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Australia’s 3.8% inflation rate is concerning, but not enough to trigger a interest rate rise

A rate of 3.8% is what the Reserve Bank had forecast. It is in line with market expectations, and well down on the 6% recorded this time last year.

Trump assassination attempt exposes American democratic erosion and its global consequences

The gravity of this event is exacerbated by the context of recent years, during which the U.S. has witnessed significant democratic erosion.

The right to disconnect is coming to Australia. What does this mean for you?

In Australia, the right to disconnect will be a right under general protection laws.

How old, inefficient housing and time-of-use electricity rates are leaving some households worse off

Heating and cooling account for up to 50% of energy use in Australian homes, varying by climate zone and heating technology.

Pitch Black 2024: Global Powers Unite in Largest-Ever Military Exercise Amid Rising Chinese Aggression

Interoperability is the key aim, as allies must know how to operate together in peacetime, in case they are ever required to fight side by side.

The role for Pacific media in charting a pragmatic global outlook

Journalism from the region is essential in shaping views of the region.

Biden’s Withdrawal from 2024 Race Revives Historic Party Convention Process

In fact, Party leaders in previous decades often knew more about the candidates than the public at large

The traditional university is on its deathbed. Should we care?

The gap between university academic staff and university management has widened as their ideas about the fundamental purpose of a university drift further apart.

Our cities’ secret gardens: we connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

People living in cities are increasingly disconnected from nature. This has potentially far-reaching consequences.

The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

The construction sector is a valuable economic sector in the Australian economy and is highly political. It is also the most male-dominated employment sector in the country.

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“Failure of leadership”: Calls for Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to resign over alleged CFMEU corruption

"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

“Nice start, everyone played well”: Travis Head leads Australia to commanding T20 World Cup win over Ireland

Australia are also set to receive a major boost with veteran batter Steve Smith expected to join the squad during the tournament.

Free swimming lessons made permanent for Northern Territory primary students

“Exploring waterfalls, swimming at local springs or pools, boating and fishing are all part of the unique Territory lifestyle. We want to protect that by teaching our youngest Territorians how to swim while they’re in primary school.”
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