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Can you take last‑minute sick leave or time off to watch the Socceroos? Here’s what the law says

With a win or draw, Australia would qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament for only the third time in history.

Underlying inflation is still too high, keeping another interest rate hike on the table

After a long run of high inflation numbers and interest rate hikes, mortgage holders could be forgiven for hoping rate relief is on the way.

Pauline Hanson has raised an uncomfortable question about Australia’s foreign aid. Here’s why it matters

The first notable aspect of Hanson’s response is the apparent softening of her position on aid spending.

From pay to taxes, big changes are coming for Australian workers and businesses from July 1

From July 1, the current lowest income tax rate, which applies to income from A$18,201 to $45,000, will be reduced from 16% to 15%.

India, China and Vietnam fuel backpacker visa increase as Australia faces calls for reform

Ballots are already used to manage the massive excess demand for backpacker visas in China, India and Vietnam.

The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?

The law comes into effect at a time when the major supermarkets are under scrutiny for their pricing practices.

What’s in the US‑Iran peace deal? A lot of concessions and empty promises from Trump, in return for little

President Donald Trump’s claims of success make this feel like an “emperor has no clothes” moment.

‘Every day I think about money’: How can we support uni students who struggle financially?

To understand what supports are available and what challenges today’s students face, we analysed 41 Australian universities’ policies on financial support for students.

Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends adults eat at least two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day.

Australia’s backpacker boom hits new high as visa numbers soar

Backpacker visas include the 417 Working Holiday Visa, for rich countries and uncapped, and the 462 Work and Holiday Visa, mainly for poorer countries and mainly capped.

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