The prime minister has warned Australia needs to collectively plan for an ageing population, with economic growth in coming decades set to slow. The 2023 Intergenerational Report to be released …

Brisbane will be shaken by a mock earthquake to test the response of emergency crews from around the world. More than 300 personnel from 30 countries will take part in …

Cost of living pressures have helped supermarket giant Coles to a 4.8 per cent rise in profit but organised crime is increasingly threatening its bottom line. The company on Tuesday …

Australians are being warned against complacency about bushfires as parts of the country enter a danger period months ahead of the season’s official start date. Hundreds of NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters …

Travellers may need to brace for sky-high ticket prices as airlines attempt to cut their emissions. The government’s updated safeguard mechanism, which came into effect in July, limits the greenhouse …

Problem gamblers can now ban themselves from betting services and advertising. A government-run self-exclusion register, known as BetStop, has been rolled out to help minimise the risk of problem gambling. …

Qantas has been hit with a class action lawsuit seeking millions of dollars in refunds and compensation for customers who had flights cancelled following the COVID outbreak. Echo Law filed …

Australia’s population will age rapidly over the next four decades, with women expected to live to almost 90 years, and demand for aged care and social assistance workers to surge. …

In Greece, a coastal battle rages as the tranquillity of beaches is disrupted by the rise of beach clubs, as reported by ABC News. While “fringe lunatics” stir up the …

Australians will get a snapshot of their economic future when a major report is released this week. In a quiet week for economic data, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the …