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Aussies are overwhelmed by taxes, body pain and fewer friends

Thousands of families have been tracked over the last two decades — and the findings are not great.

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“People from lower income households or without a Bachelor’s degree are more likely to report experiencing bodily pain.”

The new average retirement age for men and women as cost of living bites

An increase in the number of white-collar workers is also behind the trend.

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Aussies are expected on average to keep working for longer.

Australia adds 25,000 jobs as more women find work

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Unemployment slipped back to 4.2 per cent in latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Aussies ‘struggling more than ever’ as debts reach six-year high

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The debt crisis shows no sign of slowing, with 15,000 Australians already seeking support in July.

China used to fine couples for having too many babies. Now it can’t pay them enough

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A woman pushes her children on a shared bike in Beijing

Housing boom incoming? Surprise spike in building approvals sparks affordability debate

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Australia sees highest dwelling approvals in 3 years will it ease the housing crisis? Pic via Unsplash
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