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China’s government is about to spend big on stimulus – can it turn around the country’s sluggish economy?
China’s relentless economic growth used to be the marvel of the world. Oh, what a memory. The p...
Has Kamala Harris reached the ceiling of her ability to make gains against Trump?
With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, the polling at this point is clear: Kamala H...
Albanese government promises to ban ‘dodgy’ trading practices
Hard on the heels of pledging a crackdown on excessive surcharges, the Albanese government has promised legislation to ban unfair trading practices. The government said this would include specific prohibitions…
Banning debit card surcharges could save $500 million a year – if traders don’t claw back the money in other…
In a move that could reshape how Australians pay for everyday purchases, the federal government is preparing to ban businesses from slapping surcharges on debit card transactions. This plan, pending a review…
Queensland Premier Steven Miles is promising to hold a vote on nuclear power. Here’s why
Queensland Premier Steven Miles this week declared his party would hold a plebiscite on nuclear power[1] if it returns to office at the forthcoming state election. The move is in response to plans[2] by the …
The federal government has left Indigenous Treaties to the states. How are they progressing?
Since the Voice to Parliament referendum last year, there has been a lack of leadership[1] on Indigenous policy from the Australian government. With this absence, the states and territories now present greater…
Australia
Interview of Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud on Sky News
PETER STEFANOVIC Let's bring in The Nationals Leader David Littleproud now. David, good to see you again. So where are you at? Where do you think we are at one year on from the failed Voice Refere…
Bluey’s World season extended
Anticipation is reaching fever pitch as Bluey fans across Australia and the world eagerly await the opening of Bluey’s World Brisbane next month. Newly released Bluey’s World images offer fans th…
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Albanese government has surcharges in its sig…
The Albanese government has announced a first step in what it says is a crackdown on excessive card surcharges an...
Where did Australia go right and wrong in res…
With COVID still classified as an ongoing pandemic[1], it’s difficult to contemplate the next one. But we need ...
The government spent twice what it needed to …
The independent inquiry[1] into the government’s COVID response is due to report on October 25. As part of its...
No, the Liberal Party does not have a history…
More than a year after the eruption of conflict between Hamas and Israel, the escalating war in the Middle East...
Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu
The Australian government has committed A$95 million[1] to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreak…
David Littleproud and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price press conference at Alice Springs
SENATOR NAMPIJINPA PRICE Good afternoon everyone. It's really good to be here today with our Nation…
Interview of Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud on Sky News
PETER STEFANOVIC Let's bring in The Nationals Leader David Littleproud now. David, good to see you…
How to look after your mental health right now if you have family…
Escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon[1] in recent weeks, has brought news of death, casualties a...
Nicholas Procter, Professor and Chair: Mental Health Nursing, University of South Australia
The Voice defeat set us all back. And since then, our leaders hav…
It’s one year since the failed referendum[1] to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution...
James Blackwell, Research Fellow (Indigenous Diplomacy), Australian National University
Australia’s school funding system is broken. Here’s how to fix it…
As Australian students begin the final term of 2024, governments are in the middle of a bitter standoff over public school ...
Glenn Savage, Associate Professor of Education Policy and the Future of Schooling, The University of Melbourne
The Times Features
NSW Government must abandon health tax for 4 million people with health insurance
The NSW Government must abandon its plan to tax 4 million people contributing to their own healthcare via health insurance in NSW. These people are taking pressure off the stat...
RACGP applauds LNP commitment to stop Patient Tax
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has applauded the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) for committing to exempt GPs from payroll tax and is urging other p...
2024 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards
Local entrepreneurs building Brisbane’s future to be recognised at business awards Forty-four local businesses building Brisbane’s $275 billion future have been named as …
Australia’s air and tourism industries need government-backed insolvency insurance. Here’s why
Australia has a long history of domestic airlines collapsing, often affecting thousands of travellers, yet the industry provides little or no recompense. Even the federal g…
ACCC interim report vindicates The Nationals’ calls for greater supermarket penalties
A damming interim report from the consumer watchdog on supermarket behaviour has vindicated The Nationals’ ongoing calls for immediate action to stop alleged price gouging …
Swing and a miss? Why golf in Australia is struggling to attract women and girls
Prestigious Victorian golf club 13th Beach Golf Links[1], famed for award-winning courses and hosting the Victorian Open[2], has found itself in the middle of a controvers…
Universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas
As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans. According to Harvard Business School, in…
More Australians are using their superannuation for medical procedures. But that might put their financial health at risk
A record number of Australians are accessing their superannuation early on compassionate grounds, mainly to fund their own medical procedures – or those of a family member…
Times Magazine
Chemist Warehouse introduces QR code payments
Australians will now be able to pay by QR code at Chemist Warehouse. The code will allow shoppers to input their bank details and pay directly, avoiding fees charged ...
ADA NSW welcomes new partnership to bolster clinical education
Australian Dental Association of New South Wales (ADA NSW) today announces a first-time strategic partnership with Henry Schein, Australia’s largest dental product distributor, aimed to sup…
RSPCA QLD launches ‘Prevent-a-Bite’ Dog Safety Campaign
With research revealing 1,200 Queensland children each year present at a hospital emergency department due to a dog bite and 81 per cent of dog bites occur in the child’s home, RSPCA Queensland…
Times Real Estate
Creative Ways to Personalise Your Home Decor in 2024
In 2024, home decor is all about making your space a true reflection of who you are. Gone are the days of following rigid t...
Slight easing in Sydney vacancy rates
The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for September 2024 show that residential rental vacancies have increased slightly acr...
Interview of Leader of The Nationals David Littleproud on Sky News
PETER STEFANOVIC Let's bring in The Nationals Leader David Littleproud now. David, good to see you again. So where are you at? Where do you think we are at one year on from the failed Voice Refere…
Bridging Experience and Young Talent: Supercars Drivers James Courtney and Aaron Love on Racing and Mentorship
As the Supercars Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 approaches on October 25-27, excitement is building around the team partnership between veteran racer James Courtney and rookie standout Aaron Love fro…
Times Lifestyle
The Fans Strike Back: Exhibition
The Force lands in Australia this November This November, The Fans Strike Back exhibition will make its Australian deb...
Easy and Healthy Baby Party Food Ideas
When it comes to celebrating your baby’s milestone events, like their first birthday, the food you serve plays a pivotal ro...
Stay Stylish with These Trending Saree Patterns
Saree is the one constant outfit that every Indian woman has in her wardrobe for any special occasion or event. It can eith...
Business Times
How Professional Removalists in Melbourne Handle Last-Minute Move…
Moving can be stressful at any time, but if you need to move at the last minute, the stress can feel even worse. Hiring mov...
The Rise of Family Mediation in Australia: A Better Way to Solve …
Families today face a lot of challenges—whether it's a marriage breaking down, a disagreement about who looks after the kid...
New Zealand and Australia to Introduce New Job Classification Sys…
October 2024 – New Zealand and Australia are preparing to introduce a new job classification system; New Zealand's new fra...