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Australians are still spending — so why are shops closing?

Australians are spending more money. Yet there are empty shops. Signs advertise premises for lease. Paper covers windows. A ...
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Australians are spending more — so why does the economy feel so bad?

Australians are spending more money. The economy is still growing. Employment remains relatively strong. Yet confidence has ...
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Underfunded? Overfunded? How school funding works in Australia

During the federal election campaign we can expect to hear candidates talk passionately about school funding [1]. This is one of the most contentious areas [2] of education policy – and one many ...