Business
Rewards push to give apprentices the tools to stay on
21 February
Industry groups hope a review into a federal apprenticeships will lead to better financial incentives for trainees to stay on the job long term. Skills Minister Brendan OâConnor on Monday outlined a review of the Australian apprenticeships...[Read More]
Four-day work week trial delivers sick leave surprise
14 February
A four-day working week trial at Australiaâs largest private health provider has delivered a marked drop in sick and carerâs leave among frontline workers. Stress levels have also reduced across all 250 workers in the first 10 weeks of...[Read More]
Australia will issue rules for âriskyâ solar inverters
14 February
Cybersecurity standards for solar inverters, batteries and electric vehicle chargers are being developed by the Australian government amid concerns some equipment could leave the nation exposed to foreign interference. The issue emerged in two...[Read More]
Schools to trial AI alternative after ChatGPT ban
7 February
Children in more than a dozen NSW schools will help test an in-house artificial intelligence app after the state banned the popular ChatGPT over cheating concerns. The trial AI app, called NSWEduChat, was an important first step for the rollout of...[Read More]
Five leadership skills that make a great leader
1 February
Being viewed or referred to as a âleaderâ or âfuture leaderâ in any establishment is a major sign of how well-regarded you are as an employee. However, while a leader may or may not be a manager, being a manager doesnât instantly make...[Read More]
Calls for fee-free uni for disadvantaged students
1 February
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds should be eligible for fee-free university places in industries facing chronic shortages, the sectorâs peak body has urged. In a pre-budget submission to the federal government, Universities Australia has...[Read More]
Purpose of govt must evolve as voters seek âwellbeingâ
31 January
Politicians are on notice that the old âjobs and growthâ catchcry wonât be enough to attract voters, especially younger ones, in Australiaâs evolving democracy. Federal politicians are particularly on the nose, with less than one in five...[Read More]
Full steam ahead as government secures gas deal
24 January
Gas-fired stations could have enough fuel to power the east coast for two and a half years, after the government secured a commitment as the nation moves away from coal. Energy Minister Chris Bowen and Resources Minister Madeleine King on Monday...[Read More]
Supermarket âbig duopolyâ to go under microscope
17 January
The countryâs grocery giants could be forced to comply with a mandatory code of conduct amid surging shelf prices and skyrocketing supermarket profits. The government announced on Wednesday that former Labor minister Craig Emerson would head its...[Read More]
Water trigger âtoo vagueâ to stop onshore gas expansion
17 January
Intended protection laws will fail to prevent big gas companies putting Australiaâs ground and surface water at risk, a leading environmental engineer warns. An assessment known as the water trigger, in place for more than 10 years and expanded by...[Read More]
Leadership skills for workplace success
11 January
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisation to new heights. To become a successful...[Read More]
Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise
10 January
A fall in the number of GPs bulk billing highlights the need for the government to make health care more affordable, doctors say. A report by healthcare monitors Cleanbill revealed the national average for out-of-pocket costs to see a GP is now...[Read More]
Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout
10 January
Supermarkets have been put on notice to pass on savings when meat and food prices drop. When wholesale prices go down, the cost of items at the checkout should drop as well, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The government is reviewing competition laws...[Read More]
Leaders spread new year cheer after challenging 2023
3 January
The sun has set on a challenging year yet prime minister Anthony Albanese says much has been achieved. Wishing Australians a happy new year, Mr Albanese acknowledged the difficulties of 2023. âYet, right around our country, Australians rose to...[Read More]
Strategies to increase employability: upskilling and reskilling
28 December
In a fast-paced, evolving work environment, continuous learning and adaptability are paramount to dealing with unemployment and in building and succeeding in oneâs career. Employees and employers alike need to embrace upskilling and reskilling...[Read More]