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Extreme heat over 50℃ is likely to become more common, giving us yet another reason for Australia to act fast on climate change.

How did Australia get its name, and why is the national holiday so controversial?

While Australians believe they are well prepared for retirement, many are worried about the political risks they face once they are retired, research suggests.

One cherry grower says ‘I’ve never been so worried in my whole 36 years being a farmer’

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iTWire Tuesday, 04 May 2021 12:57 Consumer behaviour changing, study finds Shares Australian companies are poised to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and this recovery will usher a change in consumer behaviour, according to a study. As customer sastisfaction soar, the study recommends "companies should adapt to the new normal" to deliver different experiences to attract and retain loyal consumers.  Consumer behaviour and expectations are changing in Australia, and businesses ...

But what the summit demonstrated is the world has reset on climate action, and will probably remain in a cycle of ambition while Biden is in the White House. Instead of a competition for who can avoid responsibility most cunningly, what’s under way now is a race to win the transition. Australia needs to be in this race for the following reasons. Runaway global heating imperils human lives. Failing to transition Australia’s carbon-intensive economy to the new energy economy imperils jo...

Royal backlash has no impact on Australias constitution10/03/2021|3min While Australians might experience a “slight shift” in sentiment towards the monarchy the people ultimately do not want a republic, according to National Chair of the Australian Monarchist League Philip Brenwell. “Most people realise the events happening in Los Angeles with Harry and Meg really don’t impact on our constitution and our monarchy in this country”, he said. “The people are interested in other things,...

How did Australia get its name, and why is the national holiday so controversial? 26 January 2021 • 4:31pm Its a controversial date in Australia, but for many Down Under, Australia Day, which falls on January 26 every year, is the perfect excuse for a few beers and a barbecue. Marking the day in 1788, when British settlers arrived on Australian shores for the first time and Captain Arthur Phillip raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove, the celebration has been part of the national calendar...

Sydneys ghost town: On the day of Australias largest sale event of the year shoppers are nowhere to be seen as customers heed the call of Premier Berejiklian and stay at home Sydneys CBD was almost empty on Saturday morning after a recent outbreak in coronavirus cases in the city Barricades, COVID-19 marshalls and police were all out in full force ahead of the citys Boxing Day sales  Few turned up with many deciding to heed governments advice to stay at home, turning to online shopping