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Public school students receiving their HSC results and university entrance scores today have been congratulated by NSW Education Department Secretary Murat Dizdar. Mr Dizdar said he was delighted to see schools and students across the state delivering first-class results. He pointed out that 59 students from 37 public schools were represented at the First in Course ceremony in Sydney yesterday … Continued
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Research from Finder shows that Australians will spend more than $30 billion this Christmas, representing a 10% increase compared to 2022. With each Australian expected to spend $1479 on average, a finance expert shares their tips on how to balance giving with a budget. Dr Angel Zhong, Associate Professor, Finance Topics: Christmas, spending, cost of living … Continued
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Media release For immediate issue Zero regrets, healthier ’ships and spicier sex eharmony’s Dating Diaries reveal 2024’s dating and relationship trends. 75% of single Aussie Millennials say they’ve dated out of their league. Of those single Millennials surveyed, 16% prefer to date out of their league. Almost a third (29%) … Continued
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87% of people think the gifting season leads to wasteful behaviour. More than half of Europeans think that cost of living is their biggest concern right now. 59% are frustrated or angry about the amount of plastic in supermarkets. 57% would pay more for a product packaged sustainably. 94% of consumers reuse or repurpose metal … Continued
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The City of Sydney Council has endorsed changes to planning and development rules to encourage more build-to-rent housing and family-friendly apartments, while improving sustainability and design excellence. Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the proposed amendments to the Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 respond to the changing needs of the City and will help effectively … Continued
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From 2025, Creative Australia will invest $42.4 million per annum in a range of arts and cultural organisations, providing employment pathways for creative workers and strengthening Australia’s arts and cultural sector. 159 organisations will benefit from Creative Australia’s multiyear investment from 2025-2028, an increase of 45 organisations compared to the previous (2021-2024) cycle. Among the … Continued
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2023 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia We are soon to celebrate God’s presence with us in the birth of Jesus and we also encounter the reality of our world and the difficulties so many face. There is such a contrast with the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story and the … Continued
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After applying for 357 jobs in three months, and only getting four responses, Murray Bridge resident Josh Wicking Feast was almost at breaking point. That was until he decided to open up his own business. The 38-year-old had always done seasonal work and had been on and off social security benefits since he left school … Continued
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December 2023, Sydney – As the season of splitting bills, shouting rounds, and group gifting ramps up, new research from PayPal reveals that Aussies stand to be significantly short-changed by social sensitivity around asking to be paid back. Left holding the bag short-handed Half (50%) of Australians say they feel awkward or uncomfortable … Continued
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Haymarket and Chinatown are set for a $44 million facelift, with ambitious plans for the area endorsed unanimously by the City of Sydney Council last night. The Haymarket and Chinatown Revitalisation Strategy and Public Domain Plan were shaped by one of the largest multilingual consultations in the City’s history, with more than 1,150 residents, … Continued
