One of my favourite parts of the working day is picking up my three-year-old son, Gilbert, from childcare. He is so eager to tell me […]
Vast majority of borrowers elected not to take February cash rate cut
Customers at three of the country’s biggest banks overwhelmingly decided not to reduce their home…
Annual inflation rises to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent at start of the year
Australia’s annual rate of inflation has risen to 3.8 per cent, up from 3.6 per…
ASX 200 up 0.9 per cent in early trade after a solid lead from Wall Street
A renewed appetite for risk from US investors drove all Wall Street’s key indices higher…
‘Astounding’ revelation about Australian mint amid cashless push: ‘This is crazy’
The cashless revolution has taken over many parts of Australia and it’s even hit The Perth Mint. The tourist…
Australian Inflation Rate: RBA ‘Watching’ CPI Risks
May 8: Bank Holds Cash Rate Steady, But Eyeing Inflation Threats In a move that…
Australian families spend far more on private schooling than many other countries
If you feel like you’re paying a lot for your child’s private school education, that’s because you probably are. When we look at the international data, […]
Pymble Ladies’ College recognised as Australian Olympic Pathway School
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has formally recognised Pymble Ladies’ College as an Australian Olympic Pathway School, marking a significant milestone as the first independent […]
Sydney school locked down after knife incident
Parents are demanding metal detectors be installed after a student allegedly pulled a knife on a teacher at a Western Sydney school. Chifley College Dunheved […]
Nearly 80% of Australian students say they ‘didn’t fully try’ in latest Pisa tests
More than three-quarters of Australian students say they didn’t fully try in the latest Pisa tests, unpublished data reveals, calling into question the real source […]
Six of Australia’s best small cities with big lifestyle appeal
While the eight capitals may dominate attention from home buyers, Australia is full of underrated…
Europe looks to Australia in the face of an aggressive Russia and Trump 2.0
A proposal to strengthen ties between the European Union and Australia in the face of…
Australia’s biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid to push PV output into evening peaks
The biggest DC-coupled solar battery hybrid project to be developed in Australia has won approval…
Australian unemployment rate steady at 4.1 pct
Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady in April despite almost 90,000 people finding work. Official figures…
Under proposed rules, the tobacco sector will be subject to stricter regulations within two years.
Health warnings on individual cigarettes and new graphic images on cigarette packets are among the…
Australia economy slows in Q4 as inflation squeezes consumers
Australia’s economy grew at its weakest pace in a year last quarter as strength in…
Australia’s annual inflation hits 7.8% partly driven by surging electricity prices
Inflation in Australia reached 7.8% in the year to December, in what economists and the…
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ASIC outlines financial reporting and audit focus for FY2025–26
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published its financial reporting and audit focus areas for the 2025–26 financial year, highlighting increased scrutiny across […]
Beyond the exhibit: How Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture is reimagining what a museum can be
When Michele Y. Smith arrives in Australia this June, she’ll bring the bold ethos of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), Seattle’s immersive temple to […]
Hidden history of Aboriginal-Chinese culture comes alive at National Museum of Australia
In 1989, Zhou Xiaoping was a 29-year-old Chinese artist travelling around Australia pursuing his passion for Aboriginal culture. He had explored the desert town of […]
$95bn loss predicted to Australian economy if Div 296 passes: analysis
Analysis from one of the country’s biggest asset management firms has revealed a “deadweight loss” of $94.5 billion to the nation’s economy if the Division […]
Severe weather causes power outages in eastern Australia
More than 27,500 homes in the east coast Australian state of New South Wales (NSW)…
‘The least they can do’. We finally find out what Labor will do with its second term
The first week of the 48th Parliament was very revealing. Regular readers would know the…
Ed Sheeran To Return To Australia In 2026 For ‘Loop’ Stadium Tour
Ed Sheeran has added a run of Australian dates to his Loop world tour, which will see him…
Connecting Western Sydney to the world
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has landed its first international airline, with Singapore Airlines confirming its intention to operate from the airport and connect Western […]
Australia announces PIF endorsement for Pacific police
Anthony Albanese has secured regional support for his Pacific Policing Initiative, which the Australian prime minister says will strengthen collective peace and security. He made […]
Australians are the world’s biggest gamblers – could banning ads help?
Like so many in Australia, Sam grew up in a community where having a punt was synonymous with sport. “Our friends, our family would ask […]
Australia introduces cap on international students
Australia will introduce a cap on the number of new international students it accepts, as it tries to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels. The […]
People trapped in mid-air after ride malfunctions in Sea World Gold Coast
Thirteen people got stuck in mid-air after a ride at a theme park in Australia malfunctioned. The ride stopped because of a “sensor communication fault”, […]
Aussie housing crisis inflamed by ’world’s most generous tax breaks’
A move by federal politicians has inflamed Australia’s housing crisis, cutting out millions from owning a home. ‘The world’s most generous tax breaks’ handed to […]
Steve Backshall returns to Australia with ocean-themed live show for 2025 tour
British naturalist and television presenter Steve Backshall is set to return to Australia in January 2025 with his acclaimed live show, OCEAN. Following the success of […]
Iron ore price drop spells trouble for Australia’s mining economy
As iron ore prices drop, Australians could see increased taxes and cuts to services as demand for our mining resources takes a hit. The resource […]
A transformative step forward for Australia: Senate greenlights Net Zero Economy Authority
Australia is one step closer to establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority (The Authority) with legislation for its formation passing the Senate Thursday 22 August. […]