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Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

If my comfortable home of 20 years were built today, it wouldn’t be up to scratch. But in our quest for better living, have we forgotten what’s...

25.06.2025 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

If my comfortable home of 20 years were built today, it wouldn’t be up to scratch. But in our quest for better living, have we forgotten what’s...

25.06.2025 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

If my comfortable home of 20 years were built today, it wouldn’t be up to scratch. But in our quest for better living, have we forgotten what’s...

25.06.2025 7

The Age

Shane Wright

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

Is an extra 40cm the secret to happiness in the bedroom? This economics expert doesn’t think so

If my comfortable home of 20 years were built today, it wouldn’t be up to scratch. But in our quest for better living, have we forgotten what’s...

25.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

23.06.2025 3

WA Today

Shane Wright

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

23.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

23.06.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

There used to be five big risks to the Australian budget. That’s grown

For the first time, the treasurer has flagged the risk posed by US government bonds, which are a cornerstone of the global financial system.

23.06.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Think AI might mean a pay rise and a shorter workday? Think again

Two economists last month released their research into the impact of AI on 11 occupations covering 25,000 workers and 7000 workplaces across Denmark.

11.06.2025 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

Think AI might mean a pay rise and a shorter workday? Think again

Two economists last month released their research into the impact of AI on 11 occupations covering 25,000 workers and 7000 workplaces across Denmark.

11.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Think AI might mean a pay rise and a shorter workday? Think again

Two economists last month released their research into the impact of AI on 11 occupations covering 25,000 workers and 7000 workplaces across Denmark.

11.06.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Think AI might mean a pay rise and a shorter workday? Think again

Two economists last month released their research into the impact of AI on 11 occupations covering 25,000 workers and 7000 workplaces across Denmark.

11.06.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us

The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to...

04.06.2025 9

WA Today

Shane Wright

Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us

The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to...

04.06.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us

The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to...

04.06.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us

The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to...

04.06.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Think this election’s ageing voter problem was bad? It’s only going to get worse

There’s been a variety of reasons offered for why the number of informal votes among ageing Australians has almost tripled, but each one fails as an...

28.05.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Think this election’s ageing voter problem was bad? It’s only going to get worse

There’s been a variety of reasons offered for why the number of informal votes among ageing Australians has almost tripled, but each one fails as an...

28.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Think this election’s ageing voter problem was bad? It’s only going to get worse

There’s been a variety of reasons offered for why the number of informal votes among ageing Australians has almost tripled, but each one fails as an...

28.05.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Think this election’s ageing voter problem was bad? It’s only going to get worse

There’s been a variety of reasons offered for why the number of informal votes among ageing Australians has almost tripled, but each one fails as an...

28.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Australians can’t stand sore losers. How did politicians miss the memo?

The growing complaint about the historic May 3 election isn’t only that our voting system is busted. To some, it represents a full-blown conspiracy.

23.05.2025 10

WA Today

Shane Wright

Australians can’t stand sore losers. How did politicians miss the memo?

The growing complaint about the historic May 3 election isn’t only that our voting system is busted. To some, it represents a full-blown conspiracy.

23.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Australians can’t stand sore losers. How did politicians miss the memo?

The growing complaint about the historic May 3 election isn’t only that our voting system is busted. To some, it represents a full-blown conspiracy.

23.05.2025 50

The Age

Shane Wright

Australians can’t stand sore losers. How did politicians miss the memo?

The growing complaint about the historic May 3 election isn’t only that our voting system is busted. To some, it represents a full-blown conspiracy.

23.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Donald Trump – a bigger problem than COVID and the GFC combined

The Reserve Bank chooses its words carefully. In its most recent economic outlook, it used the word “uncertain” much more than ever before.

21.05.2025 4

WA Today

Shane Wright

Donald Trump – a bigger problem than COVID and the GFC combined

The Reserve Bank chooses its words carefully. In its most recent economic outlook, it used the word “uncertain” much more than ever before.

21.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Donald Trump – a bigger problem than COVID and the GFC combined

The Reserve Bank chooses its words carefully. In its most recent economic outlook, it used the word “uncertain” much more than ever before.

21.05.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

Donald Trump – a bigger problem than COVID and the GFC combined

The Reserve Bank chooses its words carefully. In its most recent economic outlook, it used the word “uncertain” much more than ever before.

21.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The Reserve Bank has a special term for Donald Trump

Home buyers will be happy with the RBA’s latest rate cut. But it hides the full threat posed by uncertainty caused by the US president.

20.05.2025 7

WA Today

Shane Wright

The Reserve Bank has a special term for Donald Trump

Home buyers will be happy with the RBA’s latest rate cut. But it hides the full threat posed by uncertainty caused by the US president.

20.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The Reserve Bank has a special term for Donald Trump

Home buyers will be happy with the RBA’s latest rate cut. But it hides the full threat posed by uncertainty caused by the US president.

20.05.2025 4

The Age

Shane Wright

The Reserve Bank has a special term for Donald Trump

Home buyers will be happy with the RBA’s latest rate cut. But it hides the full threat posed by uncertainty caused by the US president.

20.05.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

The tobacco tax is a disaster playing out on our streets and in our budget

From bombed-out tobacconists in Melbourne to a $43 billion hole in the budget, the use of excise on tobacco is failing.

19.05.2025 3

WA Today

Shane Wright

The tobacco tax is a disaster playing out on our streets and in our budget

From bombed-out tobacconists in Melbourne to a $43 billion hole in the budget, the use of excise on tobacco is failing.

19.05.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

The tobacco tax is a disaster playing out on our streets and in our budget

From bombed-out tobacconists in Melbourne to a $43 billion hole in the budget, the use of excise on tobacco is failing.

19.05.2025 6

The Age

Shane Wright

The tobacco tax is a disaster playing out on our streets and in our budget

From bombed-out tobacconists in Melbourne to a $43 billion hole in the budget, the use of excise on tobacco is failing.

19.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

Super tax changes the real test of Albanese’s election victory

It’s been on the government’s agenda for two years, but the planned overhaul of tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will be...

15.05.2025 5

WA Today

Shane Wright

Super tax changes the real test of Albanese’s election victory

It’s been on the government’s agenda for two years, but the planned overhaul of tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will be...

15.05.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

Super tax changes the real test of Albanese’s election victory

It’s been on the government’s agenda for two years, but the planned overhaul of tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will be...

15.05.2025 4

The Age

Shane Wright

Super tax changes the real test of Albanese’s election victory

It’s been on the government’s agenda for two years, but the planned overhaul of tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will be...

15.05.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

An election of no substance? It’s time to call bollocks

Contrary to vocal complaints, there was plenty on offer during our latest federal campaign.

09.05.2025 8

WA Today

Shane Wright

An election of no substance? It’s time to call bollocks

Contrary to vocal complaints, there was plenty on offer during our latest federal campaign.

09.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

An election of no substance? It’s time to call bollocks

Contrary to vocal complaints, there was plenty on offer during our latest federal campaign.

09.05.2025 8

The Age

Shane Wright

An election of no substance? It’s time to call bollocks

Contrary to vocal complaints, there was plenty on offer during our latest federal campaign.

09.05.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 6

WA Today

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 10

The Age

Shane Wright

A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

27.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 3

WA Today

Shane Wright

I’ve followed our leaders for 10 elections now. Society is getting angrier

Protesters have always been liable to get angry. But the police presence during this election campaign shows that anger is getting worse.

16.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Shane Wright