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Inflation-busting approach is ‘unnecessarily cruel’

By Warwick Smith The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will look at the latest unemployment figures – 4.3 percent, roughly 650,000 people out of work – and see a
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Power prices ‘heading for 10 percent drop’ next year

The Queensland Government says power prices are set to drop by about 10 percent next financial year as the state’s Energy Roadmap rolls out. Treasurer and Energy
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Small businesses starting to embrace AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shifting from a “curiosity” for Australian businesses to a practical tool. NAB Economics research released today said the shift was
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New defence strategy ignores the big story

By Peter Layton Sometimes new government strategies really aren’t newsworthy. The 2026 National Defence Strategy (NDS) is like that. The biggest headline from the
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Guardian appoints former police officer into safety role

Guardian Childcare and Education has appointed a former NSW Police Service child protection officer into its new national Investigations Lead role. Jason Madsen takes on
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Brisbane and Los Angeles sign sister city deal

Brisbane has signed a Sister City deal with the next Olympic and Paralympic Games host city Los Angeles in a collaborative agreement to build closer ties. Brisbane Lord
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How to tell if your dog is in pain

By Jacqueline Boyd New research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled in recognising pain in their pets as they might like to think. This could have
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Unemployment steady at 4.3% in March

The seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate was steady at 4.3 percent in March off the back of 18,000 new jobs. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures
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McR celebrates two lawyers of the year

McCullough Robertson Partners Damien Clarke and Tim Longwill have been recognised as Lawyers of the Year in the 2027 Best Lawyers rankings released today. Mr Clarke
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‘Spinster’ stigma on female singlehood still lingers

By Maddison Sideris Being a single woman isn’t the social taboo it once was. Singlehood seems to be on the rise, with more single person households, and more women
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