At this year’s Met Gala, always held on the first Monday in May, Australian star Chris Hemsworth will co-chair the party alongside actors Zendaya, musicians Bad Bunny and […]
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Australia’s ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named
ustralian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd said on Friday that CFO Andrew Tobin intends to…
RBA Gives Green Light to Credit Card Surcharge Ban, Banks to Lose $660 Million a Year
Surcharging on debit and credit cards will be outlawed within six months, after the Reserve…
NAB Quarterly Business Survey: Confidence Slumps to 15-Month Low
Business confidence fell to -4 index points, the lowest since December 2024 Business conditions eased…
Australian stock market posts biggest single-day slump in 11 months
The Australian stock market recorded its worst single day in 11 months on Monday, falling…
‘Perfect storm’: Aussies face financial stress
Younger Australians are set to face a “perfect storm” of financial pressure in the new…
NAPLAN 2026 student results to be released
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has announced parents and carers of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 who took this year’s NAPLAN […]
Collaboration is lifting outcomes in public schools
A new report provides compelling evidence that working together does work to improve student learning, engagement and wellbeing. Jim Griffiths reports. Evidence from the NSW […]
Number of students in higher education more than doubled in 20 years, but inequalities remain
UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report shows that the number of students enrolled in higher education worldwide has more than doubled over the past […]
Will This Budget Really Make Housing Fairer for More Australians? It’s a Good Star
The federal government finally handed down the new budget. And for many, the verdict is…
This Nurses Day, Secret Garden Says “You Raise Me Up” to the Heroes in Scrubs
Being a nurse isn’t just a job. It takes someone with compassion, strength, patience, and…
There Can Only Be One Reason for Melania Talking Epstein. It’s Not Good
President Donald Trump has apparently decided that being heavily linked to a notorious sex trafficker,…
Property prices still growing in most Australian suburbs despite rate fears
Median home value falls were more common at the higher end of the market, with…
ANC Global Logistics Strengholds Australian Market with Comprehensive Supply Chain Solutions
ANC Global Logistics Strengholds Australian Market with Comprehensive Supply Chain Solutions SYDNEY – As global supply…
ANZAC Day Trading Rules: What NSW Businesses Need to Know for 2026
Non-exempt retail shops must remain closed for the full day on ANZAC Day The restrictions…
Fuel Relief on the Way: PM Slashes Excise by Half as States Push Free Public Transport
AUSTRALIAN VIEW – In a sweeping response to soaring petrol prices and a deepening cost-of-living crunch,…
Trump Dismisses UK Aircraft Carriers as ‘Toys’ in Latest Nato Criticism
Donald Trump described British warships as “toys” compared to US vessels The US president criticised…
Australia Joins Multinational Push for Strait of Hormuz Security – But Rules Out Warships
Australia has added its name to a 22‑nation statement pledging “appropriate efforts” to safeguard shipping…
Australia’s ASX finance chief Andrew Tobin to retire months after new CEO named
ustralian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd said on Friday that CFO Andrew Tobin intends to retire. The announcement comes two months after the bourse operator […]
Collaboration is lifting outcomes in public schools
A new report provides compelling evidence that working together does work to improve student learning, engagement and wellbeing. Jim Griffiths reports. Evidence from the NSW […]
Higher rates and pricey petrol as economic outlook dims
Australia’s resilient labour market continues to be a bright spot in the nation’s economy. But despite the addition of more than 76,000 jobs in June, […]
The Neighbourhood’s Sydney Return Was Worth The Five-Year Wait
Hordern Pavilion, Sydney | THE WOURLD TOUR 2026 Five years is a long time to wait for a band. Judging by the scenes inside Sydney’s […]
Record Spelling Bee Sign-Ups Put Australia?s Literacy Focus Back in Classrooms
A record start to the 2026 Prime Minister?s Spelling Bee has renewed attention on literacy…
The incredible new chapter in Melbourne Derby history
That Melbourne Victory defeated Melbourne City 3-2 on penalties and advanced into the A-League Men semifinals is now a matter of historical record. Given the dramatic manner in which it concluded, the […]
Australian scam losses decline in 2023: govt report
CANBERRA — Australians lost billions of dollars to a record number of reported scams in 2023, government data has revealed. The Australian Competition and Consumer […]
White House confirms US soldier detained in Russia
WASHINGTON — The White House confirmed on Monday that a US soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend. According to reports by US media, […]
Beijing, Paris to forge stronger ties
President Xi Jinping underlined on Monday the necessity for China and France to uphold independence and autonomy and jointly fend off a new Cold War […]
Sydney’s 10 most expensive suburbs to rent
Rents have reached record prices around Australia, with CoreLogic’s latest data showing the median rose to $627 per week in April 2024. Perhaps unsurprisingly […]
Federal budget to haul in extra cash once again, but less than in previous years
Next week’s federal budget will once again collect more in tax than expected, raking in an extra $25 billion over the five-year budget forecasting period. […]
Australia learns draw for Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Australia’s all-conquering women’s cricket side will need to play six matches in 17 days if they are to retain their T20 World Cup crown. The […]
Putin outdoes all USSR leaders except Stalin in terms of repression
Details: The news outlet reported that over 116,000 people have become targets of repression over the past 6 years, including 11,442 people prosecuted under felony charges […]
The West hasn’t grasped the scale of the disaster facing China
China’s Spring Festival has huge demographic and political significance. It’s the last surviving relic of a past world, where extended families gathered at their home […]