The AFL appeals board has quashed Zak Butters's conviction for abusive language against umpire Nick Foot, saying a Tribunal member listening in while driving his car for part of the original hearing constitutes a miscarriage of justice.
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.
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.
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.
Telstra's recent network failure, mirroring Optus's in 2025, underscores Australia's policy prioritizing competition over essential service reliability. The article argues for a national essential services network (ESN) for resilience.
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.
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.
