Thousands more Australians could move to a four-day work week as ACT government considers public servant shake-up

Thousands more Australians could move to a four-day work week as ACT government considers public servant shake-up

Thousands of public servants could be moving to a four-day work week, as the ACT government responds to calls from a parliamentary committee to reduce workloads. The ACT government agreed last Tuesday to set up a working group in the 2024 to create a road map for future trials. It said it was “mindful of … Read more

Bill Granger, Beloved Australian Celebrity Chef, Dies At 54

Bill Granger, Beloved Australian Celebrity Chef, Dies At 54

Bill Granger, an Australian chef, restaurateur and food writer known for his elevated takes on breakfast fare, died on Christmas Day, his family announced Tuesday. He was 54. Granger died peacefully at a London hospital “with his wife Natalie Elliott and three daughters, Edie, Inès and Bunny, at his bedside,” according to a statement posted … Read more

Wild weather kills at least 10 people in 2 eastern Australian states – National

Wild weather kills at least 10 people in 2 eastern Australian states – National

Wild weather has left at least 10 people dead in the eastern Australian states of Queensland and Victoria, officials said on Wednesday. Three men, aged 48, 59 and 69, were killed after a boat with 11 people on board capsized in rough weather in Moreton Bay off the south Queensland coast on Tuesday, police said. … Read more

The Halloween driving act that could set drivers back $1500

The Halloween driving act that could set drivers back 00

Motorists on their way to a dress up party this weekend may need to plan for a carpark costume change upon arrival because driving in some outfits is technically an offence. Oversized clown shoes or sky-high Barbie stilettos, a Scream mask or some zombie eye contacts, anything that restricts a motorist’s movement or vision can … Read more

Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices, says outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe

Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices, says outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe

A stronger helping hand from government to keep prices stable and the economy humming has been offered up as a parting suggestion by outgoing Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. In his final speech as governor, Lowe said more flexibility to pull spending and taxing levers to manage the economy and keep inflation stable could “help … Read more

Scorpio-N gets zero safety ANCAP rating; M&M working to meet unique regulations

Scorpio-N gets zero safety ANCAP rating; M&M working to meet unique regulations

New Delhi: Mahindra & Mahindra’s sports utility vehicle Scorpio-N has received zero safety rating from ANCAP, prompting the company to state it will incorporate upgrades in the product mid-cycle update to meet the new safety regulations. The vehicle earlier had scored five stars for adult occupancy and three stars for child occupant protection in the … Read more

Australia oil and gas producers Woodside and Santos in merger talks

Australia oil and gas producers Woodside and Santos in merger talks

Bloomberg/Contributor | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Australia’s Santos jumped to a five-week high on Friday on news the company is in talks to merge with Woodside Energy. Santos and Woodside Energy, two of Australia’s largest oil and gas producers, have opened talks to discuss a potential merger in what could create an 80 … Read more

Average household with solar panels saving thousands of dollars on power bills

Average household with solar panels saving thousands of dollars on power bills

The average household is saving thousands of dollars each year on their power bills with rooftop solar and battery storage. Households can save between $822 and $1350 on their power bills if they have rooftop solar and this jumps to between $1322 and $2252 if households have an 8.5kWh battery, government analysis shows. An 8.5 … Read more

Where is it safe to travel in 2024? See the updated list

Where is it safe to travel in 2024? See the updated list

Planning a vacation? Here are the countries that pose the maximum risk for travelers in 2024 — and also the ones that are the safest — according to International SOS. The risk assessment firm, in its 2024 Risk Map, has ranked these countries based on several metrics, including security, medical dangers as well as the … Read more

RBA Melbourne Cup Day interest rates decision: Reserve Bank of Australia makes big call in face of high inflation

RBA Melbourne Cup Day interest rates decision: Reserve Bank of Australia makes big call in face of high inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has resumed hiking interest rates after holding steady for the past four months, piling on financial pressure for mortgage holders. The RBA met on Tuesday and chose to hike the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Economists share RBA cash rate predictions … Read more