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James McCay

James is a devoted husband, father, and history buff. He studied Creative and Professional Writing at QUT, and is often buried in a book. He writes on a variety of topics, hoping to make a positive difference for readers through his writing.

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Stories by James McCay

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19 Nov 2025 14:14

The World’s Best Countries for Relocation in 2025 Revealed

Written by James McCay

From Europe to Asia, explore the top relocation trends of 2025 and uncover the best countries for relocation based on searches and quality of life.

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15 Nov 2025 12:06

The healthiest countries to raise a child in

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU crunches the data for 48 countries across the world to see which ones have the healthiest childhoods, according to the stats.

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4 Nov 2025 14:41

Australia in the world’s top 10 most expensive countries for public transport

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers on 123 countries, and Australia is still in the top 10 most expensive for public transport.

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4 Nov 2025 14:31

Shock figure exposes three-quarters of Aussie drivers as dangerous or distracted on our roads

Written by James McCay, reviewed by Adrian Taylor

A new survey by Compare the Market reveals the shocking statistic that three quarters of Aussie drivers admit to driving dangerously or while distracted. See the breakdown here.

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30 Oct 2025 13:10

Best countries for women’s health 2025

Written by James McCay

Explore the top countries for women’s health, key challenges, how public policies shape outcomes worldwide, and what women can do to take care of their health.

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28 Oct 2025 14:34

Global Sick Day Index: Who’s calling in sick the most?

Written by James McCay

Many of us have pulled a sickie from work or school, but which countries worldwide see the highest rates of fake and real sick days overall? Find out with our global sick day index.

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27 Oct 2025 14:00

Dangerous Driving Confessions Survey

Written by James McCay

A new Compare the Market survey reveals the diving confessions of Australian, Canadian and American adults. How many run a red light, or drive and text? Read the results here.

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27 Oct 2025 11:44

The most expensive public transport in the world

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU reviews the most expensive public transport in the world for 2025, looking at national averages and city-specific data. View the results here for the cheapest and most expensive public transport.

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9 Oct 2025 14:21

Weather impact on energy usage

Written by James McCay

Is your energy bill rising? Explore how extreme weather events are driving global spikes in electricity demand and how you can meet increased energy costs.

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1 Oct 2025 15:16

The Healthiest Countries for Ageing

Written by James McCay

Discover the healthiest countries for ageing. Our index ranks the healthiest populations worldwide, highlighting where people age best due to multiple factors.

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25 Sep 2025 13:10

The Average Price of Moving Home

Written by James McCay

Are you thinking of upping sticks and moving home this year? Here's a look at the total cost of doing so in the US and Australia so you can budget properly.

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25 Sep 2025 13:10

Most Anxious Cities

Written by James McCay

Ready to find the most anxious cities worldwide? Our research explores how work stress, environment, and daily pressures can contribute to rising anxiety.

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