Finance Minister Mathias Cormann said there is "no easy way to repair the budget".Paul Miller/AAPFinance Minister Mathias Cormann says government spending needs to be reduced over time to an average of around 24% of GDP “at the most”, and warns that sustainable budget reform cannot be delivered without continuing structural reform of...
Julian Burnside at a hearing during the Tampa case in 2001.AAP/John HargestThis piece is based on the 2015 Hamer Oration, delivered by Julian Burnside on September 28, 2015.
It was with some surprise that I found myself engaged in such a hotly political issue as refugee policy. I had never been involved in politics, nor interested in it. My best...
Has Chris Brown been made a scapegoat for domestic violence?Marcel Antonisee/EPAIn case you missed it, the big news in music over the weekend was that Chris Brown, the American R'n'B singer, has been put on notice by the Australian government that his visa to tour here might be refused.
The reason? In 2009, Brown was convicted of assaulting singer...
We now have the technology to do track our sleep through the night, but that may be doing more harm than good. Marisa/Flickr, CC BY-SASleep is as important to health as diet and exercise and, thanks to new technology, tracking sleep is now routine in monitoring overall well-being. But are the devices used to do this actually useful, or have...
Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...
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Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...
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As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations, including...
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In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...
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The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...
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Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...
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Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...
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Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...
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The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...
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Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...
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