Workforce participation by women must be at the forefront of the federal government’s productivity agenda, as experts call for policies that continue to improve gender equality in Australia. Gender equality advocate Helen Conway has recently been appointed president of Chief Executive Women (CEW) and says the...
Laws to cut debts for university students and graduates are expected to be waved through parliament, saving people hundreds of dollars a year in repayments. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said legislation to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent and increase income thresholds before minimum...
Australia’s banks should use artificial intelligence to enrich their customers’ lives and help address hesitation towards the technology, the corporate watchdog says. The nation should not rush into heaping more regulation on AI as guardrails are already in place and more rules could have a chilling...
Australia needs to bring back a carbon tax and should never have dumped the measure, an economic heavyweight says. Ex-Treasury secretary Ken Henry, now a leading environmental advocate, derided the Abbott-led coalition government’s decision to repeal the carbon price, which came into effect under Labor prime...
The level of Australian businesses going under appears to be stabilising, but firms are still becoming insolvent at record-high numbers. Restaurants and construction firms remain hardest hit in CreditorWatch’s monthly Business Risk Index, which found more than 14,000 businesses went bust in the 2024-25 financial year. But...
Being pushed off a playground fort and breaking his arm at age nine – twice in one month – might just have saved Matthew Larman’s life. The first time, abnormal liver readings had doctors worried he’d torn it but scans were clear and he went home...
Meta has told Australia its privacy reform is “out of step” with international norms and risks discouraging industry investment in AI. The social media giant’s warning to the Productivity Commission comes as chief Mark Zuckerberg and other executives are being sued by shareholders in a $8...
Dementia patients receive “too little” from governments but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the disease, a leading scientist says. Brain expert Henry Brodaty made the case for dementia research at the National Press Club, saying funding for the disease lags cancer...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities. Whether you live alone or with an active family, the clutter and chaos that often accompany busy people can contribute to stress and anxiety. Here are ten tips to help you create a stress-free environment: Declutter...
As winter sets in, the warmer climates of northern Australia become increasingly appealing. If you have some free time, a thirst for adventure, and a dislike for cold, wet weather, consider heading north. Pack your sunhat and shorts, organise the caravan, and embark on a road...