Cost Over Climate: Australians To Spend AU$80B On Energy Upgrades
On average, households plan to spend AU$7,500 on energy-efficient upgrades over the next five years, which could add up to more than AU$80 billion nationwide. About 50% of Australians want to make their homes eco-friendlier, driven mostly by a desire to reduce energy costs.
Australian Influencer Sparks Debate After Spending AU$45,000 On Gender-Selective IVF In US
A mother of two boys and one girl, Bailey sought a second daughter and worked with Gender Selection Australia (GSA) to connect with California-based doctor Daniel Potter, who specializes in gender selection and genetic disease screening.
Woolworths Price Cuts: 400 Grocery Essentials Reduced To Ease Cost-Of-Living Strain
The discounted items include popular choices like chicken schnitzels, Greek yoghurt, frozen berries, and 2-litre bottles of Coca-Cola. According to Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell, the average price reduction will be around 10%.
AI Hiring Tools In Australia May Reinforce Discrimination, New Research Warns
AI tools, such as CV scanners and vocal assessments, are designed to save time and money by sorting, ranking, and scoring applicants. This means a computer program might already be deciding whether a jobseeker's application is accepted or rejected, even before the person meets with a human interviewer.
Australia Urges US-China Trade Resolution, Awaits Response On Tariff Exemption
Last month, President Trump chose not to exempt Australia from a 10% tariff on most imports, adding strain to U.S.-Australia ties that were already affected by the earlier 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Australia's Job Market Shifts: Travel Agents, Farmers See Sharp Decline As Care And Tech Surge
The KPMG report, drawing on data from the ATO, Census, ABS, and Jobs and Skills Australia, not only highlighted which jobs were disappearing, but also shed light on the roles gaining momentum in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Australia's Core Inflation Hits 3-Year Low, Raising Hopes For Interest Rate Relief
Investors expect the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to reduce rates by 0.25% on May 20, as global growth concerns, mainly due to US tariffs, grow. However, a higher-than-expected inflation reading has led some to reduce their bets on multiple rate cuts this year.
Australians Question Privacy As A Political Party Uses Legal Loophole To Send Mass SMS Campaigns
There is no need to be alarmed, as these messages are the result of a legal loophole. Under current Australian law, political parties are permitted to send mass, unsolicited SMS messages during election periods, bypassing the usual privacy protections.
10 Australian Abattoirs Gain Access To Chinese Market As Demand Rises
Over the weekend, 10 Australian sheep and goat abattoirs received approval to enter the Chinese market for the first time, following a rigorous and lengthy approval process by Beijing.
Anzac Day 2025: 110th Gallipoli Anniversary Marked By Rain, Reverence, And Heckles
The dawn service began at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra with a didgeridoo performance by Flight Lieutenant James Evans, a member of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Coalition Plans To Reduce 41,000 Public Service Jobs, Focus On Canberra-Based Roles
Neither the Leader of the Opposition of Australia, Peter Dutton, nor other leaders have said how many jobs would be cut, but they have focused on reducing Canberra-based positions.
Anzac Day Retail Hours: What Stores Are Open And Closed Across Australia
Woolworths stores will be closed in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Perth. In Victoria, the Northern Territory, and the ACT, they will open at 1:00 p.m. Tasmania stores will open at 12:30 p.m., and regional WA stores will open at either 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Cash Out Day Returns: Protest Aims To Highlight Support For Physical Money
Jason Bryce, the founder of the group Cash Welcome, said this was a way for Australians to tell banks and politicians that they want to keep using cash and be able to access it easily.
Federal Election 2025: Early Voting Opens April 22 Across Australia
During the Australian federal election, voters will elect all 150 members of the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 Senate seats.
Australians Face AU$98 Million In Holiday Surcharges Over April's Long Weekends: Report
Businesses are adding high surcharges to help recover rising wage costs. The extra spending estimate comes from ABS retail data, showing Aussies spend around AU$5.3 billion at cafes, restaurants, and takeaways, with an average 15% surcharge.
Easter Weekend Store Closures: What's Open And Closed Across Australia?
Woolworths has confirmed that most of its stores across Australia will shut on Good Friday. Coles supermarkets will be closed across the country on Good Friday. Kmart and Target will also shut all their stores nationwide for the day. Bunnings, Aldi, and all Westfield shopping centres will be closed on Good Friday as well.
Oz Lotto Jackpot: 15 Queenslanders Become Instant Millionaires In Syndicate Split
If one person had won the whole amount, they would have been Oz Lotto's second-biggest individual winner. Some winners were still unaware of their good fortune, while others with registered tickets had already been contacted.
Taco Bell Australia Faces Uncertain Future As Collins Foods Plans Exit Or Sale
Collins Foods said if they can't find a buyer within a year, they will look at other ways to shut down the Taco Bell stores.
Will Australia's New Housing Policies Backfire? Experts Warn Of Rising Prices
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plan involves allowing buyers to get a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. Meanwhile, the Coalition's promise to make mortgage repayments tax-deductible is expected to increase demand, which could push prices higher.
Tropical Cyclone Threatens Western Australia: Residents Urged To Prepare As System Intensifies
Cyclone watches have been issued from the Berkeley River mouth to Cockatoo Island, covering much of the northern Kimberley coastline. Gale winds are expected to impact coastal areas and nearby islands within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Legionnaires' Disease Alert In Sydney's CBD: 6 Hospitalized As Authorities Probe Outbreak
Dr. Vicky Sheppeard, the director of the Public Health Unit at NSW Health South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, said all six people had spent time in Sydney's CBD during the period when they were likely exposed.
Australia's Home Prices Surge: Median Value Up AU$230,000 In 5 Years
Adjusted to today's median values, the recent growth equals about a $230,000 increase, which is roughly half the size of earlier percentage peaks but far more significant in terms of money.
NSW Doctors Strike: Will Surgeries Or Appointments Be Cancelled?
The strike, organized by the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Asmof), followed a breakdown in negotiations with NSW Health over better pay and working conditions.
Australian Dollar Hits 5-Year Low Amid Global Trade War Fears And Economic Uncertainty
The Australian dollar is struggling to stay above 60 US cents after falling to a five-year low of $0.5933 earlier in the day.
Hackers Steal AU$500,000 In Superannuation Cyberattack, Albanese Promises Strong Response
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia did not name the impacted funds but confirmed they were reaching out to affected members to inform them if their data had been compromised.
Are Millennials And Gen X Rethinking Their Career Choices? Survey Reveals Burnout, Financial Concerns
Among those who expressed regret, 47% said they did not earn enough money. Furthermore, 30% mentioned their interests and passions had changed, 28% found their jobs unfulfilling, and 26% were unhappy with their work-life balance.
Sydney Metro Train Door Malfunction Leaves Passengers Stunned, Sparking Safety Concerns
Some riders on the driverless train recorded the open door, while a digital sign above one exit displayed a message stating, "This door is out of service."
Should Australians Be Able To Access Superannuation Before Retirement? Social Media Divided
In Australia, employers are required to contribute 11.5% of an employee's earnings to their superannuation, as long as the worker is over 18 and works at least 30 hours a week.
Avalon Airshow Tragedy: Aerobatic Plane Crashes During Performance, Pilot Seriously Injured
According to Victoria Police, the pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered serious injuries. The crash happened far from spectators, and no other injuries have been reported.
Woolworths Prices Rise While Coles And Aldi Become Cheaper: Report
Even without discounts, Choice found that prices at Coles and Aldi went down, while Woolworths experienced a small increase. Aldi's grocery prices remained mostly the same, from March to December last year, dropping by just 0.3%.