Business
10 Cybersecurity strategies for small businesses in the digital age
24 April
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.Ā Ā Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium
23 April
Australiaās position as the worldās sixth-largest aluminium producer could be put at risk by a shift to nuclear power due to higher energy prices and lower generation. Three out of Australiaās four aluminium smelters would be āat severe risk...[Read More]
Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular
23 April
More than half a million Australians have cast their vote early on the first day of pre-polling while parties scramble to lock in last-minute preference calls. Around 542,000 voters made their decision across Australia on Tuesday, 70 per cent up on...[Read More]
Biggest election pledges ā and how much they cost
17 April
BIGGEST POLICIES FROM THE MAJOR PARTIES AT THE 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION LABOR: * Tax cuts ā $17.1 billion over four years. All taxpayers will get a $5 per week tax cut from July 2026, which will then increase to about $10 per week from July 2027. *...[Read More]
Keeping coal clunkers alive risks power price surge
16 April
Delaying coal generator retirements under the federal coalitionās plan for adding nuclear plants to the grid risks power supply shortfalls and price spikes. Australiaās fleet of old and unreliable coal power stations, prone to outages and extra...[Read More]
Social media and free speech: where the legal boundaries are being tested
10 April
Social media has revolutionised how we communicate, offering a global platform for individuals to share opinions, challenge authority, and connect with others instantly.Ā However, while platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
10 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off ā which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Liberals ānot here to line gas giantsā pocketsā: Dutton
9 April
Peter Dutton has laid the ground for a showdown with gas giants over plans to set aside the energy resource for Australian firms and households. The coalition unveiled long-awaited modelling for its domestic gas reserve policy, forecasting a modest...[Read More]
Respect your time: breaking free from instant availability
3 April
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isnāt important.Ā Responding immediately may feel productive, but it...[Read More]
Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets
2 April
Employers will soon have to commit to achieve or make progress on gender equality targets in their workplaces after federal parliament passed law changes. The changes apply to employers with more than 500 workers, meaning nearly 2000 workplaces will...[Read More]
Energy policy trips up leaders in cost-of-living poll
2 April
Voters are hearing less about nuclear and more about gas from the federal opposition as the major parties struggle to sell their visions for cheaper, cleaner power. Building seven nuclear power plants in five states is central to Opposition Leader...[Read More]
PM warns of āheavy finesā for supermarket price gouging
2 April
Price gouging at the checkout could be made illegal by the end of the year as Anthony Albanese says major supermarkets are ātaking the pissā. Labor has promised to make excessive supermarket pricing illegal, to fix what it has labelled a gap in...[Read More]
Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals
26 March
Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australiaās net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget. A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]
āNation-buildingā deal as public schools fully funded
26 March
A landmark agreement that ensures every Australian student receives a fully funded public eduction is being toasted as a nation-building breakthrough. After months of back-and-forth, the Commonwealth on Monday bowed to demands from a final holdout...[Read More]