Australian shares started the week on a positive note, as interest rate sensitive real estate and tech stocks buoyed the benchmark on Monday. At the […]
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NASA forecasts the weather on distant planet
There will be clear skies in eastern areas but swathes of thick cloud will cover the west. Wind speeds are forecast to reach more than […]
The 2024 Met Gala red carpet: all the best looks and outfits
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PM says working-from-home can be ‘win-win’ but not everyone is on board
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed an examination of the productivity benefits of working from home following revelations the government is looking into the obstacles […]
Anthony Albanese says Coles, Woolworths have ‘excessive market power’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says some supermarkets have “excessive market power” with a duopoly in large parts of Australia. “Quite clearly they [Coles and Woolworths] […]
Psychiatrist shortage in regional Australia leads to work burnout, long waits for mental health patients
Dire shortages of psychiatrists in regional Australia are leaving those patients struggling to access treatment with chronic conditions and contributing to the health professionals’ burnout […]