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GP visits unaffordable for increasing numbers of Aussies
Australia may have long taken pride in its low-cost health care, but the number of people unable to afford GP visits is...
US election turns into popularity contest as stars take sides
With less than a week to go until Americans head to the polls, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are stacking up last-minute...
Countries where tourists get the biggest road jitters revealed
Travelling overseas takes a certain degree of bravery, as you face navigating different cultures and languages. But those who have experienced guardrail-free...
‘Everything is not as it seems’: Foreigners flipping abandoned Japanese homes for a steal
Japan’s declining and city-dense population has left room for foreigners to play house in the country’s abandoned homes. This year, the number...
Aussies urged to pre-pay for funerals as costs soar
A funeral will be the final major expense of your life – but the cost is climbing. Between 2019 and 2023, the...
Spotlight on Launceston as a travel destination in 2025
Lonely Planet unveiled its top destinations to visit next year, with several Australian gems included among the recommendations. The full lists are...
In disrepair: Renters pay the price for uninhabitable homes
As substandard properties make life a misery for renters across the country, a Senate inquiry has been told banks should check if...
Concerns for chronic pain sufferers as Panadol packs shrink
Panadol has made a big change to its packet sizes ahead of new paracetamol rules coming into force next year, but there...
Major airline rolls out tech to eradicate dreaded ‘gate lice’ trend
American Airlines is testing a boarding system to quell a particularly dreaded breed of passengers at the airport, hoping to use a...
US Congress research doubts AUKUS plan, suggesting Australia should borrow subs instead
Any fears that a recent US Congress research report into AUKUS alternatives would mean Australia would not get its nuclear submarines –...