Where does ScoMo rank in the pantheon of former PMs?: Historians say Scott Morrison’s legacy will be debated for decades.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/where-does-scomo-rank-in-the-pantheon-of-former-pms-20240228-p5f8hf.html
Quick Glance: Scott Morrison Issues China Warning in Farewell Speech
- Scott Morrison delivers farewell speech with warning about China
- He highlights the significance of his Christian faith in politics
- Morrison cautions about ongoing threat from China
- He praises colleagues and family while cautioning about China's strategy
The Morrison paradox will haunt (and influence) Australian politics for decades to come
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-morrison-paradox-will-haunt-and-influence-australian-politics-for-decades-to-come-20240124-p5ezrp.html
Quick Glance: ScoMo's Resignation from Politics
- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is resigning from parliament after 16 years, triggering a by-election.
- Morrison stated it's time for a new member to bring fresh energy and long-term commitment to the community.
- Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor praised Morrison's legacy, including his contributions to AUKUS, handling Covid, and tax reform.
- Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie paid tribute to Morrison and emphasized that his resignation is ultimately his own decision, and his prime ministership will be well regarded.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare study finds pet-related injuries to owners increased over the past decade
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-13/injuries-caused-by-pets-increasing-in-australian-homes/103580222
Businesses that survived as result of pandemic tipped to collapse in 2024: More Australian businesses will be pushed into bankruptcy next year – and these are ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/businesses-that-survived-as-result-of-pandemic-tipped-to-collapse-in-2024-20231218-p5es4c.html
‘Hated’: Big mistake that wounded Qantas: In a few short years, Qantas has gone from one of the country’s most beloved brands to one of the most distrusted.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/qantas-faces-an-uphill-battle-after-a-hellish-year/news-story/abca2aa3e45c01b2928b7d98af4d1e95
Victoria’s secret $63m Tennis Australia bailout, months before sport body’s $62m surplus
theage.com.au/sport/tennis/victoria-s-secret-63m-tennis-australia-bailout-months-before-sport-body-s-62m-surplus-20240114-p5ex2t.html
Australia is now in the world's top 10 academic performers – but the data paints a complex picture
abc.net.au/news/2023-12-05/pisa-international-school-rankings-in-maths-science-reading/103185468
Quick Glance: Pandemic Leads to Massive Learning Setbacks for Students
- The PISA report shows that students worldwide suffered historic setbacks in math and reading during the pandemic.
- The international average math score fell by the equivalent of three-quarters of a year of learning.
- A quarter of the tested countries now classify students as low performers in math, reading, and science.
- The average math score across all participating countries has fallen by about 15 points since the 2018 tests.
Dutton’s advantages over Albanese could yet turn out to be problems: The fact that Anthony Albanese is not a show pony or soundbite machine can be a strength ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-s-advantages-over-albanese-could-yet-turn-out-to-be-problems-20231119-p5el18.html
Flight risk: As turbulence strikes Qantas, the journey ahead remains unclear: Once one of Australia's most beloved brands, how did Qantas find itself so ...
9news.com.au/national/qantas-falling-trust-alan-joyce-richard-goyder-vanessa-hudson/59a4ed5e-f565-43ac-a587-7794d249592c
Perrottet rewrites history in chat with controversial far-right figure: In a 20-minute interview with far-right provocateur Avi Yemini, the former premier ...
smh.com.au/cbd/perrottet-rewrites-history-in-chat-with-controversial-far-right-figure-20231129-p5enu5.html
What’s the evidence? Inquiry to probe rationale for COVID lockdowns: A new detail on the inquiry’s website reveals it will consider how evidence was used to make ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/evidence-trail-inquiry-to-probe-path-to-covid-lockdowns-20231106-p5ehxi.html
Year in review: The events that shaped Australia and the world in 2023:
9news.com.au/world/2023-year-in-review-pictures-events-that-shaped-australia-and-the-world/b93cee47-c057-48f6-bbb7-c6061756ddfd
State and territory decisions will be excluded from inquiry into COVID pandemic responses
theage.com.au/politics/federal/state-and-territory-decisions-will-be-excluded-from-inquiry-into-covid-pandemic-responses-20230921-p5e6ee.html
Quick Glance: Australia plans independent inquiry into COVID pandemic response
- A three-member panel, including an epidemiologist, public service expert, and economist, will conduct the inquiry, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at a press conference.
- Albanese stated the need to examine successes and areas for improvement with a focus on the future.
- The opposition coalition, which was in power during the peak of the pandemic, expressed concerns about the inquiry becoming a 'witch-hunt'.
