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More households in rental stress despite growth rate slowing

Australia

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Economists say the possibility of a February interest rate cut has risen as underlying inflation falls.

Core inflation dip boosts chances of RBA rate cut in February

Politics

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Australian dollar plummets - what does this mean for the economy?

Australia

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National property prices drop for first time in two years

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‘Will Santa know where to find us?’: Meet the Australian parents raising children from their cars

Across Australia, back seats are turning into bedrooms and car boots are becoming storage units. Meet three parents with three different stories who all found themselves homeless and living in their cars - some with their kids.

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Housing Stress

Insight

With rising interest rates and record low rental vacancies, Australians are feeling the pressure. From capital cities to regional tourism hubs, Insight asks if the stress of keeping a roof over our heads is killing Australians’ dreams.

Japans Cheap Homes

Dateline

As homeownership becomes increasingly expensive, we travel to Japan, where millions of abandoned houses are being sold cheaply or given away. Can foreign buyers help solve Japan’s empty house problem?