The Latest Breaking News from Fiona MacDonald

One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives

Some campaigners are frustrated at slow pace of change, while those impacted are trying to work out what it means day-to-day

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

This short window is the best time to buy dahlias, according to experts – don’t leave it too late to get your hands on the most striking varieties

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Ideal Home · Jan 23

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

AAP · Nov 18, 2025

Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Aged care workers should have minimum training standards to ensure better quality care for patients and greater career progression, a new report says.

AAP · Mar 5, 2024

Switching off from work could become a legal right

There is growing support to introduce a "right to disconnect" for Australian employees, which could change the way people approach their work and life balance.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

RBA stares down 'increasingly homegrown' inflation

The head of Australia's central bank says the drivers of inflation are shifting and that means it will be harder to combat price pressures in the economy.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Uber warning that food delivery prices could spike 85% shows gig workers are underpaid, experts say

If Labor’s proposed workplace overhaul leads to higher delivery prices, it reflects ‘below-acceptable levels of pay’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023

Australia’s ‘laid-back’ workers rank among the world’s most stressed

Australia might have a laid-back reputation, but it's not being reflected in many people's day-to-day working lives.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023

When fearful migrant workers are exploited, all Australians cop lower wages, advocates warn

When migrant workers get exploited, all Australians pay the price with potentially lower wages. The federal government is looking to reform visa rules to make it easier for vulnerable migrants to speak out.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Cathedral concert to raise funds for medical professionals in warzones

A FORMER opera singer has organised a Mozart requiem to raise funds for a charity which provides medical professionals with the skills to work in…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023