$130+ to fill a tank. And petrol isn't even the real problem.
A $130 tank of fuel is only the visible part of a much bigger story. Australia may export iron ore, coal, LNG and crude oil, but we import more than 80% of the refined petroleum our economy relies on.
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The Copper Problem Isn't Scarcity. It's Supply.
The world isn't running out of copper, but producing enough of it is becoming harder as ore grades decline, new mines become more expensive and demand rises.
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Retirement Isn’t an Age Anymore. It’s a Financial Decision.
Retirement is no longer necessarily a single point at age 65. As careers become longer, less linear and more flexible, financial security may matter more than age when deciding when — and how — to step away from work.
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Loyalty doesn’t compound. Salary negotiations do.
Staying with the same employer doesn't necessarily mean your salary will grow faster. Data shows that changing employers can deliver higher pay increases, while autonomy, flexibility and recognition increasingly shape whether people stay or leave.
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Australia’s Biggest Export Might Be Its Own Young People
More young Australians are considering leaving for more affordable housing and a better future. Australia may be losing more than people — it may be losing decades of investment in them.
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