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Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help

Written by Sally Baker, Associate Professor, Migration and Education, Australian National University

The damage inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Queensland and northern New South Wales has been extensive. Several areas have had infrastructure badly damaged, and many homes have been destroyed.

With natural disasters set to become “situation normal” as the impacts of heating oceans and climate change accelerate, it’s...

A $100 million fine for ‘appalling’ predatory sales practices caps a horror week for Optus
A Federal Court judge on Wednesday ordered Optus to pay a A$100 million fine for its “appalling” high-pressure sa…
Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure
Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesAsked today whether Optus’s chief executive should be considering his future after the …
How IT Services and IT Procurement Drive Business Success in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses cannot thrive without strong digital infrastructure. From com…
New research shows Black Summer’s megafires left lasting scars far beyond property damage
Beginning in the second half of 2019, what we now know as the Black Summer fires began devastating eastern Australia. Thousan…
Expressing strong opinions can put your job at risk. Clearer laws would help
Tracey Nearmy/Getty ImagesWithin days of American conservative Charlie Kirk’s assassination, people posting on social m…
1 in 3 Australians in their late 60s are still working, new HILDA survey shows
Jeff Overs/Getty ImagesAustralia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australia…

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…

5 Reasons to Hire a Building Contract Lawyer Before Your Next Construction Project in Melbourne
If you're planning to build, renovate, or develop a property in Melbourne, you might be focusing on finding the right architect, builder, or project manager. But there’s one professional most…

regulatory changes announced, but legislative reform still needed
Mark Baker/APIn response to Australia’s biggest ever data breach, the federal government will temporarily suspend regulations that stop telcos sharing customer information with third parties.It’s a necessary step to deal…
What we've learnt from COVID-19 outbreaks in abattoirs
From the United States[1] to Brazil[2], Britain[3], Germany[4] and Australia, meat-processing plants have played a peculiar role in spreading COVID-19. In Brazil, union officials[5] allege one-fifth of the industry’s employees –…
Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs
Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesRecent calls from sections of the tourism industry to cut the international visitor levy (IVL) risk undermining one of the few bright spots in current government…

Samsara Eco appoints Dr. Lars Kissau as General Manager for Asia

Australian biotech innovator Samsara Eco has announced the appointment of Dr Lars Kissau as its first General Manager of Asia. Based in Singapore...

From the first bounce to the final siren - small business lessons from the AFL Grand Final

The AFL Grand Final is one of the most anticipated days on the sporting calendar. This Saturday, the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions will battle i...

Australia’s top finance leaders recognised as CFO role expands

Amid surging regulatory demands and rapidly evolving industry, Australia’s most influential Chief Financial Officers will be honoured at the inaug...

Why outdated security leaves small businesses exposed to crime

Small and medium businesses in Australia are under increasing pressure to address security gaps that criminals readily exploit. An unlocked door, an...

Why it’s time telcos rethink location and put customer experience first

Maurice Zicman, Vice President - CX Strategy at TP in Australia unpacks why the telco industry must rethink old assumptions and focus on digital-f...

Manny Shah: Is your business disappearing from Google? You’re not alone

Small business owners across Australia are panicking as their websites vanish from Google’s front pages overnight. According to Manny Shah, cofounde...