The appeal board in the Lance Collard homophobia case says homophobic and racist language is commonplace in the AFL due to the "highly competitive" nature of the game.
Australia has formally objected to a proposed 12.5% US tariff, arguing there's no credible evidence of forced labor in Australian products. Australian business leaders also urged exemptions for certain imports if the tariff proceeds.
Researchers from the Centre for Policy Development (CPD) in Australia found that typical workers' 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.
Italian firm Webuild faces two criminal proceedings in NSW for allegedly endangering workers on the Snowy Hydro project. Incidents include a truck falling from lifts and injuries from a faulty drill.
Italian firm Webuild faces two criminal proceedings in NSW for allegedly endangering workers on the Snowy Hydro project. Incidents include a truck falling from lifts and injuries from a faulty drill, with Webuild denying the charges.
Italian firm Webuild is defending itself against two criminal charges from WorkSafe NSW alleging it exposed five workers to serious injury risks on the Snowy Hydro project. Incidents include a truck falling from lifts and injuries from a faulty tunnel boring machine drill.
Australia faces slow economic growth, with GDP per capita declining. While business investment and low unemployment offer some positives, productivity is a key concern. Artificial intelligence is seen as a potential driver for productivity gains, attracting investment in data centers, but also raising community concerns about energy, water, and noise.
