Buying a property soon? What predictions are out there for mortgage interest rates?
As Australians eye the property market, one of the biggest questions is where mortgage interest rates are headed next. Here’s a snapshot of what experts are forecasting — and what it could mean for prospective buyers...
The Origin of Human Life — Is Intelligent Design Worth Taking Seriously?
For more than a century, the debate about how human life began has been framed as a binary: evol...
Is the focus on NAPLAN’s ‘top’ schools a good idea?
On Wednesday, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority released[1] the scho...
Australian economic growth is solid but not spectacular. Rate cuts are off the table
Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter[1], slowing fro…
Trump’s ratings recover a little after slump; Australian Labor retains large poll leads
Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republ…
Thunderstorms are noisily kicking off summer in NZ – what’s driving them?
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe rumble of thunderstorms across the country this week is a noisy remin…
At the end of 2025, how are small retail and services businesses faring in Australia?
As 2025 draws to a close, the picture for small retail and services businesses in Australia is m…
Australia
When the music stopped, Greens had out-stepped flat-footed Liberals on environment deal
Come dance with me! That was Environment Minister Murray Watt’s invitation to the opposition as he prepared to push through his reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Yes, get up and dance! T...
new study reveals why Labor won the 2025 federal election
The 2025 Australian federal election was a resounding win for the Australian Labor Party. Labor won 94 seats in the House of Representatives and a commanding majority. The Liberal-National Coalition was reduced to just 43 seat...
Some patients wait 6 years to see a public hospital specialist. Here’s how to fix this
ABC analysis[1] shows some patients wait six years or more for outpatient medical appointments in Australia’s public hospital system. According to the ABC, the delays are longest in parts o…
How housing precarity makes life hard for older Australians
Australia’s ageing population is colliding with a housing system under strain. More older Australians are facing multiple, often overlapping forms of housing precarity, including homes that cost t…
Shocking true cost of BOM’s disaster website revealed at $96 million
Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud said there should be consequences after revelations the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) unpopular new website cost millions of dollars more than previously th…
A nation looking for stability and fairness
As 2025 draws to a close, Australians are navigating a moment of profound transition. The year has been marked by shifting economic conditions, global instability, fierce debate over national iden…
The Times Business
Partnership repaints approach to tradie mental health crisis
Haymes Paint Shop has supercharged its commitment to blue-collar counselling service TIACS to enco...
YepAI Emerges as AI Dark Horse, Launches V3 SuperAgent to Revolutionize E-commerce
November 24, 2025 – YepAI today announced the launch of its V3 SuperAgent, an enhanced AI platf...
What SMEs Should Look For When Choosing a Shared Office in 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain the backbone of Australia’s economy. As of mid-2024, sma...
MYER one expands to leading global retailer JD Sports Australia
JD Sports Australia is joining forces with the Myer Group in a new strategic partnership that wi...
The Industry That Forgot About Women - Until Now
For years, women in trades have started their days pulling on uniforms made for someone else. Th...
How Singapore and Dubai Anchor Modern Global Expansion Models
At a Glance Singapore offers financial structure and tax transparency. Dubai enables trade agi...
Vietnam - Australia Dairy Collaboration Kicks Off With GippsNature’s Market Debut
Leaders from both sides voiced optimism about the plan The debut product reflects growing cross...
Why Generosity Is the Most Overlooked Business Strategy
When people ask me what drives success, I always smile before answering. Because after two decades...
NRMA Partnership Unlocks Cinema and Hotel Discounts
My NRMA Rewards, one of Australia’s largest membership and benefits programs, has announced a ne...
Times Magazine
Buying a property soon? What predictions are out there for mortgage interest rates?
As Australians eye the property market, one of the biggest questions is where mortgage interest ...
98 Lygon St Melbourne’s New Mediterranean Hideaway
Brunswick East has just picked up a serious summer upgrade. Neighbourhood favourite 98 Lygon St B...
Australia’s electric vehicle surge — EVs and hybrids hit record levels
Australians are increasingly embracing electric and hybrid cars, with 2025 shaping up as the str...
Tim Ayres on the AI rollout’s looming ‘bumps and glitches’
The federal government released its National AI Strategy[1] this week, confirming it has dropped...
Seven in Ten Australian Workers Say Employers Are Failing to Prepare Them for AI Future
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, a growing number of Australian work...
Mapping for Trucks: More Than Directions, It’s Optimisation
Daniel Antonello, General Manager Oceania, HERE Technologies At the end of June this year, Hampden ...
Here’s what new debt-to-income home loan caps mean for banks and borrowers
For the first time ever, the Australian banking regulator has announced it will impose new debt-...
Why the Mortgage Industry Needs More Women (And What We're Actually Doing About It)
I've been in fintech and the mortgage industry for about a year and a half now. My background is i...
Can bigger-is-better ‘scaling laws’ keep AI improving forever? History says we can’t be too sure
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman – perhaps the most prominent face of the artificial intellig...
The Times Features
Worried after sunscreen recalls? Here’s how to choose a safe one
Most of us know sunscreen is a key way[1] to protect areas of our skin not easily covered by c...
Buying a property soon? What predictions are out there for mortgage interest rates?
As Australians eye the property market, one of the biggest questions is where mortgage interest ...
Last-Minute Christmas Holiday Ideas for Sydney Families
Perfect escapes you can still book — without blowing the budget or travelling too far Christmas...
98 Lygon St Melbourne’s New Mediterranean Hideaway
Brunswick East has just picked up a serious summer upgrade. Neighbourhood favourite 98 Lygon St B...
How Australians can stay healthier for longer
Australians face a decade of poor health unless they close the gap between living longer and sta...
The Origin of Human Life — Is Intelligent Design Worth Taking Seriously?
For more than a century, the debate about how human life began has been framed as a binary: evol...
The way Australia produces food is unique. Our updated dietary guidelines have to recognise this
You might know Australia’s dietary guidelines[1] from the famous infographics[2] showing the typ...
Why a Holiday or Short Break in the Noosa Region Is an Ideal Getaway
Few Australian destinations capture the imagination quite like Noosa. With its calm turquoise ba...
How Dynamic Pricing in Accommodation — From Caravan Parks to Hotels — Affects Holiday Affordability
Dynamic pricing has quietly become one of the most influential forces shaping the cost of an Aus...