- The opposition also criticized Albanese's government for excluding state-level restrictions, such as the stop-start lockdowns imposed by the Victoria government of Melbourne, which endured a total of 262 days in lockdown, one of the longest in the world.
Qantas' reputation is in the bin. What can new CEO Vanessa Hudson do to retrieve it?
9news.com.au/national/qantas-new-ceo-vanessa-hudson-alan-joyce-departure-regain-public-trust/302bcf16-3cb3-4718-b050-cc75c4b5bb26
Quick Glance: Alan Joyce to Depart Qantas Early
- After 15 years, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce will step down two months earlier than planned, following a challenging period for the airline.
- Incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson will take charge of the embattled company on Wednesday, as Joyce informed the airline's board of his decision to retire earlier in order to support the company's progress.
- "Given the circumstances, it is best for me to bring forward my retirement and hand over to Vanessa and the new management team, knowing they will do an excellent job": Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.
- "Recent weeks have made it clear to me that the company needs to prioritize its renewal, considering the focus on Qantas and past events," Joyce said.
Work-from-home rates fall but skill shortages may delay full return to Australian offices
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-work-from-home-office-rates-numbers-declining-why-skills-shortage
Australia’s live music scene ‘decimated’, with 1,300 venues lost since pandemic: Apra Amcos boss calls for tax incentives to revive the sector ...
theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/20/australias-live-music-scene-decimated-with-1300-venues-lost-since-pandemic
No apologies from Joyce for Qantas’ super profit: Regardless of whether travellers see Qantas’ $2.5 billion profit as rudely excessive, its boss Alan Joyce isn’t ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/no-apologies-from-joyce-for-qantas-super-profit-20230824-p5dz6e.html
Quick Glance: Qantas achieves $1.74 billion profit, first annual profit since COVID-19
- Qantas reported a post-tax statutory profit of $1.74 billion and an underlying profit before tax of $2.47 billion.
- The last time Qantas Group posted a full-year profit was in the 2018-2019 financial year, accumulating around $7 billion in losses due to COVID-19 challenges.
- Outgoing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce stated that the financial position would enable Qantas to purchase more aircraft, support staff, and enhance the customer experience.
- Qantas highlighted improved operational performance and customer satisfaction, achieving the best on-time performance among major domestic airlines for 11 out of 12 months and Jetstar returning to pre-COVID levels.
COVID broke our pandemic rule book. What should be in our next plan?: We can’t predict when the next pandemic will come, but there are things we can learn from ...
theage.com.au/national/covid-broke-our-pandemic-rule-book-what-should-be-in-our-next-plan-20231003-p5e99a.html
Australia news LIVE: Daniel Andrews steps down as Victorian premier after nine years; Alan Joyce rules out Qatar Airways inquiry appearance
smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-daniel-andrews-steps-down-as-victorian-premier-after-nine-years-alan-joyce-rules-out-qatar-airways-inquiry-appearance-20230926-p5e7sl.html
Quick Glance: Daniel Andrews and COVID-19: Could We Have Assumed More Risk?
- As premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews strongly emphasized the fight against COVID-19.
- Andrews and his government bear responsibility for this.
- There were outbreaks in Perth and Brisbane due to quarantine breaches.
- A potential underinvestment in public health in Victoria warrants serious consideration.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the inquiry will focus on the Commonwealth’s response to the pandemic and aim to report back to the government within 12 ... Show more
The White Lotus effect: Where Australians spent their ‘Eurosummers’: Australians have returned to travel during the northern summer in pre-pandemic numbers ...
theage.com.au/national/the-white-lotus-effect-where-australians-spent-their-eurosummers-20231011-p5ebik.html
CEO calls for more unemployment to give companies upper hand over workers : Tim Gurner, who once blamed avocado toast for home-buying challenges ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/09/13/tim-gurner-unemployment/
Qantas boss retires early after allegations the Australian airline sold tickets for canceled flights
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/qantas-boss-retires-early-after-allegations-australian-airline-102918482
Qantas won’t have to pay back government $2.7b: Chalmers: Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry says repayments are a matter for Alan Joyce and his conscience ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/qantas-won-t-have-to-pay-back-government-2-7b-chalmers-20230825-p5dzdw.html
Australia Fiscal Stance Dulls Monetary Policy Potency, S&P Says: Australian governments’ “relaxed approach” to fiscal consolidation is likely dulling the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/australia-fiscal-stance-dulls-monetary-policy-potency-s-p-says
Covid cycling boom has ended with just one-third of Australians riding in 2023: Riding most popular in Victoria and the Northern Territory with Tasmania at the ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/sep/01/covid-cycling-boom-has-ended-with-just-one-third-of-australians-riding-in-2023
Qatar Airways CEO says Australian decision to block flights ‘very unfair’: Akbar al-Baker says was surprised by the rejection, given the airline was ‘supportive ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/17/qatar-airways-says-australian-decision-to-block-flights-very-unfair
Qantas Illegally Targeted Safety Worker Who Warned of Covid Risk: Qantas Airways Ltd. illegally suspended a health and safety representative after he instructed ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-16/qantas-illegally-targeted-safety-worker-who-warned-of-covid-risk
People Actually Talk in No One Will Save You Director Brian Duffield’s Debut: The ‘No One Will Save You’ writer-director also wrote the film ‘Spontaneous’ ...
