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Do Australians Pay Too Much Income Tax?
Australians pay too much income tax – or so some argue. The Australian Financial Review’s economics editor, John Kehoe, for example, has noted: Australians are paying more personal income tax as a share of government revenue than any other advanced economy, except for the high-taxing Scandinavian welfare state of Denmark. And the day after the…
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This Is the Best Butter for Browning
Finishing a dish with browned butter — or beurre noisette if you’re French — is an easy way to add a little bit of impressive luxury. Once you know how to do it, it almost feels like cheating. Simmer some butter over low heat until the solids fall out, then keep cooking until they turn…
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How to Paint Your Own Watercolour Accent Wall
To add a bold splash of colour to your space, watercolour mural accent walls are the rising trend. While you could put up watercolour wallpaper, you can opt for a truly unique mural by painting one yourself — it’s not as difficult as you might think, requiring just a few tools and materials. Here’s what…
