Australia
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Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Tenants have “close to no power” in challenging the use of rent tech platforms which ask for huge amounts of personal data, leaving them exposed to massive data breaches. Digital …
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Labor gathers to pick leader after Andrews calls time
Victoria could have its first female premier in more than three decades as Daniel Andrews heads for the door. Labor MPs are gathering at parliament to discuss a new leader …
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Victoria’s departing premier: towering or divisive, leaves behind a lasting imprint
Today, after nine years at the helm, Dan Andrews quit as Victoria’s premier. “Nine years ago, I visited Government House to be sworn in as the 48th premier of Victoria …
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Migration as a solution to aged care workforce shortages to be examined by parliamentary inquiry
Migration will need to solve significant workforce shortages in the aged care sector. This issue will take centre stage at Wednesday’s final public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on …
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More Australians struggling with power bill shock
One of Australia’s largest energy companies is supporting thousands more households with hardship programs as people grapple with rising prices. Origin Energy general manager for government engagement Tim O’Grady told a …
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Irene Pnevmatikos MLC resigns due to ongoing health issues
Irene Pnevmatikos, who has served in the Legislative Council for five and a half years and has advocated fiercely for the interests of South Australians, is stepping away from politics. …
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Daniel Andrews quits as premier of Victoria
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s premier after almost a decade in the top job. Mr Andrews will step down as the state’s leader and as the member for Mulgrave …
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When Skalkos extended a helping hand to Murdoch
The news of Rupert Murdoch departing from the helm of his media empire, News Corp, dominated Australian and international media. The international press focused on Murdoch’s trajectory, how, from 1954, …
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NSW Government sharing more than $450,000 worth in grants for multicultural groups in 2024
The NSW Government has officially opened up their Festival and Events Grants for the state’s multicultural and multifaith organisations, encouraging all to apply and have a share of the over …
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Qantas dips into profits for $80m customer improvements
Under fire Qantas is dipping into its massive profits to try to win back the trust of disgruntled customers. A Qantas Group market update released on Monday morning reveals the …