The Australian government has announced students completing mandatory placements in specific tertiary fields will receive $319.50 per week after July 1, 2025, but students in the areas left behind still face the threat of placement poverty.
The government has announced they will require states and territories to reveal crash data to meet road funding requirements. OTR journalist Thomas Docking reports on this commitment and its potential role in future road safety strategies.
Live music industry giants have little to no competition and there is a chronic duopoly within the system. Independent festival promoters have locals’ interests at heart but is it enough to combat the uncertainty of the industry?