vulture.com/article/spontaneous-brian-duffield-debut.html
Qantas illegally suspended worker who told colleagues not to clean planes due to Covid risk, Australian court rules
scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3241727/qantas-illegally-suspended-worker-who-told-colleagues-not-clean-planes-due-covid-risk-australian
Frontier Airlines CEO thinks workers got ‘lazy’ during the pandemic: ‘Seriously, people are still allowing people to work from home’
fortune.com/2023/09/14/frontier-airlines-ceo-barry-biffle-pandemic-work-from-home/
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Flight Centre in massive $485m turnaround: Global travel agency group Flight Centre has pulled off a remarkable turnaround, lifting its gross profit by $485 ...
news.com.au/finance/business/travel/flight-centre-returns-to-profit-as-baby-boomers-continue-to-travel/news-story/8f954785fbefbd19bf19536762aafaae
Australian multimillionaire Tim Gurner 'deeply regrets' comments on unemployment after backlash
news.sky.com/story/australian-multimillionaire-tim-gurner-deeply-regrets-comments-on-unemployment-after-backlash-12961198
Quick Glance: Tim Gurner calls for layoffs to improve worker attitudes
- Gym owner and real estate mogul Tim Gurner advocates for economic pain.
- Gurner highlights the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on employee attitudes.
- He proposes increasing the unemployment rate by 40-50% to reduce arrogance in the job market.
- Criticism of Gurner's statements comes from various political factions and social media.
Three Institut Teknologi Mara graduates and their Australian lecturer were commissioned to restore the Tugu Negara which was damaged after it was bombed by ... Show more
Fortescue Sees Strong China Iron Ore Demand as It Plans to Cut Carbon Emissions: Chinese demand for Australian iron ore will remain strong despite the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-31/fortescue-buoyant-on-china-iron-ore-as-it-advances-green-pivot
Troye Sivan goes sultry in drag for 'One of Your Girls' MV, new album: Known as a queer icon, Sivan surprised his fans in a white short dress and blonde straight ...
news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/15/23/troye-sivan-goes-sultry-in-drag-for-one-of-your-girls-mv-new-album
Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to retire from role but unions criticise exit as too slow
theguardian.com/business/2023/oct/11/qantas-chairman-richard-goyder-to-retire-in-2024
From pandemic pups to Instagram stars, Tega Cay dogs bite into online fame: In just a few years, Deanna Worthley went from not owning any pets to adding a pair ...
postandcourier.com/rock-hill/news/tega-cay-dogs-instagram-25k-followers/article_709d2b68-5d61-11ee-81e0-4bd669dd0959.html
Start COVID-19 inquiry now: PM faces demands for action on promise: Anthony Albanese promised in January last year to order an inquiry into COVID-19 ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/start-covid-19-inquiry-now-pm-faces-demands-for-action-on-promise-20230619-p5dhrb.html
Qantas eyes record $2.5b profit, ups share buyback: The profit forecast is close to $1 billion higher than its prior record result in 2018.
