Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Productivity in Australia
Evidence before this Committee shows that housing construction productivity has declined materially over the past ten years. These…
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In 1987, economist and Nobel laureate Robert Solow made a stark observation about the stalling evolution of the…
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Splashtop has launched a unified platform for IT operations, combining endpoint management, security, remote support and remote access…
White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates
There was a moment, not long ago, when “shadow AI” felt like a good-news story. Workers were sneaking…
40% unemployment and a 3-day work week: they’re the same thing, top economist says
The artificial intelligence debate has a framing problem, and one of America’s most prominent economists has an idea…
Why Vera cofounder Yaniv Bernstein was surprised when he said he was giving up AI
The great Australian writer, Rodney Hall, still writes longhand at his standing desk in Melbourne. Now 90, he’s…
Murrumbidgee Council seeks community support for four-day working week
Millions of Australians are about to enjoy consecutive four-day working weeks thanks to the Easter long weekend, but…
Queensland’s construction worker shortfall to peak at 35,000 ahead of 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, report warns
Queensland’s construction industry is forecast to fall just over 19,000 skilled workers a year short of what’s needed…
AI promised supreme productivity, but it’s actually straining workloads for employees—time spent emailing has doubled, and focused work sessions fell by 9%
AI is actually increasing strain for most employees, as the tools add more time to menial tasks, and…
Zapier data shows AI is now infrastructure for leads
Zapier’s analysis of 10,000 AI-powered automated workflows on its platform found that lead management is the most common…
Louvre Museum jewellery raid fallout continues
Laurence des Cars has resigned as president of the Louvre Museum four months after a gang stole…
Australia rejoins the global economic elite
The 2025 fourth quarter results confirm Australia’s economy is again among the world’s best, as Alan Austin reports.…