Business
Harmonising Life: Ten Tips for Achieving Mindful Work-Life Balance
9 May
Work-life balance is a highly personal and continuously evolving quest. Itâs about managing your professional and personal lives in a way that minimizes stress and maximises well-being.  This balance isnât one-size-fits-all; what works for...[Read More]
People want decency from business, not political stunts
9 May
Australians expect corporations to do âgoodâ but would prefer it was simply through fairness rather than aligning with polarising political issues that have nothing to do with what they sell. A survey from advertising agency Leo Burnett...[Read More]
More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom
9 May
Thousands more Australians could be lured to the construction sector as the government attempts to boost a struggling workforce and hit housing targets. An extra 20,000 training places will be funded under a $90 million package in the federal...[Read More]
Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates
8 May
Well-being advocates have called for ambitious action on early child development after the government adopted a 10-year strategy that leaves concrete changes to later. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Early Childhood Education Minister...[Read More]
Women needed in medical research to prevent gender bias
8 May
More women are urgently needed as medical researchers to reverse a bias in clinical trials which often excludes female patients, a leading academic warns. Medical research is still a menâs game, despite the fact almost half the countryâs doctors...[Read More]
Strategies for conflict resolution and motivation in the workplace and beyond
2 May
In todayâs fast-paced digital world, the art of communication often gets diluted in a sea of emails, text messages, and online postings.  While these methods provide convenience and efficiency, they can sometimes lack the personal touch and...[Read More]
Push for gender-based wage rise to help close pay gap
2 May
Workers in caring jobs and other feminised sectors should get a nine per cent wage rise, the peak union body says, as issues over equality were in sharp focus after a weekend of protests over violence against women. The Australian Council of Trade...[Read More]
Quantum computing bid receives billion-dollar boost
1 May
One of the worldâs most powerful quantum computers will be made in Australia as the federal and Queensland governments set aside nearly $1 billion for the venture. The investment in tech company PsiQuantum is part of the governmentâs...[Read More]
Financial help for uni students on placement floated
25 April
Financial help might be offered to university students completing unpaid placements as part of their degrees, as unions warn failure to provide support will result in greater workforce shortages. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the federal government...[Read More]
Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase
25 April
The Australian Defence Force is a step closer to getting a next generation air and missile defence system capable of detecting and stopping threats. The Albanese government on Wednesday announced the next phase of the integrated air and missile...[Read More]
Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants
24 April
Industrial sites across five states will be given a multi-million dollar funding boost for projects to transition to cleaner energy. Nine facilities â including alumina and cement refineries, iron ore mines and cobalt and nickel sites â will...[Read More]
How to thrive despite higher inflation
18 April
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. Â If youâre looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]
Fortifying the Frontlines: 10 Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses in the Digital Age
18 April
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.  Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Manufacturing push is no âfree-for-allâ: treasurer
17 April
A major manufacturing initiative wonât replace private investment with taxpayer funds, the treasurer says. On Thursday the prime minister unveiled the Future Made in Australia Act, aimed at promoting local manufacturing and safeguarding the...[Read More]
Support critical for Australia to reap battery wealth
17 April
Western Australia can become a leading global source of responsibly sourced battery minerals but government support will be âcriticalâ, a mining conference has heard. âGovernment support at both the state and commonwealth level is critical if...[Read More]