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The episode discusses the implications of a minimum wage increase in Melbourne and its effects on businesses and prices.

Melbourne businesses are reacting to the 4.75 per cent minimum wage increase, with debates over its impact on prices and costs. A new novel set in a country in crisis is gaining attention for its emotional portrayal of family struggles and resilience.

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