Small retail businesses have faced unprecedented challenges due to inflation in recent years. The inflation rate rose from 3 per cent in September 2021 to 7 per cent in September 2023, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures prices for goods and services purchased by houses. The data indicates an increase in inflation leading into 2023. The Reserve Bank Governor, Michele Bullock, and Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, have agreed that the appropriate target for monetary policy in Australia is to achieve an inflation rate of…
Author: Melissa Burns
Nearly one million Australians have a second job, with younger women more likely to juggle multiple jobs compared to men, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS data reports that there are 970,700 people, or 6.7 per cent of the employed population, with more than one job in Australia. The rate of multiple job holding is higher among women at 7.5 per cent, compared to 6 per cent for men, reflecting a 1.9 per cent difference over the past five years. Retail store manager and part-time worker Tekia Cheyne said having an income from two…
The federal government has launched a new campaign, aiming to get parents to talk to their children about consent. The campaign, “Consent can’t wait” will be advertised on television, billboards and social media and will direct parents towards the website, where they can read resources and discussions guides on how to talk about consent with their children. The website features guides for varying ages that prompt parents into conversations about consent for an array of situations as well as a focus on the digital world. Professor in Education in the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and Director…
The Enchanted Forest is set to return to Blackbutt Forest Reserve in Shellharbour. Organised by Shellharbour City Council, Luna Light Journeys and Laser Vision, the popular attraction is considered a cheaper alternative to Vivid Sydney. The exhibition will feature an all new journey, a ‘Lost Astronaut’ who embarks on rebuilding their ship to escape an enchanted and otherworldly forest. Through the journey, patrons will immerse themselves in interactive projections, celestial holograms and laser effects. Laser Vision marketing manager Steve Karlagurgevic said there is a difference between Vivid and The Enchanted Forest. “The difference between Vivid and The Enchanted Forest is…
There has been a surge in domestic violence related incidents in New South Wales, according to data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. (BOCSAR) The data identifies a 3.6 per cent increase in domestic violence related incidents from January 2019 to December 2023. The total number of females aged from under 18 – 60, affected by domestic violence related offences is 25,878. A rally to highlight the impact of gender-based violence in Australia, organised by “What Were You Wearing Australia”, will be held in Gadigal/Sydney in Belmore Park On Saturday, April 27. ‘What Were You Wearing Australia?’…
Google will remove billions of data records after a lawsuit revealed the tech giant was tracking the browsing habits of its users without consent. The class action lawsuit accused Google of tracking users while browsing in incognito or private windows. Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) Joonsang Baek said while users think Google is a free service, many do not realise users trade their privacy and data to use Google systems like Google Chrome. “Google, a private company, primarily earns its revenue from advertisements. This is important to remember when we use their free services like the Chrome…