Business
Unlocking your future: the power of choosing the right subjects for career success
31 October
Choosing the right subjects in school or university can significantly shape your future career pathways. Here are some reasons why making informed choices about subjects is essential: Alignment with Career Goals Relevance: Selecting...[Read More]
Australia to fire up missile build amid stock scarcity
30 October
Russia’s war in Ukraine shows Australia needs the capacity to build up its own missile and ammunition stockpiles at home as global security deteriorates, the defence industry minister says. Australia will push to domestically manufacture missiles...[Read More]
More trust in mining sector as clean energy needs grow
30 October
Australians are becoming more trusting of the mining industry as its role in a clean energy future diverts the spotlight from its coal-aligned past. But to maintain the public’s confidence, the sector must continue to address environmental,...[Read More]
Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry
30 October
Women working in Australia’s tech industry are still facing boys’ clubs and pay discrepancies, a study has found, despite some improvements to employment conditions and workplace culture. But getting into the industry might be the most...[Read More]
Community funding boost to support at-risk youth
30 October
Disadvantaged Australians will receive more local support as the federal government attempts to use national funds to tackle individual communities’ needs. The Commonwealth will spend almost $20 million over five years to establish Partnerships...[Read More]
Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI
24 October
Only one-in-three Australians are using advanced technology like AI and robotics to make their job easier but two thirds say they could benefit from it. Workers estimate the technology could save them more than an hour a day on tasks, and they are...[Read More]
Tax incentives will provide extra meals and cut waste
24 October
A homeless person could have an extra meal every day for more than two years, under proposed tax changes to motivate businesses to donate more food and cut waste. Foodbank chief executive Brianna Casey says under the current rules, the tax system...[Read More]
Energy market operator ‘can’t guarantee’ lower bills
24 October
Repealing nuclear bans and drafting new environmental, safety and technical guidelines are expected to blow the opposition’s nuclear timeline. Australian Energy Regulator chair Clare Savage confirmed to a federal inquiry on Wednesday that...[Read More]
Childcare sector ‘sleepwalking’ into market domination
23 October
Families may have to pay more for childcare as large, for-profit providers dominate the early education sector. The federal government has proposed a host of reforms that will give workers a 15 per cent wage rise over two years, with the...[Read More]
The path to happiness and success in life and work
17 October
Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but aren’t always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and...[Read More]
Jobs boom, billions in investment for defence precinct
16 October
Tens of billions of dollars will be spent on a new defence precinct in Western Australia to get it ready for nuclear-powered submarines, creating 10,000 jobs. Defence Minister Richard Marles and WA Premier Roger Cook will announce on Wednesday the...[Read More]
Locked out of your business account? Log in and tell us
16 October
Big tech companies not playing ball when small business owners are locked out of accounts, hacked or waiting for payments is prompting calls for them to do better. Wellness speaker John Toomey thought he would have to walk away from his business...[Read More]
Top 10 Concerns of Business Owners: What’s Keeping Entrepreneurs Awake at Night?
10 October
Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to...[Read More]
Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets
10 October
Apprenticeship numbers have plunged and there are growing fears Australia may not be training enough tradies to build much-needed homes. With demand for housing rising and a national construction target in danger of being missed, weak training rates...[Read More]
Time for a check-up: hospitals not yet climate ready
9 October
Australia’s hospitals should switch to safer, cheaper clean energy as part of a nationwide health response to climate change, experts say. An all-electric hospital would use 100 per cent renewable energy – not gas or diesel – for heating,...[Read More]