Business
The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australiaâs Open Roads
19 September
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road. With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
18 September
Free childcare for low income families and increasing subsidies for everyone else is the most cost-effective path to universal early childhood education. At least half of Australian families could benefit from the recommendations of the Productivity...[Read More]
More workplace changes off the table before poll
18 September
Further changes to employment laws wonât take place before the next federal election, says Workplace Minister Murray Watt, as the government dismisses opposition criticism on industrial relations. In a National Press Club speech, Senator Watt hit...[Read More]
Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate
12 September
A plan to manufacture more things in Australia using clean energy and local resources has cleared an early hurdle but major obstacles remain. The Albanese governmentâs proposed $22 billion investment in clean industry has passed the House of...[Read More]
From ABCs to ChatGPT: AI urged to be part of curriculum
11 September
Students could greatly benefit from using AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom, but the technology still poses âhigh-stakes risksâ, a report has found. A parliamentary inquiry into the use of generative AI in the nationâs education system...[Read More]
Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends
4 September
Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]
Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite
4 September
A long stretch of elevated interest rates has likely produced another tepid three months of growth, experts predict ahead of the quarterly economic check up. A slower economy is by design, with the Reserve Bank of Australia trying to weigh on...[Read More]
Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
29 August
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]
New director-general of cybersecurity agency appointed
28 August
The national cybersecurity agency will get a new leader after its head Abigail Bradshaw was appointed the Australian Signals Directorateâs next director-general. Ms Bradshaw will take the reins of the organisation from September 6, replacing...[Read More]
10 Strategies for staying upbeat and productive (and what to avoid)
22 August
Here are the top 10 things to do to stay positive and productive, along with the top 10 things to avoid falling into negativity or becoming non-productive: Â Firstly, here are the top 10 Things to Do to Stay Positive and Productive: Practice...[Read More]
States and territories reach agreement on NDIS changes
21 August
The federal government has reached an agreement with states and territories on a contentious reform to the NDIS. The Senate is deliberating on National Disability Insurance Scheme reform to cap funding to the NDIS at eight per cent per year, but...[Read More]
Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students
21 August
The education minister is working to reassure universities and VET institutions an impending cap on international students will make the system more sustainable following concerns about hits to bottom lines. International student enrolments have...[Read More]
Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity
15 August
Australia has a âonce-in-a-century opportunityâ to lead the worldâs green iron industry but could miss it if governments, mining firms and investors fail to take urgent action, a study has found. The 78-page report, released on Tuesday by...[Read More]
New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels
14 August
Cancer. Heart disease. Pregnancy and fertility problems. Impaired learning. Mental illness. Debilitating infectious diseases. Itâs a grim but incomplete list of the multitude of human health threats fossil fuels pose. But doctors fear Australians...[Read More]
Top 10 tips to earn respect and gain trust: building strong relationships and effective teams
8 August
Earning respect and gaining trust are fundamental aspects of building meaningful relationships, whether in personal life or professional settings. These two qualities are interlinked, as trust often begets respect and vice versa. Here are the top...[Read More]