SpaceX could use Australia as a rocket launch pad after the nation approved an aerospace deal with the United States estimated to be worth $1 billion over the next decade. The Australian Space Agency has confirmed the bilateral agreement has come into effect and allows US...
Construction codes for buildings in areas prone to natural disasters should focus on whether homes would be liveable in the immediate aftermath of a flood or bushfire, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. A federal committee examining the response by insurers to damaging floods on the east...
Ever dreamed of working in a hotel room overlooking the Mediterranean, travelling through Europe, or exploring Australia in a caravan? The flexibility in today’s job market, driven by the remote working revolution, has made it possible for many to combine work with travel. From backpackers to...
Starting something new is an exhilarating yet daunting experience. Whether it’s pursuing a passion, learning an instrument, diving into mechanics, or mastering a trade, the journey is as rewarding as the destination. Taking that first step to explore and act on your interests can open...
To prepare for retirement, there’s forced savings in the form of social security, such as superannuation. Other options to arrange for a secure financial future are savings in the bank, investments and insurance. These days, preparing for retirement has become more challenging because of people’s longer...
Experts will scour the first trickle of financial data for early clues on the state of Australia’s economy since tax relief kicked in. The purchasing managers’ indexes for the manufacturing and services sectors land this week, as pay packets rise on cost-of-living tax breaks. The start of...
Interest in artificial intelligence tools has soared in Australia, with internet searches for the technology rising by 20 per cent, according to Google. But the internet giant revealed searches for AI-detection tools are also up, indicating many people are yet to grow comfortable with the technology. The...
Sectors affected by the global IT outages could take weeks to get back to normal, the home affairs minister has warned. The outage, caused by major cyber security firm CrowdStrike deploying a software update, left industries ranging from banks, airlines, supermarkets, media organisations and retailers unable...
Australians could cut their power bills – and carbon emissions – one light bulb at a time as halogen lighting is switched off in homes and offices. Halogen will be phased out and new standards set for digital signage displays under tougher national standards agreed with...
Australia needs to make bigger investments in research and development projects to avoid falling behind global competition, a conference has been told. It also needed to include more First Nations experts to tap into vital, specialist knowledge. The calls came at the Collaborate Innovate conference in Brisbane...