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Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises
The Reserve Bank will be closely watching these job trends, along with upcoming inflation data, ahead of its August rate announcement.
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The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system
Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they won’t restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with the US.
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Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home
Questions persist over ethical recruitment from countries already facing healthcare workforce shortages.
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Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
There is no single thermostat setting that is right for every person or every home. And there are other easy, low-cost steps that can help keep everyone comfortable when hot weather sets in.
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What the sudden demise of the UK’s department of science means for the future of research
If we want to be reminded what real damage to a science system looks like, we only need to glance across the Atlantic.
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One in ten medicines worldwide could be fake or substandard – here’s how to protect yourself
Fake and diverted medicines are reaching UK patients through cloned pharmacy websites and social media – here’s how to spot them.
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The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Antifa is a scattered movement of local collectives that opposes fascism. It has no leader, command hierarchy, funding structure or record of deadly attacks.
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Media avoids Israel’s sadism like a crocodile-infested moat
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose Israel’s Environment Ministry has removed the protected status of Nile crocodiles to allow them to be used in a moat guarding the country’s largest detainment camp, a move requested by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. The story has been widely covered by Israel’s English-language press, alternative media worldwide, and news sites
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Chancellor John Healey faces serious challenges in funding Burnham’s grand aspirations
Burnham has a long wish list but the UK economy is weak.
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Three things Australia must do to end the tobacco wars
Right now, based on market share, organised crime effectively is Big Tobacco in Australia.
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The long, global history of queer art in churches
Divine Playhouse, a queer arts venue in a deconsecrated church, was forced to close its doors in Sydney last week. It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Soon, there will be so much electricity you might be paid to use it
Encouraging people to use electricity when it’s clean and cheap may be better than temporarily disconnecting solar and wind farms.