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Read long-form Australian writing across 10 topics

  • Personal Finance

How to Build an Emergency Fund in Australia in 5 Steps

If you’ve typed emergency fund australia how to start into Google at 11pm because your…
Portrait of Marcus Webb, Personal Finance writer at Shared Interest BlogMarcus WebbJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026
Woman at kitchen table checking bank balance on phone, worried about bills — starting an emergency fund in Australia
  • Home, Garden & DIY

Clearing a Deceased Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide for Executors and Families

The first mistake most people make when clearing a deceased estate is booking the skip…
Portrait of Brett Donnelly, Home, Garden & DIY writer at Shared Interest BlogBrett DonnellyJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026
Sunlit room mid-way through clearing a deceased estate: stacked cardboard boxes, framed pictures and an armchair by a window
  • Travel & Adventure

How Port Arthur Hit Me 3 Days After I Left Tasmania

There’s a particular quiet that settles over Port Arthur in the last hour before closing,…
Portrait of Finn Calloway, Travel & Adventure writer at Shared Interest BlogFinn CallowayJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026
Solo traveler pauses alone between rows of sunlit stone arches at a remote ruin, weighing one of many challenging travel destinations
  • Food & Recipes

How to cook dried beans properly — and why it’s worth it

Learning how to cook dried beans from scratch is one of those things that sounds…
Portrait of Rosa Delgado, Food & Recipes writer at Shared Interest BlogRosa DelgadoJuly 14, 2026July 14, 2026
Terracotta bowl of dried kidney, black, and garbanzo beans, key to learning how to cook dried beans from scratch
  • Current Events & Social Issues
  • Law & Government

5 Housing Policy Fixes Australia Tried: Which Ones Moved Prices?

The headline version of housing affordability policy fixes in Australia is that governments have been…
Portrait of Omar Rashid, Current Events & Social Issues writer at Shared Interest BlogOmar RashidJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026
Suburban street at sunset with a high-rise under construction looming behind houses — Australia's housing affordability policy challenge in focus
Woman at kitchen table checking bank balance on phone, worried about bills — starting an emergency fund in Australia
Sunlit room mid-way through clearing a deceased estate: stacked cardboard boxes, framed pictures and an armchair by a window
Solo traveler pauses alone between rows of sunlit stone arches at a remote ruin, weighing one of many challenging travel destinations
Terracotta bowl of dried kidney, black, and garbanzo beans, key to learning how to cook dried beans from scratch
Suburban street at sunset with a high-rise under construction looming behind houses — Australia's housing affordability policy challenge in focus

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Who Owns the Wall? Street Art vs Public Art: 4 Systems Explain
  • Arts & Culture
July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Who Owns the Wall? Street Art vs Public Art: 4 Systems Explain

Portrait of Elise Fontaine, Arts & Culture writer at Shared Interest BlogElise Fontaine16 mins0
The street art vs public art distinction sounds like a matter of permission, spray can versus scaffolding,…
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Why Balance Breaks Down When Work Hits 80% of the Week
  • Lifestyle & Personal Development
July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Why Balance Breaks Down When Work Hits 80% of the Week

Portrait of Chloe Archer, Lifestyle & Personal Development writer at Shared Interest BlogChloe Archer14 mins0
If someone tells you they’re searching for a work life balance alternative, what they usually mean is…
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The $4 Trillion Wage Deal: How Superannuation Works in Australia
  • Business & Economics
July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

The $4 Trillion Wage Deal: How Superannuation Works in Australia

Portrait of Callum Garland, Business & Economics writer at Shared Interest BlogCallum Garland17 mins0
How Superannuation Works Australia is the title on roughly four hundred explainer videos, government fact sheets and…
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How to Build a Raised Garden Bed: 5 Steps for an Australian Summer
  • Home, Garden & DIY
July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

How to Build a Raised Garden Bed: 5 Steps for an Australian Summer

Portrait of Brett Donnelly, Home, Garden & DIY writer at Shared Interest BlogBrett Donnelly13 mins0
If you’re wondering how to build a raised garden bed that actually survives an Australian summer, you’re…
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How Australians Can Talk to Their GP About Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

How Australians Can Talk to Their GP About Mental Health

Portrait of Priya Nair, Health & Wellness writer at Shared Interest BlogPriya Nair14 mins0
Working out how to talk to your GP about mental health in Australia often starts with something…
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4 Steps to Cut Fresh Pasta by Hand Like an Italian Nonna
  • Food & Recipes
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026

4 Steps to Cut Fresh Pasta by Hand Like an Italian Nonna

Portrait of Rosa Delgado, Food & Recipes writer at Shared Interest BlogRosa Delgado19 mins0
Jump to Recipe ↓ A fresh pasta recipe without machine starts the way it has always started:…
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87% Back Self-Determination. The Voice Model Still Failed
  • Current Events & Social Issues
July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

87% Back Self-Determination. The Voice Model Still Failed

Portrait of Omar Rashid, Current Events & Social Issues writer at Shared Interest BlogOmar Rashid20 mins0
Two years after the vote, the Voice referendum outcome Indigenous policy story has hardened into two rival…
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7 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in Australia You Need to Budget For
  • Personal Finance
July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

7 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in Australia You Need to Budget For

Portrait of Marcus Webb, Personal Finance writer at Shared Interest BlogMarcus Webb15 mins0
The hidden costs of buying a home Australia buyers face rarely show up in the number they’ve…
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Automation and Jobs: What 2025 Research Shows Beyond the 47% Headline
  • Technology & Digital Trends
July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Automation and Jobs: What 2025 Research Shows Beyond the 47% Headline

Portrait of Kai Sun, Technology & Digital Trends writer at Shared Interest BlogKai Sun14 mins0
The conversation about automation impact on jobs has been running for nearly a decade on the fuel…
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Tasmania Has 3 Coastlines — Planning for Just 1 Is a Mistake
  • Travel & Adventure
July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Tasmania Has 3 Coastlines — Planning for Just 1 Is a Mistake

Portrait of Finn Calloway, Travel & Adventure writer at Shared Interest BlogFinn Calloway16 mins0
Most of what gets called a Tasmania travel guide is really a highlights reel for one corner…
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