Cost of Living and Housing: Why Australian Households Feel Under Pressure Like Never Before
For millions of Australians, the cost-of-living crisis is no longer an abstract economic concept or a headline driven by quarterly statistics. It is experienced daily — at the supermarket checkout, in rent renewal em...
Teens discover books on social media. What will the under-16s ban do to their reading?
In a video address to the nation, timed with Australia’s world-first teen social media ban, Prim...
Bondi Attack: A Tragedy That Shook Australia
On 14 December 2025, Sydney was struck by one of the most devastating acts of violence in modern...
Supermarket price gouging will be banned from July. Will consumers actually end up better off?
This week, the federal government announced a ban on supermarket price gouging[1], aiming to get…
Mid-year budget update will project deficit of nearly $37 billion for current financial year
Wednesday’s budget update will project a deficit of $36.8 billion for this financial year, which is …
Trump is close to naming the new Federal Reserve chief. His choice could raise the risk of stagflation
US President Donald Trump has signalled in an interview with the Wall Street Journal[1] he is cl…
Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher convicted of sedition, in major blow to press freedom
This week, after a 156-day trial, the Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy …
Australia
AEH Expand Goulburn Dealership to Support Southern Tablelands Farmers
AEH Group have expanded their footprint with a new dealership in Goulburn, bringing Case IH and New Holland machinery closer to farmers in the Southern Tablelands. The dealership offers a full range of tractors, combines, bale...
The budget update shows a slight improvement in the federal deficit, but it’s mostly due to good luck
The federal government’s mid-year budget update shows a modest improvement in the deficit forecast in 2025–26, but much of this comes from a larger-than-forecast tax take. The update, known as the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal...
Attorney-General Rowland to repay some travel money; cost of government’s battery subsidy scheme explodes
As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she charged for a family holiday …
Grant Unlocks Funding to Keep Faith Communities Safe
The Minns Labor Government has today announced that faith-based organisations can share in $5m of funding to enhance the safety and security of religious communities across the state. Illustra…
Big batteries are now outcompeting gas in the grid – and gas-rich Western Australia is at the forefront
Australia’s electricity grids are undergoing a profound transformation. Solar and wind have provided 99% of new generating capacity since 2015. Last month, renewables hit parity[1] with fossil fue…
The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns
There has been massive global interest[1] in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers of doom‑scrolling and mental‑health risks potent…
The Times Business
Mint Payments partners with Zip Co to add flexible payment options for travel merchants
Mint Payments, Australia's leading travel payments specialist, today announced a partnership with ...
When Holiday Small Talk Hurts Inclusion at Work
Dr. Tatiana Andreeva, Associate Professor in Management and Organisational Behaviour, Maynooth U...
Reflections invests almost $1 million in Tumut River park to boost regional tourism
Reflections Holidays, the largest adventure holiday park group in New South Wales, has launched ...
Partnership repaints approach to tradie mental health crisis
Haymes Paint Shop has supercharged its commitment to blue-collar counselling service TIACS to enco...
YepAI Emerges as AI Dark Horse, Launches V3 SuperAgent to Revolutionize E-commerce
November 24, 2025 – YepAI today announced the launch of its V3 SuperAgent, an enhanced AI platf...
What SMEs Should Look For When Choosing a Shared Office in 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain the backbone of Australia’s economy. As of mid-2024, sma...
MYER one expands to leading global retailer JD Sports Australia
JD Sports Australia is joining forces with the Myer Group in a new strategic partnership that wi...
The Industry That Forgot About Women - Until Now
For years, women in trades have started their days pulling on uniforms made for someone else. Th...
How Singapore and Dubai Anchor Modern Global Expansion Models
At a Glance Singapore offers financial structure and tax transparency. Dubai enables trade agi...
Times Magazine
With Nvidia’s second-best AI chips headed for China, the US shifts priorities from security to trade
This week, US President Donald Trump approved previously banned exports[1] of Nvidia’s powerful ...
Navman MiVue™ True 4K PRO Surround honest review
If you drive a car, you should have a dashcam. Need convincing? All I ask that you do is search fo...
Australia’s supercomputers are falling behind – and it’s hurting our ability to adapt to climate change
As Earth continues to warm, Australia faces some important decisions. For example, where shou...
Australia’s Coffee Culture Faces an Afternoon Rethink as New Research Reveals a Surprising Blind Spot
Australia’s celebrated coffee culture may be world‑class in the morning, but new research* sugge...
Buying a property soon? What predictions are out there for mortgage interest rates?
As Australians eye the property market, one of the biggest questions is where mortgage interest ...
98 Lygon St Melbourne’s New Mediterranean Hideaway
Brunswick East has just picked up a serious summer upgrade. Neighbourhood favourite 98 Lygon St B...
Australia’s electric vehicle surge — EVs and hybrids hit record levels
Australians are increasingly embracing electric and hybrid cars, with 2025 shaping up as the str...
Tim Ayres on the AI rollout’s looming ‘bumps and glitches’
The federal government released its National AI Strategy[1] this week, confirming it has dropped...
Seven in Ten Australian Workers Say Employers Are Failing to Prepare Them for AI Future
As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates across industries, a growing number of Australian work...
The Times Features
A Thoughtful Touch: Creating Custom Wrapping Paper with Adobe Firefly
Print it. Wrap it. Gift it. The holidays are full of colour, warmth and little moments worth celebr...
The Daily Concerns for People Living in Hobart
Hobart is often portrayed as a lifestyle haven — a harbour city framed by Mount Wellington, rich...
AEH Expand Goulburn Dealership to Support Southern Tablelands Farmers
AEH Group have expanded their footprint with a new dealership in Goulburn, bringing Case IH and ...
A Whole New World of Alan Menken
EGOT WINNER AND DISNEY LEGEND ALAN MENKEN HEADING TO AUSTRALIA FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PERFORM...
Ash Won a Billboard and Accidentally Started a Movement!
When Melbourne commuters stopped mid-scroll and looked up, they weren’t met with a brand slogan or a...
Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?
COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn’t gone away[1]. SARS-CoV-2, ...
Why Fitstop Is the Gym Australians Are Turning to This Christmas
And How ‘Training with Purpose’ Is Replacing the Festive Fitness Guilt Cycle As the festive season ...
Statement from Mayor of Randwick Dylan Parker on Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Our community is heartbroken by the heinous terrorist attack at neighbouring Bondi Beach last nigh...
Coping With Loneliness, Disconnect and Conflict Over the Christmas and Holiday Season
For many people, Christmas is a time of joy and family get-togethers, but for others, it’s a tim...