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Claims GDP is an outdated measure of policy impact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
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Evidence of new planet at the edge of the solar system

Astronomers have found “tentative evidence” of another large planet at the edge of the solar system. In an article published earlier this week, astrophysicist Brian
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Aussie start-ups optimistic about 2025

A large majority of Australian start-ups are confident about their prospects in 2025, despite a challenging fundraising climate. A new survey from Angel Investment
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Nation’s monthly wages bill tops $100b

Australia’s monthly wages bill has topped $100 billion for the first time. New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show total wages and
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Students’ STEM skills shine bright at showcase

Students from across the country converged on Brisbane this week to showcase their future-shaping skills and inventions. Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) hosted the
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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
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Business failure rate back to pandemic highs

Australian businesses are failing at the greatest rate since the pandemic, with the hospitality sector the hardest hit. The latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index
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Surge in home batteries to store solar power

The number of Australian homeowners installing batteries to store power generated from rooftop solar has jumped more than 20 percent this year. Climate Council CEO
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International filmmakers set to converge on the Gold Coast

It’s time to put your star-spotting skills to the test as some of the world’s best filmmakers head to the Gold Coast for the 17th Asia Pacific Screen Awards
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Health staff shortages spark global skills competition

A doctor and nurse shortage is placing extra pressure on global health systems at a time when aging populations are increasing demand for services. The OECD 2024 Health
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