Business
Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends
4 September
Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]
Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite
4 September
A long stretch of elevated interest rates has likely produced another tepid three months of growth, experts predict ahead of the quarterly economic check up. A slower economy is by design, with the Reserve Bank of Australia trying to weigh on...[Read More]
Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
28 August
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]
Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord
28 August
Allowing workers to ignore messages from their bosses out of business hours could have widespread benefits, but business groups are concerned about how the “right to disconnect” will work. Australians can refuse to monitor, read or respond to...[Read More]
Green hydrogen developer pumped as partners ink deal
28 August
The Sunshine State is adding to its green hydrogen credentials as Australian regions compete to refuel future bus and truck fleets powered by the alternative fuel. Hydrogen developer Lion Energy announced on Monday a $10 million partnership with...[Read More]
New director-general of cybersecurity agency appointed
28 August
The national cybersecurity agency will get a new leader after its head Abigail Bradshaw was appointed the Australian Signals Directorate’s next director-general. Ms Bradshaw will take the reins of the organisation from September 6, replacing...[Read More]
10 Strategies for staying upbeat and productive (and what to avoid)
22 August
Here are the top 10 things to do to stay positive and productive, along with the top 10 things to avoid falling into negativity or becoming non-productive: Firstly, here are the top 10 Things to Do to Stay Positive and Productive: Practice...[Read More]
States and territories reach agreement on NDIS changes
21 August
The federal government has reached an agreement with states and territories on a contentious reform to the NDIS. The Senate is deliberating on National Disability Insurance Scheme reform to cap funding to the NDIS at eight per cent per year, but...[Read More]
Greens ready to talk on manufacturing strategy
21 August
The future of the federal government’s signature manufacturing strategy could rest on it pulling financial support for a controversial Northern Territory gas project. As Labor looks to pass its Future Made in Australia policy through the lower...[Read More]
Universities brace for planned cap on overseas students
21 August
The education minister is working to reassure universities and VET institutions an impending cap on international students will make the system more sustainable following concerns about hits to bottom lines. International student enrolments have...[Read More]
Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity
14 August
Australia has a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to lead the world’s green iron industry but could miss it if governments, mining firms and investors fail to take urgent action, a study has found. The 78-page report, released on Tuesday by...[Read More]
Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk
14 August
Australians could continue to have their data stolen in record numbers unless action is taken to boost the nation’s cybersecurity workforce, a report warns. The call to action from security services firm StickmanCyber followed an analysis of...[Read More]
New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels
14 August
Cancer. Heart disease. Pregnancy and fertility problems. Impaired learning. Mental illness. Debilitating infectious diseases. It’s a grim but incomplete list of the multitude of human health threats fossil fuels pose. But doctors fear Australians...[Read More]
Manufacturing boost will deliver ‘decisive decade’
14 August
A multi-billion dollar manufacturing boost will set up Australia’s economy for decades, the prime minister says. As debate continued in federal parliament on the government’s signature Future Made in Australia policy, Anthony Albanese said it...[Read More]
Top 10 tips to earn respect and gain trust: building strong relationships and effective teams
8 August
Earning respect and gaining trust are fundamental aspects of building meaningful relationships, whether in personal life or professional settings. These two qualities are interlinked, as trust often begets respect and vice versa. Here are the top...[Read More]