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Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.

Is it too late for Biden to bow out in 2024?

Many allies privately, and publicly, worry that Biden is at risk not only of overstaying his welcome, but of passing the baton to his twice-impeached rival that Biden himself pillories as an existential threat to democracy.

After a lifetime studying superannuation, here are 5 things I wish I knew earlier

There are benefits to paying timely attention to your super early in your working life to get the most from this publicly mandated form of financial self-discipline.

Medicare turns 40: Here are 3 reforms that can help meet our health needs

Medicare is now struggling to ensure the access to health care for millions of Australians we were once promised.

Global South must get equality in international cooperation decision-making

Ongoing conflicts across Africa, Asia, and Europe, of which images of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are visible on international media, have jeopardized Agenda 2030.

How to watch dance

For the uninitiated, dance can be difficult because, like music, it uses a non-verbal language.

Here’s how parents can prepare healthy lunchbox and keep costs down

Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children’s energy levels throughout the school day, which in turn helps maintain their concentration.

Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

Deterministic weather forecasts giving certainty are only possible for a week or two, and only for the large features of the weather.

Why Australian workers’ true cost of living has climbed far faster than we’ve been told

While the consumer price index increased 5.4% in the year to September, the living cost index for households headed by wage earners climbed 9%.

If you discover mould after moving into rental property? Here are your legal rights

If the tenant requests repairs and the landlord doesn’t act, the tenant can lodge a repair order

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Wyndham council passes unanimous no-confidence motion against Mayor Preet Singh

Councillors noted that a newly formed “West Party” had been actively campaigning against Singh, suggesting the issue was being amplified for political gain.

Australia’s top diplomat Harinder Sidhu retires after 39 years shaping foreign policy

Ms Sidhu most recently served as DFAT Deputy Secretary for the International Security, Legal and Consular Group, a role she assumed in July 2025.

India-New Zealand trade deal to be signed today puts carpets, skills and investment in spotlight

India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today on April 27, 2026, marking a major step forward...
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