{
  "id": 9358523,
  "title": "Single, couple or family: not all Australian middle income earners are equal | Greg Jericho",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/single-couple-or-family-not-all-australian-middle-income-earners-are",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T15:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/sep/24/single-couple-or-family-not-all-australian-middle-income-earners-are-equal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The latest Hilda report tells us wages have become more equal, but comparing living standards gives a better understanding of households’ wealth The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (Hilda) Survey released on Thursday provides vital details on the lives of Australians. It also helps answer the question of how much you need to earn to be a middle-income Australian. The…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}