Some small cars have a surprisingly big thirst for fuel, with the latest vehicle road tests showing three popular hatchbacks exceeded their advertised petrol consumption by more than 20 per cent. One popular model consumed 35 per cent more petrol than expected, and hybrid vehicles were...
Australian states have copped a blast for being too loose with spending, in a warning signalling taxpayers might soon be forking out more to cover the costs of burgeoning debt. S&P Global, one of the big three credit ratings agencies, warned states could face credit downgrades...
A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting. Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000 barrier this year, for example, and to see a bigger...
The federal government could buy out regional carrier Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector bidder can’t be found. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would work with Rex administrators to find a buyer committed to providing ongoing service to the regions, value for money...
Flexibility, a strong career trajectory and healthy renumeration are just some of the benefits that come with jobs in the science, technology, mathematic and engineering (STEM) fields, yet women remain under-represented in the workforce. Tuesday marks the United Nation’s International Day of Women and Girls in...
From space science conventions to paediatric gastroenterology conferences, Australia has bagged $1 billion worth of international events. The lucrative business events sector took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and has struggled to get back on its feet, leaving hotels, caterers and other companies reliant on...