Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch
22 May
Private information stashed in your documents, notes, email replies and internet search history could be used to boost artificial intelligence tools in future to make results more useful. Google revealed plans to tap into more of its users’...[Read More]
Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food
22 May
Young workers earn 70 per cent of an adult wage but a union is demanding the federal government change this given the cost of living pressures. Under the “adult age, adult wage” campaign, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association...[Read More]
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist
22 May
Regulating the reckless use of artificial intelligence, speeding up approvals for renewable energy projects, and changing privacy and corporate tax laws will be targeted in a push to boost the Australian economy. The Productivity Commission named 15...[Read More]
Record gift gives hope to women with painful condition
21 May
Women’s health research in Australia has been given a record financial boost, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of a debilitating and historically ignored condition. UNSW Sydney will establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research...[Read More]
Qantas, Jetstar cash in on lack of airline competition
21 May
Australia’s sole budget carrier has cashed in on the lack of competition in the nation’s aviation sector. Within the Qantas Group’s whopping $1.5 billion earnings before tax in the first half of 2024-25, Jetstar jacked up prices to record an...[Read More]
Common fabric could save lives from most deadly disease
21 May
Turning silk like fairy floss into artificial blood vessels will provide a lifeline for cardiovascular patients, scientists say. Cardiovascular disease is Australia’s top killer, contributing to one in four deaths. But after almost a decade of...[Read More]
‘Accountability’ at heart of low public sector pay gaps
21 May
Low gender pay gaps at Australia’s biggest public sector employers are the result of structures and accountability, but the union says equity measures must be prioritised to ensure fair workplaces. Well-known employers have had their pay gaps...[Read More]
Fresh bid to solve causes behind eating disorders
21 May
Elise Griffin still remembers when she first began restricting her food intake and increasing her workouts, after an offhand comment from a family member about her stomach. She was just 12 and quickly became hyper-critical of her body. In the years...[Read More]
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EOFY countdown: personal tax tips to maximise your refund
15 May
As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s a smart time to start preparing your personal tax return. Being proactive now can help you avoid stress, maximise your deductions, and potentially increase your refund. Whether you’re a...[Read More]
Taxation for small business owners: EOFY preparation and working with your accountant
15 May
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, small business owners face one of the most critical periods in their business calendar. Proper preparation and a clear understanding of your taxation obligations can make a significant difference...[Read More]