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Australia
“The Australia Institute’s chief economist, Greg Jericho, says there is no data to justify the board’s decision to lift rates to an 18-year high,” writes Paul Bongiorno. “There are other ways to slow inflation.” trib.al/8YjZqJr
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“In the venture-capital-driven world of health technology, the imperative for companies is to make a profitable product, while the impetus for clinicians is to provide safe care and improve client outcomes. These are conflicting goals.” trib.al/Hj2ZptW
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Exclusive: A third investigation into former ANU vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell was commissioned in the wake of the resignation of chancellor Julie Bishop, along with several other high-profile members of the university’s governing council. trib.al/IRU3FPp
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There have been several recent deaths in police cells – exactly how many is difficult to establish as the relevant data is not collected – and legal and human rights organisations say that without urgent reforms, there will be more. trib.al/57EIPxl
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Figuring out who we are and why is fraught for anyone. For the invitingly erudite Magda Szubanski, beloved comedian, actor, writer, cancer survivor and reluctant marriage equality warrior, it’s particularly messy. trib.al/IQHcyJV
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"There is a spooky hinterland of Australian letters where the writers are too weird for our readers. Swain, Carter and Mowaljarlai disturbed me and set me free. Their work should feature in any serious list of the top 100 Australian books." | Stan Grant trib.al/nU8X1hk
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“My new foster puppy appeared torn between wanting to lie flat or to flee in all directions. I wondered what I had got myself into with this particular item on my midlife crisis checklist.” trib.al/GhQXTdO
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"Given our propensity to overthink things when it comes to food, when gathering people (chefs) at a table, it’s nice to keep things simple." trib.al/j0rHxzi
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“I found Ben Simmons aloof, self-pitying and much too resistant to criticism – but he has also suffered some terrible misfortune. The latest is wrenching and, characteristically, very dramatic. It is also likely to end his NBA career. I hope I’m wrong.” trib.al/Z2F1pQQ
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"Given our propensity to overthink things when it comes to food, when gathering people (chefs) at a table, it’s nice to keep things simple." trib.al/VKYji8p
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