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Five things you may not know about Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Timor-Leste this week. Here are five things you may not know about one of Australia’s closest neighbours.

International Affairs
Five things you may not know about Timor-Leste

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Coronary heart disease is no longer Australia's leading cause of death

In 1968, coronary heart disease caused close to half of all premature deaths in Australia among both men and women under 70 years. But this year, for the first time, coronary heart disease is not the leading cause of death in the country.

Lifestyle
Coronary heart disease is no longer Australia's leading cause of death

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Why does the winner of The Block get their prize tax-free but the Archibald winner doesn’t?

This year, the winners of The Block took home $520,000 in tax-free prize money. Meanwhile, the winner of the prestigious Miles Franklin Award paid at least a quarter of the $60,000 prize to the tax office. How did we get here and what can be done about it?

EconomySociety & Culture
Why does the winner of The Block get their prize tax-free but the Archibald winner doesn’t?
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