Unemployment rate inches higher to 3.8 per cent
The jobless rate has inched 0.1 percentage points higher to 3.8 per cent, with 7000 jobs disappearing from the economy in March. The participation rate fell to 66.6 per cent …
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ACOSS and UNSW Sydney report reveals wealth gap between Australia’s richest and poorest households is getting bigger
The gap between Australia’s haves and have-nots has substantially widened in the past two decades, data shows. A report, led by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and UNSW …
Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s mother dies at Adelaide hospice
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s mother has died. Wong said her mother, Jane Chapman, died on Sunday. She was a woman of “exceptional intellect and penetrating insight, of mischievous wit …
Australia Post is cutting its letter delivery in half. Here’s what it means for you
Popping a letter or a card in the post? From next week, snail mail will be even slower than it is now. Australia Post will start to deliver letters only …
Australia calls out Israel for ‘systemic failure’ of upholding humanitarian law over death of aid workers in Gaza
Israel’s killing of seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom, reflects a “systematic failure” to commit to the observance of international humanitarian law. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says she …
Millions of Aussies to be hit by up to $200 hike kicking in today
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent from today, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government last month approved an average …
Millions of Aussies to be hit by extra $159 cost in just days
Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent on April 1, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average …
How Centrelink opening hours, payments and reporting dates will change over 2024 Easter long weekend
Payment and reporting dates over the Easter long weekend are set to shift for Centrelink customers. The revised dates accommodate for branch closures affecting processing times and face-to-face appointments. Centrelink …
Calls for better support for migrant women facing domestic violence in Australia
Sophie* moved to Australia to chase new opportunities and pursue her PhD when she found herself trapped in a violent relationship. On a student visa, she was ineligible for social …
Submarine plans to begin after $5b Australia-United Kingdom deal
Australia will spend more than $4.6 billion on a submarine nuclear reactor factory in the United Kingdom to ensure its new nuclear-powered fleet arrives on time. The 10-year deal will …