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Planning
Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so
If my comfortable home of 20 years were built today, it wouldn’t be up to scratch. But in our quest for better living, have we forgotten what’s really important?
- by Shane Wright
NATO countries bowed to Trump’s defence demands. It’ll cost them 19,800 fighter jets
NATO countries will lift their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. Here’s what it could mean for them – and how it could hit Australia.
- by Millie Muroi and Angus Delaney
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Political leadership
Liberal leader shares moment of vulnerability, speaks of the pain of coercive control
In a speech traversing the personal and political, Sussan Ley opened the door to gender equality quotas, saying it was “fine” if Liberal state divisions imposed them.
- by Olivia Ireland
Inflation dive gives Reserve Bank scope for multiple rate cuts
Cheaper mandarins, discounts on new homes and easing rental pressures have brought down key measures of inflation.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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Political leadership
Excuse me, Donald, a word? The Trump challenge facing Richard Marles
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is representing Australia at NATO in the Netherlands. How might he win the chance to speak to US President Donald Trump?
- by Tony Wright
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Political leadership
‘We got smashed’: Ley orders existential review of her own party
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will confront her party’s electoral thrashing and announce a second, deeper review of the Liberal Party’s mission and purpose.
- by James Massola
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