Your wages didn't get a raise: why mortgages are crushing harder
Australians earn 3.4% more but inflation at 3.8% means real wages are down. With another RBA rate hike likely in May, mortgage stress is about to spread.
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Andrew Marsh The wage-inflation trap: why employment success isn't saving Australian wallets
Australia's jobs market is booming with record employment, but new data reveals wage growth is falling behind inflation, squeezing household finances even as unemployment stays low.
Andrew Marsh The $600 energy squeeze: how Australian households are bracing for bill shock
Australians face a perfect storm of rising fuel and power costs as government energy subsidies expire and Middle East tensions push oil past $100 a barrel.
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Phasmophobia's 1.0 Release Won't Slip as Studio Grows Beyond Its Flagship Game
The developer of Phasmophobia says its 1.0 launch remains on track for 2026 despite launching a new publishing division to support indie developers.
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Uber's Tokyo robotaxi bet signals confidence in autonomous driving's urban future
Uber, British AI startup Wayve, and Japanese automaker Nissan are preparing to test robotaxis in Tokyo by late 2026, marking a major step toward commercialising autonomous ride-hailing in one of the world's most challenging urban environments.
Andrew Marsh The Dual Squeeze: Why March 2026 Is Crunch Time for Australian Households
Electricity bills up 32 per cent, mortgage stress climbing, wages standing still. Here's what the March economic data reveals about the squeeze tightening on Australian families.
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Beth Mooney cashes in on excellence at historic Hundred auction
Beth Mooney has secured a joint-record £210,000 deal at the Women's Hundred auction, reflecting a seismic shift in pay for the women's game.
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Apple's foldable iPhone finally coming this year, but at a steep price
After years of delays, Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026. The device will feature a crease-free display and start around $2,000, positioning it as the company's most expensive phone ever.
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Intel's New Chips Offer More Power for Less Cash in Gaming CPU War
Intel launches two new gaming CPUs with more cores and lower prices than predecessors, hoping to claw back market share from AMD's dominant position.
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Xbox's 25th Birthday Party Comes With Two Big Gifts (and a Steep Price Tag)
Microsoft is bringing back classic Xbox games in "new ways" for the franchise's 25th anniversary and signalling what could be an expensive bet on hybrid console-PC gaming with Project Helix.
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Intel's Gaming CPU Comeback: Bigger Cores, But Should You Wait?
Intel has announced refreshed desktop processors with more cores and faster clocks, claiming its fastest gaming chips ever. Years of poor gaming performance and disappointing launches make scepticism warranted.
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Panasonic's Accidental Windfall: Why Blu-ray Recorders Can't Keep Up
Panasonic is drowning in demand for Blu-ray recorders after Sony and other competitors exited Japan's market. But there's a catch: they can't actually make them fast enough.
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Storage Prices Are Going Nowhere But Up: Welcome to the AI Era
Storage prices are surging 46% in hard drives alone as AI data centres monopolise supply. Industry executives warn higher costs are now the new normal, not a temporary blip.
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Amazon's Blame Game: When Internal Memos and Public Statements Don't Align
Internal Amazon briefing notes reveal the company blamed AI-assisted code changes for recent outages, yet publicly the company insists user error was responsible. The contradiction raises questions about what Amazon actually knows about its systems.
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The great unsettling: AFL's 2026 trade circus begins
Four All-Australian calibre players hitting free agency in 2026 could reshape the AFL landscape. From Ben King's unlikely departure to Zak Butters' Victoria homecoming question, this year's player movement will define clubs for years.
Andrew Marsh Your Rent Just Became Unaffordable. Here's Why
Rents have climbed 43.9% over five years while wages rose just 17.5%, leaving renters spending a record-high 33.4% of income on housing and pushing millions into financial crisis.
Andrew Marsh The RBA's Quiet Trap: Why March's Rate Pause Masks a May Problem
The RBA held rates steady in March, but the reprieve looks short-lived. Most major banks now forecast another rate hike in May, with sticky wage growth complicating the inflation picture.
Andrew Marsh When the Bills All Come Due: Your March 2026 Financial Survival Guide
Home insurance premiums are jumping by up to $1,200 from today, interest rates are expected to rise again in May, and mortgage stress is climbing. A practical guide to navigating the squeeze.
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Brisbane's high-density ambitions stalled by developer economics
A new report reveals 35% of future apartment developments in Brisbane are at moderate to high risk of not getting off the ground within three years, threatening the city's housing supply targets.
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Uber rolls out women driver matching nationwide across the US
Uber has expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide across the US, allowing women riders to request women drivers. The move mirrors rival Lyft's year-old Women+ Connect program.
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