OPINION: From basic wearables to booking tickets to the big game, sports tech is big business.
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REVIEW: Some of WA’s top winemakers and pundits seriously underestimated the state’s 2024 vintage.
Proposed major reform to WA’s sandalwood industry has been slammed by the Nationals, who claim a lack of consultation threatens the sector’s future in the state.
A multi-million-dollar dispute over blueberry breeding continues in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
Workers and employers across Fiji could see changes to minimum wage rates following Cabinet’s decision to review the National Minimum Wage and sector-specific wages covering 10 industries. An independent consultant will examine factors including wages, inflation, productivity, employment, poverty and current economic conditions. The review will also consider how possible wage changes could affect businesses, jobs, investment and regional economies. Workers, employers, Government and the public will have an opportunity to share their views during the process. Once completed, the findings will go to the Employment Relations Advisory Board and Wages Councils, followed by 30 days of public consultation. Final…
Rugby fans are set to get an early opportunity to secure tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia following a new partnership between World Rugby and Visa. Visa has been named a Principal Partner of the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup and the women’s 2029 Rugby World Cup, returning to World Rugby’s commercial programme as Australia prepares to host both tournaments. Eligible Visa cardholders will have a 48-hour priority window to purchase tickets for the 2027 men’s tournament. For fans following the sale from Fiji, the priority window will open at 2:00pm Fiji time on September 28 and…
Fear of stigma and discrimination could prevent people from coming forward for HIV testing, treatment and care as Fiji responds to its growing HIV crisis. Dr Jason Mitchell says increased media attention on the HIV situation has also seen some people turning against communities affected by the virus. He says this includes people living with HIV, as well as groups considered most at risk of infection. Dr Mitchell says Fiji needs a community-wide effort to address stigma and discrimination, rather than leaving the responsibility solely to the Ministry of Health. He says faith-based organisations, which have strong connections across communities,…
The ABC has rejected a finding by the media watchdog that a Four Corners program on the Australian War Memorial’s redevelopment breached impartiality obligations.
Visas for skilled migrants in key sectors including construction, resources, defence, and agriculture will be prioritised under federal government changes to the migration program.
State-owned Perth Mint generated more than $44 billion worth of revenue and a pre-tax profit of $100 million last financial year, despite a significant market share decline.