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Millie Muroi is the economics writer at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based in Canberra. She was formerly the banking writer based in Sydney.

Why bribery is key to boosting our economic prosperity
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Why bribery is key to boosting our economic prosperity

The key to making us better off in the long term – lifting productivity – may require the feds to offer incentives to the states.

  • by Millie Muroi

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Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts

Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts

Here’s a guide to help you see through the sea of red unveiled by the treasurer.

  • by Millie Muroi
Coalition accuses Chalmers of reviving ‘Mediscare’

Coalition accuses Chalmers of reviving ‘Mediscare’

In 2016, Labor’s “Mediscare” campaign falsely suggested the Coalition wanted to privatise Medicare. The opposition is accusing the government of “reheating” the claim.

  • by Millie Muroi
The six-figure sum you need to secure your true love

The six-figure sum you need to secure your true love

If you thought inflation was bad, it’s worse for those looking for love this Christmas by replicating the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

  • by Millie Muroi
Trade deficits don’t have to be wicked, unless you believe Donald Trump

Trade deficits don’t have to be wicked, unless you believe Donald Trump

Australia has a long history of running current account deficits – but that doesn’t automatically mean we’re doing badly.

  • by Millie Muroi
Surprise 3.9 per cent unemployment rate erodes rate cut chance

Surprise 3.9 per cent unemployment rate erodes rate cut chance

Anthony Albanese is hoping for interest rate cuts before the 2025 election. But a strong jobs market makes a rate cut decision tougher for the RBA.

  • by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
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Tennis stars bear too much blame for positive drug tests, says Dokic

Tennis stars bear too much blame for positive drug tests, says Dokic

While players have born the brunt of the blame for anti-doping scandals, Jelena Dokic says others need to bear responsibility.

  • by Millie Muroi
RBA gaining confidence in inflation battle but keeps rates on hold

RBA gaining confidence in inflation battle but keeps rates on hold

The Reserve Bank has used its last board meeting of 2024 to keep interest rates steady as economists, and home buyers, look for relief early next year.

  • by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
The Australian economy is behaving strangely

The Australian economy is behaving strangely

Something weird is happening in the Australian economy, but it won’t faze the RBA yet.

  • by Millie Muroi
CBA caves in to pressure over plan to charge $3 for branch withdrawals

CBA caves in to pressure over plan to charge $3 for branch withdrawals

Facing a backlash, the bank has paused a move that would have led to about 50,000 extra customers charged for withdrawing cash from branches.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey, Millie Muroi and Clancy Yeates
‘Sad economy without hope’: Deepest hit to living standards on record

‘Sad economy without hope’: Deepest hit to living standards on record

Treasurer faces questions about his ability to manage economy as public spending props up national accounts.

  • by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi

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