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"Mullumbimby is the kind of town you want to be part of when there’s a crisis," writes Fleur Brown in a first-hand account of the flood recovery in NSW.

The federal government plans to use changes to three subclasses of temporary visas as a way to give local businesses access to more workers, particularly in the aged care and other critical sectors.

Australia’s economy bounced back a welcome 3.4% in the December quarter of 2021, more than reversing the 1.9% lockdown-related decline in the September quarter.

The cost of living and job security has worsened under the Morrison government, a new survey of working Australian women has found.

Australian parcel service Sendle has suspended all deliveries to Russia and Belarus in response to the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In Australia and across the globe, the private market is making its solidarity with Ukraine clear by boycotting Russia and Russian products.

Signs of life are returning to our CBDs, but small businesses hoping for a quick rebound may be disappointed, writes John Durie.

Climatic trends, extreme conditions and sea level rise are already hitting many of Australia’s ecosystems, industries and cities hard.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said while some Australian exporters may benefit from the higher prices, "Australian consumers will not".

Apart from the potential human tragedy in damage to Ukrainian infrastructure and loss of life, what’s the likely impact on the global economy and how will it affect Australia?

The challenge for SMEs is preparing for whatever their post-pandemic 'new normal' might be, recognising that many of the shifts in consumer behaviour sparked by lockdowns may be here to stay.

Leading economists say Australia should aim for at least 190,000 migrants per year as it opens its borders.