Degree or trade? The earnings gap may not close until your 50s
A university degree still delivers a substantial financial advantage over a working life, but new analysis suggests the payoff can take decades to emerge...
Full-time pay tops $108,000, but inflation erodes real gains
Average full-time earnings in Australia have climbed above $108,000 a year, with women recording slightly stronger growth than men and the gender pay gap...
Yasmine Turner named 2027 Rising Women of Western Sydney Scholarship recipient
Social entrepreneur Yasmine Turner has been named the recipient of the 2027 Rising Women of Western Sydney Scholarship, recognising her work helping young Australians...
South Australian Premier extends Independence Day wishes to Indian community
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has extended his best wishes to the Indian community ahead of India’s Independence Day on 15 August 2026.
In his...
SA launches first dedicated electric vehicle trade apprenticeship
South Australia is introducing its first four-year trade apprenticeship dedicated to electric vehicle technology as rising EV sales increase demand for technicians with specialist...
Pacific Airshow returns after 2025 grounding
The Pacific Airshow will return to the Gold Coast this weekend, with organisers and the Queensland Government expecting the three-day event to attract thousands...
HIA backs push to simplify building code
The Housing Industry Association has backed a proposal by Senator Andrew Bragg to simplify the National Construction Code, arguing that growing regulatory complexity is...
Cost of living and housing strain mental health
Cost of living pressures, housing stress and growing concerns about technology are among the factors shaping mental health and wellbeing across Australia, according to...
New 10-year heritage strategy adopted to preserve local history
Parramatta has adopted a new 10-year heritage strategy that will guide the protection and promotion of the city’s historical places, stories and cultural traditions,...
Public consultation opens on MCG future
Victorians are being invited to help shape the future of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with public consultation now open as part of a business...