China’s Factory Activity Declines Into Sixth Month, Longest Slump Since 2019
China’s factory activity improved slightly but extended its decline into a sixth month — the longest slump since…
Why Hong Kong’s tightened imported labour rules still rankle local workers
Nepali-Hongkonger Gurung has been on the job market for four months and feels he is hitting a dead…
Calvary St Luke’s Hospital surgeries transferred after micro tears found in the floor
Calvary St Luke’s Hospital in Launceston has suspended surgeries across all three operating theatres, after micro tears were…
Detailed designs of new lyric theatre inspired by Canberra’s natural landmarks revealed
Detailed designs for Canberra’s new lyric theatre — which will host major musicals, ballets and operas — have…
Swinburne University engineers team with builder to deliver Ballarat’s first 3D-printed home
Just outside of Ballarat in a town called Winter Valley, a new 3D-printed house is about to be…
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge upgrade likely to cause commuter chaos
It’s one of Canberra’s most important pieces of infrastructure, connecting the capital’s north and south. Thousands drive, cycle…
Climate Crisis: Data Geologists Are Key to Making the Energy Transition Work
When it comes to meeting targets for the transition to greener energy, we typically focus on a lack…
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan banks on better market sentiment as retail sector stabilises
Hong Kong’s finance chief has anticipated improving market sentiment after downward trends in the retail, catering and property…
Why Germany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund Risks Falling Short
In September 2024, a railway bridge in Dresden spectacularly collapsed into the Elbe River, highlighting Germany’s desperate need…
Building industry wants more skilled migrants to address housing crisis
At an anti-immigration rally held in Queensland’s north late last month, a young man in the thick of…
Climate Risk Assessment’s ‘high risk’ warning for one million Australian homes
One million homes will be in “very high risk” zones by 2050 and effectively uninsurable, the National Climate…
Small business failure risk in Australia outpaces sector growth
Small business failure risk in Australia is increasing at a faster rate than the pace of overall business…