Will checking character references really help you find the best candidate for a job?
marvent/ShutterstockFinding the best person to fill a position can be tough, from drafting a job ad to producing a shortlist of to...
Inflation is slowly falling, while student debt is climbing: 6 graphs that explain today’s CPI
BagzhanSadvakassov/Upsplash, CC BY-SAAustralia’s inflation rate has fallen for the fifth successive quarter, and it’s ...
Our housing system is broken and the poorest Australians are being hardest hit
Just when we think the price of rentals could not get any worse, this week’s Rental Affordability Snapshot by Anglicare has ...
Half our colleagues suffer pain and discomfort from periods. But they’re still a taboo subject at work
Have you ever felt sick at work? Perhaps you had food poisoning or the flu. Your belly hurt, or you felt tired, making it hard to ...
Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night
Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear abo...
The NSW treasurer says a slashed share of GST will cost his state $11.9 billion. But where did he get…
anek.soowannaphoom/ShutterstockNSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey caught the headlines yesterday, courtesy of a blistering spe…
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What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains
Here’s something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest r…
Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents
Many of today's cannabis products barely resemble the 'weed' that most middle-aged adults grew up with. VladK213/iStock …
What I teach Harvard Law School students about opening arguments
Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in Manhattan Criminal Court on April 19, 2024.Sarah Yenesel - Pool/Getty Imag…
Chemical pollutants can change your skin bacteria and increase your eczema risk − new research explores how
Certain chemicals in synthetic fabrics such as spandex, nylon and polyester can alter the skin microbiome.SBenitez/Momen…
What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
The Seattle skyline with Mt. Rainier in the background. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe right-wing poli…
Transporting hazardous materials across the country isn’t easy − that’s why there’s a host of regulations in place
Hazardous materials regulations make sure that the vehicles carrying them have the right labels. Miguel Perfectti/iStock…
The Anglican Communion has deep differences over homosexuality – but a process of dialogue, known as ‘via media,’ has helped…
Members of the Church of England's Synod, at Church House in central London, on Feb. 9, 2023. James Manning/PA Images vi…
EU migration overhaul stresses fast-track deportations and limited appeal rights for asylum seekers
A 'hotspot' detention center on the Greek island of Lesbos.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe European Parlia…
Death of Marine commander scarred by 1983 Beirut bombing serves as reminder of risks US troops stationed in Middle East…
Gen. Alfred M. Gray Jr., who died on March 20, 2024, at the age of 95, was seen as a legend for his heroism in combat.Bu…
Are race-conscious scholarships on their way out?
Some colleges and universities have put race-based scholarships on hold.Carlos Barquero via Getty ImagesThe fate of hund…