More than a third of Australians believe misinformation about electric vehicles, while almost half accept the myth battery-powered cars are more likely to catch fire, a study shows. Interventions using fact sheets and artificial intelligence chatbots may help lower false beliefs, researchers say, but those with...
Grit, determination and a lot of teamwork are credited by several women as the secrets to their success. Notable women in business, banking, the law and tertiary education, have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their leadership contributions and gender-equality advocacy. Jennifer Westacott served...
Law reforms will stop family pets from being used to continue carrying out domestic violence when relationships break down. The changes came into effect on Tuesday, and build on previous amendments made by the Albanese government to family law in its first term. The new legislation provides...
The number of industrial disputes has fallen to a two-year low, new figures reveal, despite major work outages affecting public transport commuters. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed there were 44 disputes during the first three months of 2025, 34 of those being new...
KING’S BIRTHDAY 2025 HONOURS LIST AT A GLANCE * 830 Australians recognised * 581 people received awards in the general division of the Order of Australia * 14 appointed as Companions (AC) of the Order of Australia * 31 Officers (AO) of the Order of Australia * 123 Members (AM)...
Asking for a favour is a delicate art that, when done correctly, strengthens relationships and builds trust. However, when approached poorly, it can strain even the strongest of connections. Whether within families, friendships, or professional relationships, how we ask for help matters as much as the favour...