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'Eyes in the sky' spotting a dozen sharks every day

The world's largest aerial shark surveillance program is being rolled out after drones detected an average of 20 sharks a day during winter.

AAP · Sep 27

Inclusive workplaces have lower rates of sex harassment

Workers who feel included, respected and supported are three times less likely to experience sexual harassment than non-inclusive workplaces, a new study finds.

AAP · Sep 22

Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall

Deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066, leaving fewer young workers to sustain an ageing population as women face choosing between career and family.

AAP · Sep 21

Shark drones make for a safer summer but no guarantees

A world-leading shark mitigation program can help with peace of mind heading into summer but is far from able to prevent all future attacks.

AAP · Sep 12

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

AAP · Sep 9

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Australia's biggest oil and gas producer has posted record output, but a global supply glut and the energy transition could hinder future profits.

AAP · Feb 24

Precious metals surge ever higher as US dollar fades

Gold has topped $US5,500 for the first time in history while silver has just about quadrupled to near $120 an ounce.

AAP · Jan 29

Climate change made heatwave five times more likely

Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it's set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.

AAP · Jan 22

Capital city rents hit record highs apart from one

All but one Australian capital has yielded annual growth in rents, but experts expect that city to be a star performer in the long-term.

AAP · Jan 15

High school costs forcing indebted parents to work more

The significant cost of educating children in Australia is forcing parents to work more hours and families to cut back on holidays.

AAP · Jan 13