The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Italian firm Webuild, a contractor on Australia's Snowy Hydro project, is defending itself against two criminal proceedings by SafeWork NSW. The charges allege the company exposed five workers to serious risk of death or injury in separate incidents involving a falling truck and a faulty drill.
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.
