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Why cash has made an unexpected comeback in Australia: new study

After two decades of declining cash use, Australians are handing over more banknotes and coins for regular purchases again, a new survey by the Reserve Bank[1] has found. The decline in the use of physical money had...

3 reasons the war between the US, Israel and Iran is headed for a frozen conflict
The Coalition wants NDIS reform to focus on 3 things. Here’s what this would mean for users – and the budget

One Nation’s rise turns around as Newspoll and Resolve both have Labor well ahead

Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of...

This fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fuel use

Australia is in the middle of a fuel crisis, but the way the state and federal governments have ...

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%, roug…
As entry-level jobs dry up in NZ, how can we help young people find their way into work?
Getting a first foothold on the career ladder has never been easy for young workers. But in t…
Australia’s Blind Spot: While Fuel Dominates the Headlines, These Structural Crises Are Being Ignored
As Australians grapple with fuel shortages and rising petrol prices, it’s easy to understand why…
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…

NDIS: What is it? Where does the money go?

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the most ambitious social policy reforms in the country’s modern history. It is also one of the most expensive — and increasingly, one of the most debated. For ...

The Coalition wants NDIS reform to focus on 3 things. Here’s what this would mean for users – and the budget

The government is expected to announce further changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) this week, focused on containing the rising number of participants and the growth in costs, and cracking down on fraudul...

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 …
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, t…
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…

Melbourne Residential Property: Up or Down in 2026?

Melbourne’s property market in 2026 is not delivering a simple answer. It is neither booming nor...

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…

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