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Lifestyle
Tara Cosoleto

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Australians spend more as xmas closes in - Caught on Camera

Retailers say Australians are spending more on restaurants, home entertainment and domestic travel. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australians are spending more money than they did this time last year, with many forking out for accommodation and restaurants in the lead up to Christmas.

Retail sales were five per cent higher in November than they were a year ago, according to data released on Friday from Mastercard SpendingPulse.

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