eastern coast as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following North Korea's latest nuclear test.