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Read long-form Australian writing across 10 topics

  • Current Events & Social Issues

3 Crises Are Hiding Inside Australia’s Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis has dominated Australian politics for the better part of four…
Portrait of Omar Rashid, Current Events & Social Issues writer at Shared Interest BlogOmar RashidJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026
Man reviewing a long grocery receipt beside a full trolley, reflecting Australia's cost of living crisis in supermarket aisles
  • Health & Wellness

Gut Microbiome Research Separates 5 Health Claims From Hype

Somewhere between the fermented foods aisle and the supplement shelf, gut microbiome health evidence has…
Portrait of Priya Nair, Health & Wellness writer at Shared Interest BlogPriya NairJuly 23, 2026July 23, 2026
Fiber-rich vegetables, legumes, and grains framing a wood table, foods linked to gut microbiome health evidence
  • Lifestyle & Personal Development

Break 1 Habit to Stop Procrastinating: Self-Punishment

If you’ve googled how to stop procrastinating, there’s a decent chance you’ve also spent the…
Portrait of Chloe Archer, Lifestyle & Personal Development writer at Shared Interest BlogChloe ArcherJuly 27, 2026July 26, 2026
Woman resting chin on fist, staring at laptop with untouched coffee and notebook, trying to stop procrastinating
  • Personal Finance

Why Your Credit Card Balance Never Shrinks in Australia

How credit card interest works in Australia is simpler than the numbers on your statement…
Portrait of Marcus Webb, Personal Finance writer at Shared Interest BlogMarcus WebbJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026
Blue credit card resting on an itemised statement beside a calculator, illustrating how credit card interest works in Australia
  • Business & Economics

How Coles and Woolworths Drive Up 67% of Australia’s Grocery Prices

Ask a greengrocer in outer Melbourne why his margins keep thinning even as his shelf…
Portrait of Callum Garland, Business & Economics writer at Shared Interest BlogCallum GarlandJuly 26, 2026July 26, 2026
Shopper pushing a cart down a packed supermarket aisle, illustrating how the australia grocery duopoly prices squeeze consumer choice
Man reviewing a long grocery receipt beside a full trolley, reflecting Australia's cost of living crisis in supermarket aisles
Fiber-rich vegetables, legumes, and grains framing a wood table, foods linked to gut microbiome health evidence
Woman resting chin on fist, staring at laptop with untouched coffee and notebook, trying to stop procrastinating
Blue credit card resting on an itemised statement beside a calculator, illustrating how credit card interest works in Australia
Shopper pushing a cart down a packed supermarket aisle, illustrating how the australia grocery duopoly prices squeeze consumer choice

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How 2 Meta Bets Collapsed While Digital Twins Kept Growing
  • Technology & Digital Trends
July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

How 2 Meta Bets Collapsed While Digital Twins Kept Growing

Portrait of Kai Sun, Technology & Digital Trends writer at Shared Interest BlogKai Sun13 mins0
Type “metaverse what went wrong” into a search bar and you’ll get the same explanation everywhere: Meta’s…
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How to Find Central America Beyond Its 5 Biggest Highlights
  • Travel & Adventure
July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

How to Find Central America Beyond Its 5 Biggest Highlights

Portrait of Finn Calloway, Travel & Adventure writer at Shared Interest BlogFinn Calloway15 mins0
At the ranger station outside Tikal, a laminated sign apologised for the new timed entry slots, capping…
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Australia’s Hottest 100 Shows How Hit Songs Become Anthems
  • Arts & Culture
July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

Australia’s Hottest 100 Shows How Hit Songs Become Anthems

Portrait of Elise Fontaine, Arts & Culture writer at Shared Interest BlogElise Fontaine15 mins0
Why some songs become anthems and others simply disappear is usually answered with the same tired shortlist:…
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Why India and 5 Cuisines Reveal a Hidden Chicken Rice Habit
  • Food & Recipes
July 24, 2026July 25, 2026

Why India and 5 Cuisines Reveal a Hidden Chicken Rice Habit

Portrait of Rosa Delgado, Food & Recipes writer at Shared Interest BlogRosa Delgado14 mins0
There’s a chicken rice dish in world cuisines wherever you look for one: arroz con pollo simmering…
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Australia’s 3 Social Media Laws Don’t Add Up to One Fix
  • Technology & Digital Trends
July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Australia’s 3 Social Media Laws Don’t Add Up to One Fix

Portrait of Kai Sun, Technology & Digital Trends writer at Shared Interest BlogKai Sun14 mins0
Type “social media regulation Australia” into a search engine and you’ll get a tidy timeline: an age…
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How Port Arthur Hit Me 3 Days After I Left Tasmania
  • Travel & Adventure
July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

How Port Arthur Hit Me 3 Days After I Left Tasmania

Portrait of Finn Calloway, Travel & Adventure writer at Shared Interest BlogFinn Calloway13 mins0
There’s a particular quiet that settles over Port Arthur in the last hour before closing, when the…
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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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Clearing a Deceased Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide for Executors and Families
  • Home, Garden & DIY
July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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

Portrait of Brett Donnelly, Home, Garden & DIY writer at Shared Interest BlogBrett Donnelly16 mins0
The first mistake most people make when clearing a deceased estate is booking the skip bin. You…
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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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