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The Great Aussie Debate

Australia has voted and now the results are in! More than 50,000 Aussies took part in The Great Aussie Debate earlier this year, letting us know what you thought about all the topics dividing the nation, from the silly to the serious. So how did your results compare to the rest of the nation? See below to find out.

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Australia’s biggest argument finally settled

Our survey of more than 50,000 Aussies has revealed where we stand. Here are the full results of news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate 2025.

A staggering 1 in 3 Australians have received an abusive text from a partner or romantic interest, new research has found, 'a significant red flag' that some experts say authorities do not take seriously enough.

1 in 3 Australians sent terrifying text

A staggering 1 in 3 Australians have received a text considered “a significant red flag”, revealing an issue some experts say we don’t take seriously enough.

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‘Don’t care’: Shock call on Melbourne Cup

It is known as the race that stops the nation, but the Melbourne Cup has just been dealt a brutal blow for 2025.

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Australian bosses hit with WFH wake-up call

A glaring detail that has been continually overlooked throughout the WFH debate has now been uncovered – and it’s bad news for some Aussie bosses.

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One thing Boomers just can’t let go

A vicious home ownership debate has been settled in Australia but Boomers aren’t going down without a fight.

The G-string debate is a controversial one that has divided many Australians. Picture: Supplied

Shock truth about the G-string bikini

It is becoming an increasingly common sight on our beaches, but the truth about the G-string bikini might shock you.

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Bad news for electric vehicles in Australia

Bad news for electric vehicles in Australia

Tesla is facing mounting pressure in Australia from a wave of Chinese EVs, but new data suggests the entire industry is on the ropes.

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If you earn this salary in 2025, you are rich

We finally have an answer to a big money question that everyone has pondered at some point – but the results aren’t likely to leave many happy.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos, September 12 2020: Sydneysiders are pictured enjoying warm weather at Clovelly Beach despite the NSW Health stay-at-home orders. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

‘Woke’: What people actually think about Aus

Tens of thousands of people have revealed what they really think about life in Australia in 2025 – and they haven’t held back in their responses.

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Insane thing happening to salaries in 2025

A graph has revealed an ominous job market trend that has hit Australia, and its having a major impact on the bank accounts of thousands of Aussies.

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‘Hell no’: Aussies slam retirees’ WFH push

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The group of Aussies who are pushing hardest for workers to return to the office full time has finally been revealed – and it uncovers a major irony.

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‘Dog act’: Popular sex act destroying couples

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Aussies have weighed in on a popular sex act enjoyed by more men than women, with new data showing it’s causing huge issues in relationships.

Australia Day photo ignites massive debate

A couple with Australian flag stickers on their backs sit on the grass near Bondi Beach on Australia Day in Sydney on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. (AAP Image/Paul Miller) NO ARCHIVING

As a country there’s some things we can agree on, like meat pies are the national dish, but there’s so much we’re still debating.

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Survey reveals the truth about Australia Day

Survey reveals the truth about 'Australia Day'. Picture: Supplied

A survey has revealed the huge number of Australians who want a national day to celebrate our country, and one Aussie has a simple ask for those who do.

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‘Inappropriate’: G-string ban takes new turn

‘Inappropriate’: G-string ban takes new turn. Picture: Instagram/

Aussies have given the final say on a skimpy bikini trend that sparked calls for a ban on Australian beaches. Do you agree?

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New beach trend that’s ‘gotten out of hand’

Surprising stat reveals beach cabana reality

A recent invention has changed the way Aussies enjoy the beach for good – but Aussies are fiercely divided on the issue.

A surprising number of Aussies say they have never been happy with a pay rise. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Salary admission that should concern you

A stark money admission being made by a concerning number of Australian workers has highlighted a major trend as we continue into 2025.

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Secret truth behind the life of average Aussie

Aussies have revealed what their lives are actually like, answering the burning – and sometimes awkward – questions everyone wants answered.

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One number Yes campaign didn’t want to hear

It paints a bleak picture and it’s the last thing that the Yes campaign needed as the referendum nears.

‘Sad’ reality Aussies are facing daily

‘Sad’ reality Aussies face daily

The depressing reality of how Aussies feel about their body has been revealed, following research from news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate.

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Popular work trend has backfired horribly

Saying ‘no’ more, taking a step back and disengaging from work is common in 2023 but there’s a reason no one feels better for it.

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Perfect number of hours sleep you need

Sleep can become an obsession – are you getting enough, too much? A doctor has revealed how much you should be aiming for.

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Australia heads for ‘terrifying moment’

Australia heads for ‘terrifying moment’

It was a Covid trend that saw Aussies feel wealthy – but now the bubble is about to burst and data shows we’re not prepared.

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Australia’s big racism problem uncovered

It’s an enduring question that splits the nation. Is Australia racist? A new survey has revealed a very confronting answer.

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Big dream Gen Z has given up on

Australians have confirmed a grim truth about our country that can no longer be ignored – and it hints at a bleak future for our youngest generations.

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Unspoken office rule men are ignoring

It’s getting hot in Australia and men across the country are ready to break one unspoken office rule.

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If you earn this salary, you’re officially rich

Australians have revealed the magic number that makes you officially “rich” in 2023. So, how does your income stack up?

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 22, 2022 Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, finishes the 200 yard Freestyle for the University of Pennsylvania at an Ivy League swim meet against Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas ended her controversial college swimming career with a last place finish in the final of the 100-yard freestyle at the US collegiate champsionships on Saturday. Thomas, who competes for the University of Pennsylvania, trailed home in eighth place in 48.18sec, more than two seconds behind winner Gretchen Walsh, who touched the wall in 46.05sec. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)

Big flaw in banning trans women from sport

An astounding number of Aussies believe trans women shouldn’t be allowed to compete in sports but the issue has been grossly simplified.

11 years on from Jill Meagher’s death, women still don’t feel safe walking home at night

Brutal reality 11 years on from Jill’s death

The brutal murder of Jill Meagher shocked the nation but, 11 years on, one thing has not changed for women across the country.

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‘Feral’ bikini act Australians despise

We’re a nation of beach-lovers – but while you can wear your cossie to splash in the water, it turns out, you daren’t venture off the sand.

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