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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Written by Matt Williams, Senior International Editor

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Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve been here before, right?

The threat of government shutdowns seems to be a regular feature of modern American politics.

And while this is...

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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity

Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows

KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles

Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

The Impact of Cloud Archiving on Cybersecurity and Compliance

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Why your app is updating its privacy settings and how this will affect businesses