How to make specialists’ fees fair? It’ll take more than a revamped website
Consumers will soon have a clearer picture of how specialists’ fees compare if legislation[1] before parliament[2] is passed. New legislation would allow the government to publish details on the revamped Medical Cos...
Angus Taylor appoints Tim Wilson as part of a new-look Liberal economic team
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has appointed Tim Wilson, the only Liberal to win back a “teal” s...
A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs
A recent case[1] before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work...
Coles accused of ‘utterly misleading’ discounts as major court case kicks off
Coles has appeared before the Federal Court in Melbourne, as hearings for a high-stakes case[1] …
Want to know what’s really going on in Australian politics? A four-way tussle in Farrer may tell us
Sussan Ley has announced[1] that, after a fortnight’s farewell tour, she will step down as the m…
A New Liberal Leadership Team Is in Place — Now It Must Prove It Is Listening to Australians
A leadership change always brings a burst of optimism. Fresh faces, reset messaging, a promise of …
Labor is set for a big win in the South Australian election. But will One Nation cause ructions?
South Australians head to the polls on March 21, with Premier Peter Malinauskas’s Labor Party on…
Australia
Intense heatwaves directly threaten crops and native species. Here’s what we can do
During Australia’s unprecedented heatwave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C[1] in inland South Australia. Days of sustained heat and hot nights did real damage. A flying fox colony was all but wiped out[2] in Sou...
55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short
Thanks to an unprecedented lift in public funding in the 2020s, an extra 55,000 new, good quality homes around Australia will be available to people on the lowest incomes by 2030. That’s almost triple the increase of 20,000 ho...
Australia’s sixth love language declared: Sending cheeky pics!
New research from Moonpig Australia reveals spicy pics are becoming a modern way Aussies express love — with 69% saying it has a positive impact on their relationship. Move over chocolate and flowe…
Cotton picking begins following mixed season
Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a steady season despite mixed conditions. The first to pick we…
Love don’t cost a thing? Surprise amount Aussies set to splash on Valentine’s Day in 2026 revealed
You can’t put a price on love, but Australians will spend an average $92 spoiling their Valentines this year, according to new research from Compare the Market that shows cupid may be working with a…
Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it
If you’ve ever read a food label and come away feeling more confused, you’re not alone. Since 2014[1], Australian shoppers have relied on the Health Star Rating scheme to help them choose which f…
The Times Business
Extreme weather growing threat to Australian businesses in storm and fire season
Australian small businesses are being hit harder than ever by costly disruptions...
The shout is fading as Aussies hit their spending limits
Half of Australians now pay only for their own order and one in three are ditching the shout A wi...
Revealed: Office temps are a productivity risk for business owners
Alliance Climate Control surveyed 1,000 Australian adults who work in an office at least one day a...
How Furniture Hire Revolutionises Hospitality Business Venues Instantly
First impressions can shape everything, especially in a hospitality business. In fact, guests may ...
How Can Chartered Accountants Strengthen Your Business Planning?
Business planning gets messy fast when the numbers feel uncertain, and an accounting firm can brin...
Technical SEO Fundamentals Every Small Business Website Must Fix in 2026
Technical SEO Fundamentals often sound intimidating to small business owners. Many Melbourne busin...
When It Comes To Business In Australia – Here’s How To Look Your Best.
When it comes to doing business here in Australia, you always need to look your best, and nobody rem...
SMEs face growing payroll challenges one year in on wage theft reforms
A year after wage theft reforms came into effect, Australian SMEs are confronting a new reality. P...
Zebra Technologies Further Strengthens APAC Leadership to Drive Regional Growth
Key executive promotions to enhance partner collaboration and support digital transformation initi...
Times Magazine
IFTAR Turns Up The Heat With The Return of Ramadan Nights From 18 February
Iftar returns to IFTAR, with the Western Sydney favourite opening after dark for Ramadan IFTA...
Shark launches SteamSpot - the shortcut for everyday floor mess
Shark introduces the Shark SteamSpot Steam Mop, a lightweight steam mop designed to make everyda...
Game Together, Stay Together: Logitech G Reveals Gaming Couples Enjoy Higher Relationship Satisfaction
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many lovebirds across Australia are planning for the m...
5 Cool Ways to Transform Your Interior in 2026
We are at the end of the great Australian summer, and this is the perfect time to start thinking a...
AI threatens to eat business software – and it could change the way we work
In recent weeks, a range of large “software-as-a-service” companies, including Salesforce[1], Se...
SHOP 2026’s HOTTEST HOME TRENDS AT LOW PRICES WITH KMART’S FEBRUARY LIVING COLLECTION
Kmart’s fresh new February Living range brings affordable style to every room, showcasing an insp...
Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned[1] young people ...
Most Older Australians Want to Stay in Their Homes Despite Pressure to Downsize
Retirees need credible alternatives to downsizing that respect their preferences The national con...
How Managed IT Support Improves Security, Uptime, And Productivity
Managed IT support is a comprehensive, subscription model approach to running and protecting your ...
The Times Features
Extreme weather growing threat to Australian businesses in storm and fire season
Australian small businesses are being hit harder than ever by costly disruptions...
Join Macca’s in supporting Clean Up Australia Day
McDonald’s Australia is once again rolling up its sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day, marking 36...
IFTAR Turns Up The Heat With The Return of Ramadan Nights From 18 February
Iftar returns to IFTAR, with the Western Sydney favourite opening after dark for Ramadan IFTA...
What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect
Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of s...
5 Cool Ways to Transform Your Interior in 2026
We are at the end of the great Australian summer, and this is the perfect time to start thinking a...
What First-Time Buyers Must Know About Mortgages and Home Ownership
The reality is, owning a home isn’t for everyone. It’s a personal lifestyle decision rather than a...
SHOP 2026’s HOTTEST HOME TRENDS AT LOW PRICES WITH KMART’S FEBRUARY LIVING COLLECTION
Kmart’s fresh new February Living range brings affordable style to every room, showcasing an insp...
Holafly report finds top global destinations for remote and hybrid workers
Data collected by Holafly found that 8 in 10 professionals plan to travel internationally in 202...
Will Ozempic-style patches help me lose weight? Two experts explain
Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic[1], really help you shed excess k...