Even the government agrees Job-ready Graduates has failed. Here’s what should replace it
By 2027, just under one third of Australian university students will be paying more than A$18,000 for a single year […]
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Not just cigarettes and alcohol: why the ‘Oasis index’ and others like it offer real economic insights
Timothy Dykes/Unsplash Many Melburnians were aghast to learn their city had won a trophy no one wants: the most expensive
The Origin Energy breach has been unusual – but there are ways to better protect your data
This week, customers of Origin Energy learned their personal details have been stolen in a data breach. They joined the
Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when they’ve missed out
cottonbro studio/Pexels Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain – a punch in the guts or
How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives?
SolStock/Getty Images Many students in years 7 and 8 begin choosing their own electives at school for the first time.
Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too
ridvan_celik/Getty This week, the Victorian government announced it will act to protect workers from “inappropriate and unfair uses” of artificial
Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises
New figures show Australians aged 55–64 saw the biggest jump in workforce participation. Marcus Aurelius/Pexels, CC BY Around 76,300 Australians
The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That won’t unwind the damage to the global trading system
Cheunghyo/Getty Images An Australian clothing company, Nashie, recently received a six-figure refund from the US government, including 6% interest, for
The way Australia taxes gas production is stuck in the past – this is why companies aren’t paying their fair share
Igor Spb/Getty Images Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports peaked at just over A$90 billion in 2022-23 following Russia’s invasion
Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school
On Thursday tens of thousands of Victorian public school teachers, principals and education support staff are walking off the job