Time to wake up to $75 billion sleep problem
The annual economic impact of sleep-related health issues in Australia is growing, soaring past $75 billion.
A new report, led by Flinders University, revealed that
Read more1 May 2025
Homeowners set to reveal sustainability secrets
More than 200 eco-friendly homeowners will throw open their doors on Sunday and give away their sustainability secrets.
The annual Sustainable House Day aims to showcase
Read more1 May 2025
Olympic opportunity for gold-medal security
By Rodger Cook
In a perfect world, the Olympic Games would be only about sport.
In reality, every host city carries a heavy, often hidden, burden: the responsibility to
Read more1 May 2025
Nine (updated) facts about Aussies born overseas
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the annual update to Australia’s population by country of birth.
With data for 2024 now available, here are nine
Read more1 May 2025
Inflation drops despite Brisbane-based power spike
Australia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate since late 2021, despite a large quarterly rise.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of Prices Statistics
Read more30 April 2025
New DV laws provide police with on-the-spot powers
Police will be able to issue on-the-spot 12-month Protection Directions under new legislation being tabled in Queensland Parliament this week.
State Minister for the
Read more30 April 2025
Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers
The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1).
Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
Read more30 April 2025
Call to amend social work approach in communities
Social workers are being urged to change their practices when working in First Nations communities.
A University of South Australia (UniSA) study found current
Read more30 April 2025
Cost of living pain impacts giving levels
Cost of living pressures have seen almost half of regular donors in Australia cut their level of giving over the past 12 months.
The research, commissioned by Australia
Read more30 April 2025
Rising uncertainty risks business paralysis
By John Simon and Ben Wang
Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty.
The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, noted in
Read more30 April 2025