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Limited access to credit is a key reason why many struggle to buy their first home. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
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Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Big four banks grilled as Aussies locked out of housing

Australia’s big four banks are facing scrutiny over home loan barriers as thousands of Aussies struggle to break into the property market.

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Australia

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Visa changes will impact Australians visiting popular Thai holiday destinations.

Major visa change to impact Aussies visiting South East Asia

World
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Despite being under financial stress, voters in One Nation-leaning areas were less likely to have overborrowed compared with affluent suburbs.

REVEALED: Untold story that links One Nation-leaning suburbs

Politics
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Sunny Father’s Day hides a nasty spring health threat.

Aussies brace for Father’s Day heat as temperatures soar

Lifestyle
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Cara Severino made contact with her parents, Debbie and Frank Severino, on Friday morning.

Aussie family’s elation amid the agony of Nepal disaster

Australia
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Donald Trump has scolded Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, declaring he was ‘happy’ to see the couple return to the UK.

‘Nasty’: Trump scolds Meghan, Harry in brutal UK return jab

Royals
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Donald Trump has set his sights on another major landmark on the world map, suggesting the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed “Trump Strait” as fighting with Iran in the region continues. 

‘Nice ring to it’: Trump sets sights on wild Hormuz rebrand

US Politics
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Canadian PM Mark Carney and Donald Trump.

‘Stop trying to be tough’: Canada PM’s bold shot at Trump

World
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The US has attacked Iran for the second time in a week as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran fires on Gulf neighbours after US military strikes

World
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Iranian media says the US hit a wedding celebration, killing 18 people including women and children.

‘Heavy attack’: US-Iran tensions flare as fire exchanged

Middle East
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Donald Trump has set his sights on another major landmark on the world map, suggesting the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed “Trump Strait” as fighting with Iran in the region continues. 

‘Nice ring to it’: Trump sets sights on wild Hormuz rebrand

US Politics
2 Min Read
Video
Canadian PM Mark Carney and Donald Trump.

‘Stop trying to be tough’: Canada PM’s bold shot at Trump

World
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Chevron’s expanded operations in Venezuela could double its production to 600,000 barrels a day, the oil giant claims.

Chevron announces Venezuela expansion to double oil output

Business
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