Business
Water trigger ‘too vague’ to stop onshore gas expansion
17 January
Intended protection laws will fail to prevent big gas companies putting Australia’s ground and surface water at risk, a leading environmental engineer warns. An assessment known as the water trigger, in place for more than 10 years and expanded by...[Read More]
‘Disinformation takeover’ a source of worry as AI grows
17 January
A world run by robots is often a top concern when discussing artificial intelligence but the government is not worried about a takeover so much as a disinformation deluge. As technology rapidly develops, it’s considering laws to ensure stronger AI...[Read More]
Leadership skills for workplace success
11 January
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisation to new heights. To become a successful...[Read More]
Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise
10 January
A fall in the number of GPs bulk billing highlights the need for the government to make health care more affordable, doctors say. A report by healthcare monitors Cleanbill revealed the national average for out-of-pocket costs to see a GP is now...[Read More]
Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout
10 January
Supermarkets have been put on notice to pass on savings when meat and food prices drop. When wholesale prices go down, the cost of items at the checkout should drop as well, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The government is reviewing competition laws...[Read More]
Winemakers could save the world, one goon bag at a time
10 January
Cask wine, sometimes called boxed wine but lovingly known to connoisseurs as goon, is not only better for your bank balance but could also help save the planet. Glass bottles, the vintner’s receptacle of choice for millennia, are responsible for...[Read More]
Snacks giant sorted with favourite Aussie ingredients
3 January
A global food giant is backing local manufacturing as Australians increasingly want to know what goes into their snacks. Some 90 per cent of what Cadbury and fancy cracker maker Mondelez sells in Australia is made here, with almost $1 billion a year...[Read More]
Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023
3 January
The sun has set on a challenging year yet prime minister Anthony Albanese says much has been achieved. Wishing Australians a happy new year, Mr Albanese acknowledged the difficulties of 2023. “Yet, right around our country, Australians rose to...[Read More]
Strategies to increase employability: upskilling and reskilling
28 December
In a fast-paced, evolving work environment, continuous learning and adaptability are paramount to dealing with unemployment and in building and succeeding in one’s career. Employees and employers alike need to embrace upskilling and reskilling...[Read More]
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
20 December
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on Monday announced $9.75...[Read More]
Australia not seeking to ‘hold back’ changing world
20 December
Australia is not trying to hold back a changing world, or isolate itself from it, Anthony Albanese says as the nation works to strengthen its relationships in the Pacific. In a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, the prime minister said...[Read More]
Principles guard truth in ‘eco-friendly’ product claims
13 December
Time’s up for businesses making dodgy or vague claims about being clean, green and sustainable. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Tuesday released final guidance for clear and accurate environmental claims about products or...[Read More]
Report urges government to lift JobSeeker payments
13 December
The federal government has been urged to lift welfare payments, with a new study finding a majority of people could not live on the current JobSeeker rate. Research from the Australian Council of Social Service and the University of NSW found 62 per...[Read More]
Infrastructure boom drives skills and labour shortage
13 December
A construction boom across multiple Australian states will widen a skills and labour gap, with the nation already short of more than 200,000 infrastructure workers. The latest snapshot by Infrastructure Australia shows some regional areas in NSW,...[Read More]
Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid
13 December
Australia’s energy market operators are confident the network is in good shape ahead of another hazardous summer. But governments, companies and regulators are readying for a so-called one-in-10-year day of high demand and potentially deadly...[Read More]