Governments and service providers must stop thinking about the National Disability Insurance Scheme as a “magic pudding”, its architect says. Bruce Bonyhady told a disability summit on Tuesday that people were treating the scheme as an endless resource. “We must stop thinking of the NDIS as though...
Closing your eyes behind the wheel of a driverless car may not be as safe as you think, according to an Australian study of the futuristic technology. RMIT University researchers tested the effect of distractions in autonomous cars and how long it took for drivers to...
People who grow their own fruit and vegetables eat more than their five-a-day and waste much less than households that only buy, according to a study. Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the UK say improving access to growing will make people healthier and cut...
Stephen Gageler has been named the next chief justice of the highest court in the land, replacing Susan Kiefel who retires in November. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the incoming 14th High Court chief justice had an “outstanding reputation as a jurist”. “He...
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable and the couple could end up...
As winter draws to a close, it’s time to revitalise your garden and get ready for the forthcoming warm, sunny days. There are many things you can do right now to get your garden ready for spring and promote new growth, blooms, and a thriving...
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, the importance of retirement planning cannot be overstated. Starting early allows you to build a secure financial foundation for your retirement years. However, the strategies and concerns differ based on your life stage. This article outlines the...
Like any other insurance policy, life insurance has many variations to meet different users’ needs. Thus, before choosing one, you must determine what you need in a life insurance policy. The best way to determine the best policy is by evaluating your needs, premium costs and...
Real wages have not gone backwards for the first time in three years. The wage price index, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, rose by 0.8 per cent in the June quarter. This compares with the consumer price index – a measure of the...
Australia’s long-term economic outlook is set to be revealed next week with the release of the latest Intergenerational Report. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the report at an address to the National Press Club next Thursday which will provide a big picture view of the economy. Dr...