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We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save you on fuel – and few will save as much as promised

Written by John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra

The opposition has unveiled its response to Labor’s A$17 billion “top-up” tax cuts outlined in Tuesday night’s federal budget: cheaper fuel for Australians.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will take to the election a policy to halve the fuel excise for 12 months. It would drop from 50.8 cents a litre...

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home
China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross dom…
Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants
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What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research
The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.Victoria, still reeling from disa…
Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
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Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive&rdquo…
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 &ndas…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Consumption economy cracks - what it means for businesses
Cracks are showing in two-speed consumption economy according to new research by Wunderkind, a leading performance marketing solution that powers personalisation at scale for online brands and retailers. The research reveals…
Your super fund is invested in private markets. What are they and why has ASIC raised concerns?
If you are a member of a super fund, some of your long-term savings are probably invested in private markets.Public markets are familiar to most of us – the stock…
MSMEs in the Philippines: An Overview
The Philippines’ economy heavily relies on its businesses and MSMEs to grow and help the people. Depending on the scale of the business, it helps reduce poverty and provide jobs…

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...

We calculated how much Dutton’s excise cut would save you on fuel – and few will save as much as promised

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Consumption economy cracks - what it means for businesses

Your super fund is invested in private markets. What are they and why has ASIC raised concerns?

MSMEs in the Philippines: An Overview

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security