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How the media struggled in Nepal's earthquake rescue

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imagePeople catch up with the news of the earthquake at a kiosk in Kathmandu, Nepal.EPA/Abir Abdullah

The media in Nepal has been instrumental in keeping people connected and updated about the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the country on Saturday April 25.

However, initially the quake did not create a major reaction, as small scale tremors are...

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RBA cuts cash rate to record low: experts react

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imageReserve Bank Governor Stevens is expecting subdued public spending.Tracey Nearmy/AAP

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates to a historical low of 2%, in its second 25 basis point cash rate cut for the year.

The move comes amid mixed economic data. There has been a recent rebound in the Australian dollar, slight improvements in the...

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