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As the COVID cash glut comes to an end, the Reserve Bank is changing the way it sets and maintains interest rates

Under this approach, the Reserve Bank will continue to supply plenty of funds that banks can freely borrow at the target cash rate

OPINION

Urgent need to address the South Asian drowning crisis in Australia

Individuals born in India accounted for the highest proportion of migrants who drowned in Australia between 2009–2019.

HEALTH

Whooping cough is surging in Australia. Why, and how can we protect ourselves?

There was a smaller outbreak between 2014 and 2017, with more than 60,000 cases in these years.

OPINION

The National Autism Strategy is urgently needed. Does the government’s new draft do enough to help those in crisis?

Education systems are struggling to meet the demand for the growing number of autistic students coupled with our expectation of inclusive classrooms.

OPINION

It’s getting even harder to find full-time work. So more people are taking second part-time jobs

Many people have had to either cut back on spending or find ways to supplement their regular income

POLITICS

Who will Trump pick as his running mate? In 2024, the ‘Veepstakes’ are higher than usual

The job of vice president of the United States is not a normal one at the best of times.

OPINION

We teach school kids about safe sex. We need to teach safe sexting too

Instead of “don’t do it”, teens may be more receptive to discussions about consent and mutual respect for one another’s bodies

OPINION

What is the Stations of the Cross ritual, and why do Christians still perform it at Easter?

The practice of memento mori (remembering death) is found in a wide variety of religious and philosophical traditions.

OPINION

Instagram and Threads are limiting political content. This is terrible for democracy

It’s also likely to have a chilling effect, stopping content creators from engaging politically altogether.

OPINION

Government rushing through bill to crack down on ‘uncooperative’ non-citizens it is trying to remove

"Another day, another rushed, patch-up job from a panicked government when it comes to border protection, national security and community safety."

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Kiwifruit firm Dosanjh Horticulture, director Jatinder Singh fined $135,000 over unpaid work and wage breaches

The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

IMMIGRATION

International student numbers capped as Australia freezes intake at 295,000 for 2027

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POLITICS

Tougher bail laws drive court expansion across Geelong and Melbourne suburbs

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said Victorians expect safety to come first and the government is responding with stronger laws and improved court systems.