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Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

This is why your insurance premiums keep going up

Premiums for car, home and home contents insurance have been on the rise — and for many households, they’re contributing to cost of living stress.

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Understand your energy bills — and avoid ‘bill shock’

With many Australians experiencing ‘power bill shock’, here are some practical ways to drive down power bills and stay warm this winter.

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This is why airfares will stay sky-high

The post-pandemic surge in airfares is easing, but a return to the halcyon days of cheap tickets abroad might be finished.

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Spend now, save later on poverty-curbing policies

The first 1,000 days of a child’s life is among their most important, but a huge number of Australian parents are struggling to make ends meet.

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Malaysia’s elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

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Rising costs can encourage a better kind of tourism

Rising costs of living and airfares point to long-haul travel being affordable for fewer people. It also might re-shape the way we think about tourism.

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The curious case of Google Trends in India

For nine of the last ten years, the most searches were for why Apple products and Evian water are so expensive.

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Cost of living challenges cut deep

Flights, fuel and eggs are among the top issues for internet users in the cost of living crisis. Policy interventions are coming, but it won’t fix everything.

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How emerging economies adjust to inflation

As inflation hits developed economies across the world, what is the experience in emerging economies such as Indonesia?

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‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

It is a myth that only price increases of household items cause inflation as consumer behaviour may also be a factor.

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Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?

The idea of providing every person with a guaranteed income could increase equality and raise living standards.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

This is why your insurance premiums keep going up

Understand your energy bills — and avoid ‘bill shock’

This is why airfares will stay sky-high

Spend now, save later on poverty-curbing policies

Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Rising costs can encourage a better kind of tourism

The curious case of Google Trends in India

Cost of living challenges cut deep

How emerging economies adjust to inflation

‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation

Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?

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