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First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

The Holocene or the Anthropocene – Are we serious about the climate change?

“A committee of roughly two dozen scholars has, by a large majority, voted down a proposal to declare the start of the Anthropocene, a newly created epoch of geologic time.”

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year

Eligible parents with babies born or adopted from July next year will receive an extra 12% of their government-funded paid parental leave as payment to their super fund.

Fiji to host ‘critical issues’ conference to shape future of Pacific news media sector

This conference at USP is a gathering of academics, media professionals, policymakers and civil society organisation representatives to engage in critical discussions on news media topics.

What is negative gearing and what is it doing to housing affordability?

The attractiveness of negative gearing in Australia is mainly due to its ability to reduce the amount of income tax.

Urbanisation and tax have driven the housing crisis

The pandemic lockdowns and the changes that flowed from them have disrupted the paradox and will take some time to settle down.

Facebook won’t keep paying Australian media outlets for their content. Are we about to get another news ban?

Meta has now decided that the cost of providing news in Australia is too high.

Tasmania is picturesque and absolutely divine

As exploring Tasmania needs a lot of driving and not all the roads are well paved and smooth like the big cities, planning is crucial.

The National Rugby League goes to Las Vegas

If Las Vegas is a success, other US stars might just grab a franchise of their own.

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‘So out of touch’: Western Australian Labor MPs criticised for comparing themselves to FIFO workers

Is it “disrespectful” to compare parliamentary travel with FIFO roles? as many FIFO workers spend months each year away from home.

India and Canada to appoint security liaison officers to tackle cyber threats, fraud and transnational organised crime

India and Canada have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, following high-level talks between India’s National Security...

Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Melbourne church, police investigate possible arson

Fire Rescue Victoria worked to prevent the fire from engulfing the entire building, successfully bringing the situation under control before major structural damage occurred.
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