Cremations overtake burials as funeral costs bite
South Australians are choosing cremation over burying their dead relatives as the cost of living crisis hits funerals, amid a surge of people dying.
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Fuel gods deliver 20c cut in time for Christmas
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Millions of Australians to move to higher tax bracket
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Ebola and IS overtake Australian cost of living concerns
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Joe Hockey defends ‘poor people don’t drive far’ comments
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House prices outpace incomes for past 18 years inquiry hears
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Audit recommends 10 year freeze on minimum wage
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