Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

12 February

From space science conventions to paediatric gastroenterology conferences, Australia has bagged $1 billion worth of international events.The lucrative business events sector took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and has struggled to get back...[Read More]

Small cars show a big thirst for petrol in road tests

12 February

Some small cars have a surprisingly big thirst for fuel, with the latest vehicle road tests showing three popular hatchbacks exceeded their advertised petrol consumption by more than 20 per cent.One popular model consumed 35 per cent more petrol...[Read More]

French wine exports weaken for second straight year

12 February

French wine and spirits exports fell for a second consecutive year in 2024, hit by weaker demand for premium vintages as the industry grapples with lower prices, a softer Chinese market and tariff threats, industry group FEVS reported.Exports of...[Read More]

Reason ‘lazy’ teens can’t get up for school revealed

12 February

Laziness may not be behind Australian teenagers' chronic sleepiness despite one-third of a parents believing the myth.Research by The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne released on Wednesday shed light on the incorrect stereotypes facing...[Read More]

Women in media under-represented at senior levels

12 February

Women working in Australian media hold significantly fewer chief executive and managing director roles as a report shows the extent of gender disparities at the highest levels of the industry.The report, collated by Women in Media, looked at all...[Read More]

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

12 February

Flexibility, a strong career trajectory and healthy renumeration are just some of the benefits that come with jobs in the science, technology, mathematic and engineering (STEM) fields, yet women remain under-represented in the workforce.Tuesday...[Read More]

Tesla slump and falling prices set to change EV market

12 February

A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting.Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000...[Read More]

Essential intervention to provide worker housing boost

12 February

Australia's most expensive housing market could be on the front line of plans to increase build-to-rent developments as a state intervenes to provide much-needed homes for priced-out essential workers.Tax breaks to boost private construction of...[Read More]

‘No-brainer’ home ownership boost for HECS debt Aussies

12 February

Homeownership will become easier for Australians burdened with student debt after financial regulators promised to relax HECS treatment by lenders.At the urging of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the prudential regulator agreed to tell banks they can...[Read More]

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

12 February

Australians are paying more each month for broadband access, in a trend that has significantly boosted revenue for the National Broadband Network.And more households may pay to access higher download speeds in future after an additional 217,000...[Read More]

Women reach parity with men in 2024’s top films

12 February

For the first time in recent history, the percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists has equalled the percentage of films with male protagonists.Movies like Wicked, Inside Out 2 and The Substance lifted Hollywood's theatrical...[Read More]

Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine’s gifts

12 February

Florists are bustling as loved-up Australians prepare to splurge for Valentine's Day as the time-honoured gift remains popular, but with a next-generation twist.More than 3.8 million people are planning to buy gifts for their special someone in...[Read More]

Rex may be nationalised if no private buyer for airline

12 February

The federal government could buy out regional carrier Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector bidder can't be found.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would work with Rex administrators to find a buyer committed to providing...[Read More]

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump’s tariffs

12 February

Industrial communities are holding their breath to see whether Australia can negotiate an exemption to US President Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs.While Mr Trump signed off on 25 per cent tariffs without exception, confirmation he's...[Read More]

‘Preferred’ koala park opens door to major logging

12 February

Almost 1000 square kilometres of koala habitat could be logged under industry's ideal scenario for a national park crucial to the species' survival in one state, new mapping suggests.The proposed Great Koala National Park aims to link dozens of...[Read More]