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Claims GDP is an outdated measure of policy impact

Scientists are urging governments to ditch GDP as an indicator of policy success and adopt a more wholistic measure of the health of an economy. A research paper out of

A cybercrime reported every six minutes in Australia

Australians reported cybercrimes at a rate of one every six minutes over the past year. The annual Australian Signals Directorate’s (ASD) Cyber Threat Report has shown

Cap-free cleaning and gardening support for elderly

Older Australians will be able to access unlimited gardening and cleaning support next year under changes to a Federal Government initiative. Aged Care Minister Anika

$40m boost to Toowoomba mining tech manufacturer

A Toowoomba company is the first to benefit from a Federal Government program to boost sovereign manufacturing capabilities. Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) has secured

Skills-based qualifications to drive future jobs growth

Nearly all the jobs that will drive employment growth in Australia over the next decade will need more than a high school qualification. The 2024 Jobs and Skills Report

Government prepares cash mandate for business

The Federal Government will determine next year which businesses will be required by law to continue to accept cash in an increasingly digital world. Federal Treasurer

Strathpine set to be a hub of student activity

The Moreton Bay suburb of Strathpine will be home to one of the first Suburban University Study Hubs (SUSHs) in Australia. The centre, 20km north of Brisbane, will be

World-leading seagrass nursery supports Reef restoration

The world’s largest seagrass nursery has been unveiled in central Queensland, boosting restoration efforts on the Great Barrier Reef. Great Barrier Reef Foundation

Will a $900m fund have any impact on productivity?

By Roy Green Productivity is the greatest structural problem in our economy, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. He says there is “no higher priority for

Net zero ‘out of reach’ without large-scale storage

Australia’s goal of achieving net-zero is “out of reach” without large-scale energy storage. A new report from Monash University suggests without policy changes to

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