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The RBA’s policy deliberately creates unemployment. So why do we treat the jobless so badly?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will look at the latest unemployment figures[1] – 4.3%, roughly 650,000 people out of work – and see a labour market that is still “too tight”. In other words, not enough people a...

This fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fuel use
As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?

We Warn About Cancer on Cigarettes. Why Not Heart Disease on Fast Food?

Walk into any convenience store in Australia and you’ll see cigarette packs dominated by stark i...

DemosAU gives Labor one of its worst poll results this term

A DemosAU poll has Labor down three points on primary votes since February to just 26%, with Lab...

Israel and Lebanon have a ceasefire, but global attention shouldn’t move on. This isn’t a tidy end to the war
After weeks of bombardments in southern Lebanon that have killed more than 2,000 people[1] and d…
Health Care in Australia Varies From State to State. Where Is It Best to Get Sick?
Australia’s health system is often described as one of the strongest in the world—universal cove…
Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers
The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Aus…
Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war
The Trump administration claims its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz[1] is working, with nine sh…

Fuel: What It Has Done to Australian Air Fares, Flight Schedules and How We Think About Going Overseas

For decades, Australians have taken for granted that the world is accessible. A long-haul flight was expensive, yes—but predictable. Airlines scheduled routes years in advance, fares moved within a relatively stable range, and...

Leaving School: What Career Options Will Make It Hard for AI to Replace You?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it is here, embedded in workplaces, reshaping industries, and quietly changing what it means to have a “secure” career. For school leavers, the question is no longer just:...

The Albanese Government’s plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investment
LABOR’S RETROSPECTIVE TAX GRAB RISKS 3 MILLION JOBS The Albanese Government’s plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investment dating back nearly two decades is a reckless cash grab that thre…
Court outcome reinforces wildlife trafficking will not be tolerated in NSW
A 20-year-old man has been fined close to $50,000 and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to multiple wildlife trafficking offences for importing dozens of reptiles to NSW. Zaixi Zheng was p…
The government wants to curb NDIS spending. Here’s how it might succeed
Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast. The NDIS is a government-funded program providing support[1] to more than 760,000 disabled Australians[2]. It …
Sports Stars Unite for Aussie Youth in National “Hold On Challenge
The Sydney Swans, Carlton Football Club, the Wallabies, Ninja Warrior Ben Polson and MMA star Arlene Blencowe back the Hold On Challenge to build young Australians' mental fitness and resilience.Som…

Power Bills: What Are the Options to Decrease What a Family Pays

Australian households are being told, repeatedly, to “use less power.” Turn off lights. Shorten...

How to Maximise Your Likelihood of Being Accepted for a Rental Home

Australia’s rental market is competitive, fast-moving, and increasingly selective. In many areas...

Why The Times Is a Valuable Place to Advertise Regional Property
Regional Australia has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Once considered secondary mark…
Why The Times Is a Profitable Place to Advertise Luxury Property
Luxury real estate operates by a different set of rules. At the high end of the market, success…
Why The Times Is a Sensible Place to Advertise Commercial Property
In commercial real estate, success rarely comes from simply listing a property—it comes from pla…
Why The Times Is a Rewarding Place to Advertise Property for Rent
Australia’s rental market has tightened dramatically in recent years. Low vacancy rates, rising …

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