smh.com.au/business/companies/qantas-eyes-bumper-2-5b-profit-ups-share-buyback-20230523-p5dagy.html
Melbourne regains bragging rights on Economist’s annual liveability index: Australian cities are creeping back up the global rankings post-COVID – some faster ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-regains-bragging-rights-on-economist-s-annual-liveability-index-20230621-p5di7b.html
Qantas sees air fares slipping off highs as capacity returns: Air fares are moderating as capacity returns to the global airline network after the pandemic ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/qantas-sees-air-fares-slipping-off-highs-capacity-returns-2023-06-05/
There’s a glint in his eye, but Chalmers won’t use the S-word: The treasurer is not claiming a surplus. Not just yet, at least. But he is heading towards ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/there-s-a-glint-in-his-eye-but-chalmers-won-t-use-the-s-word-20230505-p5d5vf.html
‘Unsustainable’ for ADF to help with natural disasters and defend Australia, inquiry told
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/13/unsustainable-for-adf-to-help-with-natural-disasters-and-defend-australia-inquiry-told
Qantas sees air fares slipping off highs as capacity returns: Air fares are moderating as capacity returns to the global airline network after the pandemic ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/qantas-sees-air-fares-slipping-off-highs-capacity-returns-2023-06-05/
WA’s premier, Mark McGowan: political rockstar or Crood? – podcast: Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Western Australian reporter Narelle Towie on Mark McGowan’s rise ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2023/may/31/was-premier-mark-mcgowan-political-rockstar-or-crood
Fewer jobs going as consumer confidence slumps to two-year low: Financial regulators recognise low-income households and renters are struggling as higher ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/fewer-jobs-going-as-consumer-confidence-slumps-to-two-year-low-20230614-p5dghx.html
Brutal way Aussies are quitting their jobs: The “great resignation”, coined by organisational psychologist Anthony Klotz to describe the wave of ...
news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/put-myself-first-why-young-people-are-live-quitting-their-jobs-on-social-media/news-story/13340c424cf7ba6f66e537cfafaaabc6
Customer loyalty and fleet renewal on new Qantas CEO’s priority list: Incoming Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson is looking to hit the ground running when she takes over ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/customer-loyalty-and-fleet-renewal-on-new-qantas-ceo-s-priority-list-20230502-p5d50t.html
Quick Glance: Vanessa Hudson, the new CEO of Qantas, has a number of challenges.
- Hudson will have to mend frayed relationships with consumers and employees.
- Vanessa Hudson has just been appointed CEO of Australia's historic airline Qantas Airways Ltd, one of the most high-profile professions in the country.
- While Joyce is well-known for reviving the airline at least twice, most recently with a record A$1 billion ($663 million) first-half profit, he leaves a contentious legacy and an expensive future for Hudson.
Budget to reveal biggest economic slowdown since COVID shutdowns: Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget on Tuesday will forecast a sharp slowdown in the economy ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/budget-to-reveal-biggest-economic-slowdown-since-covid-shutdowns-20230508-p5d6iy.html
Australia’s rental affordability drops to worst levels in nearly a decade: New report shows average households are spending a third of income on rent while lower ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/may/29/australias-rental-affordability-drops-to-worst-levels-in-nearly-a-decade
Super withdrawals prove the need for COVID inquiry ASAP: Anthony Albanese has promised an inquiry into the handling of COVID. New research into superannuation ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/super-withdrawals-prove-the-need-for-covid-inquiry-asap-20230312-p5crdj.html
Squeezed out of the Australian dream: Two-thirds of young people are giving up on home ownership
smh.com.au/politics/federal/squeezed-out-of-the-australian-dream-two-thirds-of-young-people-are-giving-up-on-home-ownership-20230413-p5d07i.html
Cheaper airfares there if you're 'willing to hunt', Qantas CEO insists: Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says cheaper airfares are there for those "willing to ...
9news.com.au/national/qantas-ceo-alan-joyce-on-record-half-year-profit-airfare-prices/ac41fb10-cd20-47ff-a1b8-2f3bb1af8acd
Housing values in some wealthy Australian suburbs have slumped more than a quarter, data reveals
theguardian.com/news/datablog/2023/apr/10/housing-values-in-some-wealthy-australian-suburbs-have-slumped-more-than-a-quarter-data-reveals
Daniel Andrews to travel to China this week to discuss education, trade and cultural issues
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/26/daniel-andrews-to-become-first-australian-leader-to-visit-china-since-pandemic-began
People who bought first home during pandemic slashing spending by 30% as interest rates rise: CBA boss
theguardian.com/business/2023/jul/13/people-who-bought-first-home-during-pandemic-slashing-spending-by-30-as-interest-rates-rise-cba-boss
Australian Banks Are in Talks With Borrowers on Home-Loan Relief: Australian lenders are in talks with borrowers to provide relief to those struggling to meet ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-28/australian-banks-are-in-talks-with-borrowers-on-home-loan-relief
The late resignation? One third of Australian workers are considering quitting their jobs
theguardian.com/money/2023/apr/03/the-late-resignation-one-third-of-australian-workers-are-considering-quitting-their-jobs
Reserve Bank would back a Commerce Commission inquiry into bank profits: Some retirees could face a cold and hungry winter, as banks slow-pedal their term ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/reserve-bank-wants-commerce-commission-inquiry-into-bank-profits
Voters show signs of an attitude reset - the system needs to catch up: We exist in a political and media system structured to discourage audacious policymaking ...
