The prod squad

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The increase in the interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia and its effect on the Australian household is examined. The Reserve Bank's 25-basis point rise in interest rates indicates to give it a gentle nudge.

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Clone hand

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Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, died last month. But a variety of medical advances based on the same science are in the works. For example, BresaGen Ltd has announced Australia's first cloned pig.

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And now for the news

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Business academic Fred Hilmer's reign as chief executive of Fairfax, a publisher, has coincided with a decline in the publisher's fortunes. The board wants him replaced by someone with a media background.

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