OPINION

Inflation has slipped below 6%, but is it enough to stop Reserve Bank from raising interest rates?

The prices of new dwellings grew more slowly as demand eased and problems with the supply of materials improved

OPINION

‘I’m really stuck’: how visa conditions prevent survivors of modern slavery from getting help

Migrant workers need further protection from exploitation caused by temporary visas

OPINION

Chances are your child’s school uses commercial programs to support teaching: what parents should know

This can threaten children’s engagement in learning and undermine the value of professional teaching staff

OPINION

US Supreme Court restores merit in college admissions as American Left fudges policy debate

The rationale for affirmative action the Justices claimed, has led to an unconstitutional racial discrimination system

OPINION

The Job-ready Graduates scheme for uni fees is on the chopping block – but what will replace it?

The main practical consequence is some students will be burdened with HELP debts that take decades to repay

OPINION

Cancelling the Commonwealth Games won’t come cheaply – Victoria now faces the legal consequences

Victoria’s economic outlook is at greater risks than normal, with growing debt burden from about $135.4 billion in 2024 to $171.4 billion by 2026–27

OPINION

This is how we build ethical student leaders of tomorrow

Efforts should be made to create a suitable platform to lead in order to address the issues surrounding them.

OPINION

Despite Unemployment at 3.5% for those out of work it’s become harder to get a job, here’s why

Fewer new jobs are being created, but an unusually high number of vacancies is keeping the demand for workers high

OPINION

Does teaching profession need a major overhaul?

How students learn, effective pedagogy, classroom management, and culturally and contextually responsive teaching are central to all teacher education programs in Australia.

OPINION

The reason behind rumours of a coup in Fiji

The 2013 Constitution, imposed by a decree, ensures that the military remains the guardian of the constitution and tensions between the military and the government have been brewing.

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INNOVATION

India’s women lead the world in AI skills, nearly twice the global average

At 1.9, Indian women score higher than women in the United States (1.71), Canada (0.97), and the United Kingdom (0.90) — countries long regarded as frontrunners in technology talent.

NEWS

Australian-British executive Tania Baumann and Indian diplomat Tanmaya Lal appointed Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-Generals

The appointments were announced by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey as the organisation strengthens its leadership team ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.

NEWS

Australian retail giant to offshore hundreds of IT jobs to India amid cost-cutting drive

“As part of this program, some activities currently performed in our Australian support office will transition to a new global centre in Bengaluru.”