Babies made a comeback - but that was before the latest rate rises
The nation’s fertility rate has risen slightly. But don’t think Australia is in the midst of a new baby boom. Rate rises are likely to kill the mood.
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The nation’s fertility rate has risen slightly. But don’t think Australia is in the midst of a new baby boom. Rate rises are likely to kill the mood.
Shareholders in the country’s largest media company have delivered a protest vote against the company’s executive pay arrangements.
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