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• After latest one-two punch, Australians will feel the pain in 2026

  06-12-2025 02:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Inflation is a problem as 2025 comes to a close and it's set to remain that way. Without a swift rise in productivity or a financial markets meltdown, borrowers are facing several interest rate hikes next year.
  
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• Live: Wall Street closes in on fresh record ahead of expected Fed rate cut, ASX poised to slip

  07-12-2025 21:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Expectations of a rate cut pushed Wall Street higher, while the ASX looks unlikely to follow that positive lead. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Albanese tries to explain the inexplicable defending Wells's ski trip

  07-12-2025 20:13 via abc.net.au
  
  What was meant to be a Sunday interview bookending a remarkable political year became an exercise in explaining the inexplicable. 
  
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• China holds the key to the modern world. The West risks being left behind

  07-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  China used to be trying to catch the West, specifically the US; then it caught up; now the West is trying to catch up to China but likely can't.
  
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• China holds the key to the modern world and the West risks being left behind

  07-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  China used to be trying to catch the West, specifically the US; then it caught up; now the West is trying to catch up to China but likely can't.
  
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• One of Australia's biggest MLMs is cashing in on the manosphere

  07-12-2025 19:42 via abc.net.au
  
  A global multi-level-marketing business that sells expensive water ionisers is shifting its target audience to Aussie tradies, but critics say some of their predatory sales tactics are tantamount to a pyramid scheme.
  
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• Have you been involved in an MLM business? Tell us your story

  07-12-2025 19:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Multi-level marketing networks have been around for decades. But their business models are changing, with consumer advocates warning that the industry is rife with predatory tactics. We want to hear about your experiences with MLMs.
  
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• Quiz: How well do you remember your December history?

  07-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  From the world's first traffic lights to a Sesame Street legend — how well will you do on our history quiz?
  
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• As Stokes questions England's toughness, McCullum warns of 'glass jaw'

  07-12-2025 13:20 via abc.net.au
  
  England's famed captain-coach duo aren't going to let their relationship fray in the face of the biggest test of their polarising tenure.
  
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• Five quick hits: Smith fires up, takes miracle catch as Bazball leaves the building

  07-12-2025 11:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Smith "champs" Archer, Bazball leaves the building and the Australian captain breaks the game open with a miraculous grab. Here are the quick hits from the fourth and final day of the Gabba Ashes Test.
  
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• Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks onto Japanese jets

  07-12-2025 10:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Japan formally protests the incident, calling it "an extremely regrettable" and dangerous act that "exceeded the scope necessary for safe aircraft operations".
  
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• Sixers down Strikers in final-ball thriller to secure WBBL finals berth

  07-12-2025 05:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Ellyse Perry produced one of the best knocks of her career but the Sydney Sixers took until the final ball to see off the Adelaide Strikers and land a WBBL finals spot. 
  
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• Fragile, inconvenient and low quality: Why are cassettes making a comeback?

  07-12-2025 04:36 via abc.net.au
  
  For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.
  
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• Fragile, inconvenient and low quality: Why are cassettes back in vogue?

  07-12-2025 04:36 via abc.net.au
  
  For a supposedly obsolete music format, audio cassette sales seem to be set on fast forward at the moment.
  
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• Why Hollywood has called the Netflix-Warner Bros merger a disaster

  07-12-2025 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A major deal between Netflix and Warner Bros has sent shock waves through Hollywood and sparked backlash. 
  
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• Live: Ashes day of reckoning arrives as England great forecasts 5-0 whitewash

  07-12-2025 04:03 via abc.net.au
  
  England captain Michael Vaughan says Australia could beat England 5-0 yet again if Ben Stokes's team does not rapidly change course, starting on day four at the Gabba. Follow live.
  
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• Scorchers book finals spot with Renegades WBBL defence over

  07-12-2025 01:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Beth Mooney's flawless 94 not out leads Perth to victory in its must-win game against Brisbane, ensuring the Scorchers will play finals again in the WBBL.
  
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• Prime minister's office approved Wells's almost-$100,000 flights

  07-12-2025 00:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The furore over Communications Minister Anika Wells's expenses continues, with just three days until the government's much-anticipated social media ban for under 16s comes into force. 
  
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• PM's office approved almost $100k in flights for communications minister

  07-12-2025 00:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The furore over Communications Minister Anika Wells's expenses continues, with just three days until the government's much-anticipated social media ban for under 16s comes into force. 
  
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• Socceroos set for wild west North American adventure at World Cup 2026

  07-12-2025 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's North American west coast adventure at the World Cup is confirmed, with matches in Vancouver, Seattle and Santa Clara in California.
  
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• Live: Natural disaster declarations across NSW as premier thanks firefighters

  06-12-2025 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns thanks emergency services, including more than 1,500 firefighters, who have been fighting fires across the state. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Fire jumps a kilometre over water, disaster declared for NSW regions

  06-12-2025 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns says it has been a "difficult 24 hours", with more than 20 fires still uncontained across the state. Follow live.
  
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• The documentary exposing the realities of aged care with humour and heart

  06-12-2025 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Filmmaker Sue Thomson recently lost her mum. But before that, they made the beautiful documentary Careless together, which explores Australia's aged care system mess.
  
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• Caught-and-bowled king Neser feared his Test career was over

  06-12-2025 22:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Bowling all-rounder Michael Neser is back and taking vital wickets after beginning to think he had played his last Test match for Australia.
  
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• Why you may want to take a closer look at a school's NAPLAN results

  06-12-2025 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Parents had the opportunity to pore over NAPLAN results for their children's school this week, but interpreting the data may not have been clear at first glance.
  
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• When Bugurra was 11, her life changed forever. A photo captured the moment

  06-12-2025 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  In the 1960s, the last of the desert families were coming into contact with white people. For one woman, the moment was captured on camera.
   
  
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• This rare photo captures the 'first contact' between desert families and white Australia

  06-12-2025 20:15 via abc.net.au
  
  In the 1960s, the last of the desert families were coming into contact with white people. For one woman, the moment was captured on camera.
   
  
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• What life's like when you're Deaf and blind

  06-12-2025 20:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Living with vision impairment throws up many challenges. Being Deaf on top of that requires you to go to even greater lengths just to fit in with the modern world. This is how one Deafblind woman does it.
  
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• Jael is Deaf and blind. Here's how she goes about her day

  06-12-2025 20:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Living with vision impairment throws up many challenges. Being Deaf on top of that requires you to go to even greater lengths just to fit in with the modern world. This is how one Deafblind woman does it.
  
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• So, you think you're good at quizzes? It's time to play HARD! 

  06-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Alright, show us what you've got. I'll keep my expectations low.
  
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