A device being developed in Australia could connect electric vehicles to the national electricity grid and let their owners reap the financial rewards. Brisbane-based RedEarth Energy Storage announced a partnership with German firm Ambibox on Monday in a bid to produce the first locally made vehicle-to-grid...
“Social rewilding” has been named the top trend of the year as more Australians choose to date in person rather than in apps, cut back the time they spend online and support social media bans for children. More Australians are also growing impatient with experiences both...
Australians will continue getting bang for their buck with safeguards to ensure cash remains king but small businesses are calling for a blanket exemption. Businesses such as supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol stations selling essential items will have to accept cash payments under a proposed federal government...
A new cybercrime report is received every six minutes with small businesses and everyday Australians bearing the brunt of the “very concerning” malicious attempts. More than 87,000 cybercrime incidents were reported to the Australian Signals Directorate in the past year. The total number was down seven per...
More Australians are expected to invest in solar batteries but their main motivation will not be to save the environment but to save money on power bills. Representatives from CommBank issued the prediction on Monday, with the launch of a $1300 home battery discount, and after...
Australia’s gender pay gap has narrowed further, helped by wage bumps in the aged care sector where four in five workers are women. Naming and shaming individual companies is also proving effective at pushing employers to root out the causes of their pay gaps and act...
Australia’s first qualified astronaut doesn’t just want to walk on the moon, she wants to get science experiments running on it. And local researchers and start-ups would be uniquely qualified to play a role in a new era of space exploration, she says, for their expertise...
Public schools in Canberra will receive extra Commonwealth cash, putting pressure on bigger states holding out for a better funding deal. The federal government will increase its percentage of funding in the ACT to 22.5 per cent in 2026, up from 20 per cent. It equals an...
Planning for a promotion at work requires a strategic approach that demonstrates your value and prepares you for increased responsibilities. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help structure a successful promotion plan: Clarify Your Promotion Goals Begin by understanding what type of promotion you’re aiming for and why it’s...
Travelling overseas is more than just a chance to see new places; it’s an invitation to step into worlds vastly different from our own. From Marrakech’s colourful markets to Tokyo’s bustling streets, each destination offers unique customs, flavours, and perspectives that make us richer for...