theage.com.au/national/voters-show-signs-of-an-attitude-reset-the-system-needs-to-catch-up-20230307-p5cq4v.html
Aussie rockers Ocean Alley play headline date in Bexhill: Australian rock outfit Ocean Alley are offering a headline show at De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/aussie-rockers-ocean-alley-play-headline-date-in-bexhill-4171156
The hidden tax on millions of unpaid workers – and women are hit hardest: Australian women who are mothers earn, on average, 5 per cent less than those who are ...
theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/the-hidden-tax-on-millions-of-unpaid-workers-and-women-are-hit-hardest-20230217-p5clf7.html
Deaths from Covid in Australian aged care pass 5,000 after monthly fatalities double in January
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/03/deaths-from-covid-in-australian-aged-care-pass-5000-after-monthly-fatalities-double-in-january
How a 26-year-old Australian scored an Oscar nomination: Lachlan Pendragon reckons he spent 10 months working on an animated short film in the living room of his ...
theage.com.au/culture/movies/how-a-26-year-old-australian-scored-an-oscar-nomination-20230125-p5cfe8.html
RBA to hike until something breaks: As the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate another 25 basis points to 3.35% today it stated that “the Board ...
news.com.au/finance/economy/interest-rates/rba-to-hike-until-something-breaks/news-story/87929f850c576a174d5482ad16e8a4d8
Anthony Albanese and billionaire Bill Gates meet to discuss climate change and health
9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-meets-billionaire-bill-gates-sydney-energy-pandemic-health/76f6225d-24d6-42af-8190-81a468691707
‘It’s all about trying to feel better about yourself’: The Lipstick Effect’s power
theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/when-the-economy-slows-there-s-always-lipstick-and-mascara-20230209-p5cjdl.html
One move that could crash housing market: ANALYSIS
news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/australian-housing-market-could-crash-with-one-move/news-story/a046bf4dc992ea2baf60ddfae3500073
Tennis: Covid positives are also allowed to play at the Australian Open: MELBOURNE. At the Australian Open this year, players with Covid are also allowed to ...
nachrichten.at/sport/mehr_sport/tennis-auch-covid-positive-duerfen-bei-australian-open-spielen;art109,3771648
Where are all the local bank branches?: Banks are closing branches at the fastest pace since 1990s, the Finance Sector Union says.
theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/where-are-all-the-local-bank-branches-20221212-p5c5qt.html
Australia’s richest 1% pocketed $150,000 a minute over past decade, Oxfam research finds
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/16/australian-billionaires-pocketed-150000-a-minute-over-past-decade-oxfam-research-finds
Matt Hancock finishes third in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!: His 18 days in the Australian jungle has seen him suspended from the Conservative ...
news.sky.com/story/matt-hancock-finishes-third-in-im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-12756886
Elective surgery waitlists to skyrocket in coming months:
9now.nine.com.au/today/father-waiting-more-than-a-year-for-vital-surgery-as-hospitals-struggle-to-come-back/d8081f08-0d36-4e79-8530-89da214108cb
Corona rules: Even those who test positive will be allowed to play at the Australian Open
spiegel.de/sport/tennis/corona-bei-den-australian-open-auch-positiv-geteste-duerfen-mitspielen-a-69349f01-5724-4c0b-bc8b-42729e15e317
Covid temporarily reduced Australia’s average life expectancy and lifted death rates to historic highs
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/06/covid-reduced-australias-average-life-expectancy-and-lifted-death-rates-to-historic-highs
New ‘nasty phase’ for Aussie house prices: Australians will by now all be familiar with falling property prices. Especially in Sydney and Melbourne where the ...
news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/nasty-phase-of-house-prices-could-see-them-fall-by-20-per-cent/news-story/0ab3848e90db964bc0bec10d251aae94
Australia's Karen's Diner serving burgers at Houston pop-up on tour: Karen's Diner, an Australian restaurant is coming to Houston on its popup tour ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/karens-diner-houston-popup-restaurant-burgers-17917071.php
Aussies’ favourite holiday spots revealed: Australians are once again flocking overseas, new figures reveal, while arrivals are still well below pre-pandemic ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/aussies-favourite-holiday-spots-revealed-in-new-travel-data/news-story/6aa0280c260c0003644ba369f2f80814
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