The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. The dictionary said AI, which it said means the “modelling of human mental functions by computer programs”, has become the dominant conversation this year. Text generator ChatGPT was launched in...
Eating disorders, mental health crises and poor self-image have all been linked to social media, but body image activist Taryn Brumfitt says the online world should not be demonised. The Australian of the Year took to the national stage to discuss her advocacy helping people embrace...
There’s no sign yet that Australia’s new environment laws will account for the threat climate change poses to nature, a conservation group says. The federal government has started consulting stakeholders on its once-in-a-generation rewrite of laws to protect the environment. The work is supposed to fix fatal...
A business leader who has championed employing more women in the construction industry has been named the ACT’s Australian of the Year for 2024. Jo Farrell founded Build Like A Girl in 2020, a non-profit program that supports girls and women to work in trades. The organisation...
A $10 million recruitment blitz will be rolled out in a bid to boost the number of teachers across the nation. The new advertising campaign, called Be That Teacher, will shine the spotlight on eight school teachers from around Australia, in order to encourage more people...
Australian retailers have had a better month as government programs and unusually balmy weather prised wallets open. The value of goods and services sold by Australian retailers grew by a robust 0.9 per cent in September, much higher than the 0.3 per cent uplift forecast by...
Businesses on Facebook or Instagram can subscribe to a verification tool that should stop consumers getting stung while shopping online. Just this week, Australia’s well-known fashion label Sportscraft warned customers there had been an increase in websites impersonating the brand. A new badge of authenticity is designed...
Casual workers who do no want to transition into permanent contracts will not be forced to after the government agreed to amend its workplace reforms bill. The laws seek to close loopholes in an attempt to improve pay, protections for gig economy workers and provide opportunities...
Petrol prices have jumped more than seven per cent in three months as volatility in oil markets and the weakening Australian dollar threatens to keep up prices. Motorists have been commonly paying more than $2 a litre, though the average price as measured by the Australian...
The idea of exiting the workforce ahead of schedule to travel the world, launch a passion project, establish a small business, engage in volunteer work, or simply enjoy life, is enticing for many. However, it’s crucial to note that planning for an early retirement presents...