Beyond ANU: Rethinking Australia’s university funding crisis

Financial strain faced by the ANU highlights a need for a strategy that puts students, research and innovation at the heart of our national agenda, writes Vince Hooper. THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU), one of the country’s premier institutions, is …

Sony’s BRAVIA Theatre home audio products to be available in Australia in July

Sony’s 2025 BRAVIA Theatre home audio products, which boast of providing a cinematic audio experience for a home setup, will be available in the Australian market in July.   The range includes the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6 ($899), a 31.2ch soundbar with a …

Pope Francis’ funeral: Governor-General Sam Mostyn to represent Australia at service in Rome

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken to Governor-General Sam Mostyn about representing Australia at Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome. Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died after suffering a stroke and cardiac …

Australia's birth rate is at an all-time low - here are the factors causing us to delay or rethink parenthood

Australia's birth rate has dropped to an all-time low as younger Australians delay parenthood or rethink it altogether. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals the Australian birth rate has dropped to just 1.5 children per woman from a …

Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs

A key decision to be made in the upcoming election will be the government’s approach to road transport. Labor’s National Vehicle Efficiency Scheme (NVES) applies gradual (and arguably, too slow) policy pressure on the companies selling vehicles to …

Australia’s basic-metals problem: old plants and subsidised Chinese competition

Australia’s ability to produce basic metals, including copper, lead, zinc, nickel and construction steel, is in jeopardy, with ageing plants struggling against Chinese competition. The multinational commodities company Trafigura has put its Australian …

Australia: Workforce Upskilling for Victoria’s Sustainable Energy Sector

Victoria is advancing its renewable energy sector through a new initiative focused on sustainability and technological innovation in alternative energy, aimed at training a skilled workforce for the growing wind energy industry. An AU$ 4.9 million …

Local losses in Australia's greatest naval tragedy

Australia, New Zealand dollars near 2025 highs as US asset sales gather pace

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hovered near 2025 highs on Tuesday, having cracked major resistance as U.S. President Donald Trump's tirade against the Federal Reserve further undermined investor trust in U.S. assets. The Aussie was at $ …

Early voting kicks off in close election for Australia’s prime minister

Australians started early voting ahead of a national election on May 3, with polls showing the center-left Labor government holding a narrow lead over the opposition with two weeks to go until the campaign ends. Almost 50% of Australians cast their ballots …