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Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief

By holding steady, the bank is signalling it is not yet fully convinced inflation is returning to target and is prepared to wait for further evidence before cutting again.

Were donors serious about the sustainability of benefits from projects?

Analysis of project reports revealed two fundamental areas of concern that help us to understand the neglect of sustainability: defining sustainability, and coherence in donor development policies and practices.

Why some uni teachers give higher grades than students deserve

To better understand grade inflation, we sought the opinions of those closest to the phenomenon: university teachers.

Hong Kong’s light fades as another pro-democracy party folds

The world witnessed Hong Kong at its brightest during the 2014 Umbrella Movement, when hundreds of thousands of pro-democracy protesters camped out on city streets for several months.

Pacific People first: the critical role of education

There are at least 15 universities serving the region, including new or enhanced national institutions.

6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash

Consumers should not believe everything they see on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube from the growing numbers of “finfluencers” – content creators who build their audience by giving out financial advice.

How many serious incidents are happening in Australian childcare centres? We don’t really know

The national childcare quality authority’s data shows there has been a slow but steady increase in the rate of serious incidents in the eight years to 2023–24.

Australia’s superannuation regulator is worried about your fund’s spending, Should you be?

Super fund, CBUS, last year admitted it spent A$387,000 of members’ retirement savings on a 40th birthday bash attended by 750 guests.

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations, What can they do?

High staff turnover at the centre should be a warning sign for employers and parents alike.

AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced

The supposed revolution coming to agriculture goes by several names: “precision agriculture”, “smart farming”, and “agriculture 4.0” are some of the more common ones.

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Nearly 200 Victorian multicultural groups to receive $4.9 million in grants

The successful organisations represent more than 46 ethnic communities and 15 faith groups, with more than $1.6 million allocated to groups supporting new and emerging communities as well as regional Victoria.

Australia and US tighten security ties with new AFP–FBI alliance targeting terrorists

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington, strengthening cooperation between Australia and the United States on counterterrorism, transnational crime and intelligence sharing.

Coalition pledges $524 million to duplicate Donnybrook Road in Melbourne’s north

“Removing the bottleneck at the level crossing and duplicating the entire eight-kilometre stretch is part of the coaliation plan to deliver infrastructure to the very communities that have been starved of it.”
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