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Read long-form Australian writing across 10 topics

  • Travel & Adventure

9 Mistakes I Made on My First Solo Trip That Hit Hard

The first time solo travel tips you’ll find online have the same quiet confidence about…
Portrait of Finn Calloway, Travel & Adventure writer at Shared Interest BlogFinn CallowayJune 2, 2026June 10, 2026
Solo traveller sits on a hostel bed at dusk gazing through an open window at glowing city lights, backpack beside her.
  • Business & Economics

What Running a Small Business in Australia Costs in 2025-26

Ask a café owner in suburban Melbourne what the cost of running a small business…
Portrait of Callum Garland, Business & Economics writer at Shared Interest BlogCallum GarlandJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026
Small business owner in Australia reviewing financial documents and laptop, highlighting the hidden costs of running a small business
  • Lifestyle & Personal Development

How Australia Broke 1 Myth About Rest and Recovery

The importance of rest and recovery has been documented thoroughly enough that most of us…
Portrait of Chloe Archer, Lifestyle & Personal Development writer at Shared Interest BlogChloe ArcherJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Woman lying peacefully in a sunlit meadow with eyes closed, embodying the importance of rest and recovery for wellbeing
  • Jobs and Education

Sharpen Your Mind: How the Ancient Trivium Creates Modern Critical Thinkers

In an era where information bombards us relentlessly, the ancient Trivium method offers a structured…
davidApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025
the trivium critical thinking
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health & Wellness

The Health Benefits of Coffee Versus Tea

The health benefits of coffee versus tea have sparked countless debates amongst caffeine enthusiasts and…
davidApril 12, 2025April 12, 2025
health benefits of coffee versus tea
Solo traveller sits on a hostel bed at dusk gazing through an open window at glowing city lights, backpack beside her.
Small business owner in Australia reviewing financial documents and laptop, highlighting the hidden costs of running a small business
Woman lying peacefully in a sunlit meadow with eyes closed, embodying the importance of rest and recovery for wellbeing
the trivium critical thinking
health benefits of coffee versus tea

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5 Housing Policy Fixes Australia Tried: Which Ones Moved Prices?
  • Current Events & Social Issues
June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

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

Portrait of Omar Rashid, Current Events & Social Issues writer at Shared Interest BlogOmar Rashid15 mins0
The headline version of housing affordability policy fixes in Australia is that governments have been busy. The…
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How to Slow-Cook Lamb Shoulder That Falls Apart Every Time
  • Food & Recipes
June 8, 2026June 10, 2026

How to Slow-Cook Lamb Shoulder That Falls Apart Every Time

Portrait of Rosa Delgado, Food & Recipes writer at Shared Interest BlogRosa Delgado19 mins0
Jump to Recipe ↓ The slow cooked lamb shoulder recipe you’ll remember as a failure is the…
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The 18-Month Lag: Why Rate Rises Come Too Late to Fix Australian Inflation
  • Business & Economics
June 7, 2026June 10, 2026

The 18-Month Lag: Why Rate Rises Come Too Late to Fix Australian Inflation

Portrait of Callum Garland, Business & Economics writer at Shared Interest BlogCallum Garland15 mins0
Sit with one number: eighteen months. That is the standard estimate for how long a Reserve Bank…
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3 reasons Barry Schwartz was right about How to Make Better Decisions
  • Lifestyle & Personal Development
June 5, 2026June 10, 2026

3 reasons Barry Schwartz was right about How to Make Better Decisions

Portrait of Chloe Archer, Lifestyle & Personal Development writer at Shared Interest BlogChloe Archer14 mins0
The advice on how to make better decisions tends to agree on one thing: stop being afraid…
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Embers Destroy 85% of Bushfire Homes. This Checklist Stops Them
  • Home, Garden & DIY
June 5, 2026June 10, 2026

Embers Destroy 85% of Bushfire Homes. This Checklist Stops Them

Portrait of Brett Donnelly, Home, Garden & DIY writer at Shared Interest BlogBrett Donnelly17 mins0
The standard bushfire home preparation checklist is built around zones: the ember zone, the near-building zone, the…
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Why the Booker Prize Is Failing Australian Writers (17 vs 1)
  • Arts & Culture
June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Why the Booker Prize Is Failing Australian Writers (17 vs 1)

Portrait of Elise Fontaine, Arts & Culture writer at Shared Interest BlogElise Fontaine14 mins0
The most familiar strain of Booker Prize criticism runs like this: the prize rewards a particular kind…
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4 Causes Drive Australia’s Housing Crisis. None Can Fix It Alone.
  • Business & Economics
June 5, 2026June 10, 2026

4 Causes Drive Australia’s Housing Crisis. None Can Fix It Alone.

Portrait of Callum Garland, Business & Economics writer at Shared Interest BlogCallum Garland17 mins0
The Australia housing crisis explained by any given commentator will usually identify one of four villains: planning…
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YouTube’s Algorithm Tracks 6 Signals to Pick Your Next Video
  • Technology & Digital Trends
June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

YouTube’s Algorithm Tracks 6 Signals to Pick Your Next Video

Portrait of Kai Sun, Technology & Digital Trends writer at Shared Interest BlogKai Sun13 mins0
The honest answer to how recommendation algorithms work is that nobody fully knows, including the teams that…
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Why Doing Less Makes You 40% More Productive (Peer-Reviewed)
  • Lifestyle & Personal Development
June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Why Doing Less Makes You 40% More Productive (Peer-Reviewed)

Portrait of Chloe Archer, Lifestyle & Personal Development writer at Shared Interest BlogChloe Archer13 mins0
Every guide on how to do less and be more productive gives you the same list. Protect…
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How to Read an Australian Payslip and Spot Errors Before They Cost You
  • Personal Finance
June 3, 2026June 10, 2026

How to Read an Australian Payslip and Spot Errors Before They Cost You

Portrait of Marcus Webb, Personal Finance writer at Shared Interest BlogMarcus Webb13 mins0
Most guides on how to read a payslip in Australia treat it as a translation exercise: here…
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