Household spending has simmered down in the absence of one-off events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Barbenheimer and football finals. Payment data from Commonwealth Bank revealed a sharp slowdown in spending in October after a spate of major events kept overall consumption elevated over the...
Electric cars have dominated the annual Carsales Car of the Year Awards with one of the cheapest models in Australia claiming top spot, while another two ranked as runners-up over their petrol-powered equivalents. The MG4 electric hatchback was named as the best new vehicle of 2023...
Premiers are bristling after the federal government announced its state counterparts would have to foot at least half the bill for new infrastructure projects. In a major funding overhaul, the Commonwealth will contribute to major infrastructure projects on a 50-50 basis with states and territories, where...
Almost a third of GPs plan to retire in the next five years, prompting a call from their professional body to boost doctor numbers in the community. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released its 7th annual Health of the Nation report, which focuses...
With the holiday season on the way you may be planning to celebrate with your staff. Before you hire a restaurant or book an event, make sure you work out if the benefits you provide your employees are considered entertainment related, and therefore subject to fringe...
Having a toad hunting arachnid named after you may not appear flattering. But former children’s TV host Stacey Thomson says she is honoured to receive a nod after almost 50 new species of spiders across Australia were identified. Known as “Ranger Stacey” on TV show Totally Wild,...
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has refused to commit the government to an ACCC inquiry into supermarket meat prices, saying a review of the food and grocery code is already under way. Calls from Nationals leader David Littleproud to hold a price inquiry follows big drops in...
The confidential information of Australians could be at risk after a survey from the corporate regulator revealed many organisations had limited or no capability to adequately protect data. A report from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission comes as the Albanese government weighs up new laws...
People with neighbours who drive electric vehicles are more likely to adopt the technology themselves, according to research that could be mirrored in Australia. US postal codes with high concentrations of electric cars suggested people were more likely to buy an EV based on the collective...
Thousands of childcare workers could be attracted back to the sector, easing pressure on families and boosting the economy, if the government backs a pay rise. Childcare sector representatives were in Canberra on Tuesday to push the case for better pay and conditions for workers through...