After being rejected twice by an electorate that didn't want to give up lucrative tax arrangements on property, the Albanese government has sniffed the breeze and decided the time is ripe for change.
Researchers from the Centre for Policy Development (CPD) in Australia found that typical worker pay has not kept pace with productivity growth for three decades, with gains increasingly captured by businesses. This challenges previous findings and raises questions about wage-setting, ownership, and technology's future direction.
Musician Jayson Gillham has lost his unlawful discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in the Federal Court of Australia. The case stemmed from the MSO's decision to cancel a performance after Gillham made comments about the war in Gaza.
An Indigenous-led whale-watching tour in Australia combined cultural knowledge with scientific observation, highlighting how Indigenous songlines and ancient practices offer unique insights into whale behavior and conservation. A US scientist noted the complementary nature of Indigenous and Western science.
Researchers from the Centre for Policy Development (CPD) in Australia argue that typical workers' pay has not kept pace with productivity growth for 30 years, with businesses capturing the gains. Their findings challenge previous research and raise questions about wage-setting, ownership, and technology's future direction.
France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Mbappé also contributed an assist, moving him level with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot. France advances to the semifinals to face either Spain or Belgium.
Seven Hobart venues, including several on Salamanca's waterfront, have closed, prompting discussions about changing consumer behavior. Patrons, particularly young people, are drinking less, pre-drinking more, and using discount apps due to rising alcohol costs, impacting the viability of the hospitality industry.
