Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison says the government, like families, must live within its means.Mick Tsikas/AAPAhead of this year’s federal budget the government has consistently spoken of the need for Australia to “live within its means”, but what does this really mean? These eight charts show where Australia’s federal...
Treasurers throughout Australia’s history have used their budget role to reach out to people.AAP/Mick TsikasGovernment budgets need explaining and promoting – both in the budget speech itself and especially in the publicity before and after. That means soundbites – which all of us know but few profess to love – are...
As we get ready to vote in a federal election, satisfaction with democracy is at its lowest level since 1996.ShutterstockWhen the budget reckoning is over and Australian households have made marginal adjustments to their spending plans, one fundamental question will remain – who do you trust to run the country?
In February and March this...
This is part of our series on hidden or stigmatised health conditions in men. Read the other articles in the series here.
Although breast cancer is usually seen as a woman’s disease, around 145 Australian men were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and around 25 died from it. A little under 1% of all breast cancers occur in men, so it is...
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Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...
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For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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The local junior footy club raises enough money to send a team interstate. A community garden double...
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Modern Australian childhood is undeniably intertwined with technology. From educational tablets in p...