Emma Brancatisano

Some women face a “double disadvantage” in their job search, according to a recent study by the Australian National University (ANU).

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to make landfall somewhere between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast on Thursday.

New results from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency show more than half of employers improved their gender pay gap in the last year. But the majority are still outside targets.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will change the wording of questions for 10 existing topics, along with introducing a new topic on sexual orientation and gender that was announced last year.

Throughout last year's US presidential campaign, Donald Trump sought to separate himself from Project 2025. Two weeks into Trump's second term, some experts are pointing to apparent parallels between the plan and his actions as president.

The demand for flexible work arrangements has risen significantly in recent years. However, certain groups have legal rights to request these arrangements. Who are they, and what laws apply? Experts provide insights on the flexible work rules for 2025.

Noticed bare egg shelves at your local supermarket? There are a few factors at play in 2025 as the industry bounces back from a bird flu outbreak. Here's what you need to know.

A new interim report has estimated how much it would cost each year to offer reproductive leave to Australian workers compared to current costs without it. But concerns about "unintended consequences" remain.

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has released new guidelines to help reduce "concerning" practices of overprescription, which can particularly affect older Australians.

The government unveiled a suite of reforms in 2024, largely targeting temporary skilled migration and international students. Experts are waiting to see how these changes will play out this year.

The new Skills in Demand visa is part of a suite of reforms unveiled by the government to overhaul the country's migration system and address skills shortages.

The Core Skills Occupation List outlines those jobs deemed necessary to address Australia's skill shortages. Here's what made the list — and what didn't.

A sweeping review of Australia's fertility sector is calling for more equitable access to treatments like IVF, irrespective of a person's relationship status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Find out the contents of the Senate Committee report from the Education and Employment Legislation Committee regarding the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment Bill.

A Senate report into international student caps has recommended the government's plan be passed with amendments, including the scrapping of a ministerial power to impose limits on universities and TAFE providers down to the level of individual courses.

The Greens are refusing to support the federal government's reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia unless interest rates are brought down.

Australia's population has passed 27 million. Here's how we got here — and what lies ahead.

A new COVID-19 variant is starting to spread overseas — but experts in Australia say it's "not at all unexpected" we shouldn't be alarmed.

Support to stay at home, bigger contributions for some: The aged care reforms, explained

Legal experts and youth advocates are pointing out inconsistencies in children being afforded rights to drink alcohol and vote at the age of 18, while being subject to criminal charges in most jurisdictions at age 10.