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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…
Markets Open Higher as Key Inflation Data Looms
Sydney, 7 January 2026 — Australian shares opened in positive territory on Wednesday morning, regaining ground…
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…
Reddam North Shore: Principal Pitcairn reflects on a ‘remarkable’ first year
Reddam House’s North Shore campus is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a successful inaugural year for the school’s third Sydney location. Principal David Pitcairn sat […]
Why education is the only weapon against a system designed to control us
I have been thinking a great deal about the origins of government, not as an abstract academic exercise but as a way of making sense […]
Post-school education scholarships offer up to $80,000 in assistance
Western Plains students are encouraged to apply for the OCTEC Limited Glenn Taylor Scholarship, which helps regional students to pursue education after school. The scholarship […]
Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers
Education Perfect has launched a new assessment-led Mathematics solution aimed at enhancing mathematics education across Australian secondary schools. The launch arrives as recent reports highlight […]
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…
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…
Creators of “You Raise Me Up” Secret Garden Announce First Australian Tour in 22 Years
Norwegian Grammy-winning duo returns to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane this November SYDNEY, Australia –…
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 Role in the Middle East Crisis: Wedgetail Surveillance Planes and Missiles Head to the UAE
In response to an urgent request for assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which…
Creators of “You Raise Me Up” Secret Garden return to Australian stages after 22 years
SYDNEY, Australia – After 22 years, the Norwegian Grammy Award-winning duo behind the most recorded song of the century – “You Raise Me Up” – is […]
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 Bank of Australia pushed ahead with sweeping reforms to slash […]
There may be 10 times as many citizen scientists in Australia as we thought – and that’s great news for science
Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But this is a major underestimate. My survey of about […]
Kings down 36ers, one win away from NBL glory
“You’re seeing greatness that’s drawing out the best in both.” Incredibly, Davis finished without a turnover. “I thought that was a typo,” Kings centre Tim […]
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,…
How intuitive tech is helping to solve the great adviser talent drain
Australia’s advice gap is well documented: with fewer than 15,600 licensed advisers and over 11 million people needing financial guidance, there’s just one adviser per […]
Australian companies cannot afford to miss out on the Indonesian juggernaut
The following opinion piece by Professor Jennifter Westatcott AO, in her capacity as the Australian government’s Business Champion for Indonesia. There’s a saying that Indonesia […]
High-fat meals rapidly harm gut health: study
Even just a few high-fat meals can quickly weaken the gut’s natural defenses, triggering inflammation long before any visible symptoms appear, a Melbourne-based medical institute […]
Farmers may lock gate on renewables in Victoria
The Victorian government is pushing ahead with its long-term plan to transition to renewable energy, while farmers in the path of proposed projects have vowed […]
ACT government proposes changes to planning rules to ‘address missing middle’
Building a second dwelling on a residential Canberra block could soon be easier, under proposed changes to ACT planning rules that could see restrictions on […]
National War Heroes’ Day celebrations held in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka marked the 16th National War Heroes’ Day celebrations on Monday. This coincides with the end of the country’s 30-year conflict in 2009. (Photo […]
Sarah Rowe became an A-League Women champion on Sunday. On Wednesday she starts AFLW preseason
Central Coast Mariners defender Sarah Rowe almost lost her voice after claiming the A-League Women championship on Sunday against Melbourne Victory. But the 29-year-old multi-sport […]
Can you treat headaches with physiotherapy? Here’s what the research says
You might’ve noticed some physiotherapists advertise they offer treatments for headaches and wondered: would that work? In fact, there’s a solid body of research showing […]
Trade deal with EU would set example against protectionism
A free trade deal between Australia and the European Union (EU) would “set an example” for other countries to reject protectionism, says Australia’s Trade Minister. […]