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Climate of fear: are CSIRO’s sweeping job cuts a sign Australia doesn’t care about the extinction crisis?

Ever decreasing funding for the globally respected government agency mirrors an industry-wide trend that could hinder scientific breakthroughs

The Guardian - AU

UK Border Stops £500m Fake Goods Influx — Guess Which Countries Are Leading the Charge?

A UK report reveals a £500m haul of counterfeit goods from China, Hong Kong, and Turkey, with criminals shifting to high-value fakes that threaten consumers and brands alike.

International Business Times UK

Are Australians really paying more for electricity than other countries?

Australia’s electricity prices have gone up a long way over the past decade or so, but global energy trends have also pushed up bills in other countries

The Guardian - AU

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The share of minimum wage earners across Europe – from highest to lowest

The share of workers earning the minimum wage differs sharply across Europe. The European Commission is calling for fair and adequate pay to guarantee a decent standard of living.

Euronews

Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnation

A year after the 2023 census, changes were already taking place in New Zealand’s population that meant the data was in danger of being superseded.

The Conversation

Labor’s news bargaining incentive looks a lot like a digital services tax. Will Trump notice?

Tech giants could soon have a new multimillion-dollar motivator to negotiate deals with Australian media companies to pay for news, after details of Labor’s proposed news bargaining incentive were finally revealed this week.

The Conversation

As Cop30 meets, climate is slipping down the boardroom agenda

Letter: Sonia Falconieri fears the fight against the climate crisis is losing ground in among businesses. Plus letters from Pat Ready and Pete Lavender

The Guardian - UK

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The path to responsible mining in northern Ontario starts with Indigenous consent

Canada and Ontario are accelerating efforts to attract global investment and speed up approvals for new mining projects.

The Conversation

Global expat tells Australia to lift its economic game

Regulation must be slashed and company tax rates lowered for the nation to boost low productivity growth, the Australian head of a global economic body warns.

AAP

Feel like you can’t get a job? You’re not alone — but here’s how to work around it

You did everything they told you to do. You earned the credentials, spent hours on your resume and revised multiple cover letters. You worked side gigs, volunteered, learned new software and perfected your LinkedIn profile. Yet, you can’t get a callback for an interview.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Ley’s in a no-win situation as warring Liberal tribes battle over net zero

As Liberals prepare for Wednesday’s party meeting to discuss climate policy, one wouldn’t blame Sussan Ley if she were starting to wonder why she stood for leader in the first place.

The Conversation

Nearly 10% of Europeans say they have no close friends: Where do people feel loneliest?

A new OECD report reveals that 8% of respondents across 22 EU countries say they have no close friends, while 3% report having no close family members.

Euronews

Own goal: why the Nationals’ retreat on net zero would be bad economics

Australia’s National Party has ended its commitment to reaching net zero by 2050.

The Conversation

Migration tide turns as rich countries see slowdown and shifting flows

OECD nations saw a sharp drop in work-related migration after several years of rapid growth as rich nations scrambled to fill labour shortages.

Euronews

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The Guardian - AU

‘Diabolical’: why Australia’s teacher shortages are among the worst in the world – and who is suffering most

Regional and disadvantaged schools are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with almost two-thirds of teachers reporting high levels of stress

Euronews

Tax Competitiveness Index: Which countries are performing best in Europe?

Setting tax rates is a delicate task for policymakers, who must promote fairness without pushing firms and wealthy individuals toward lower-levy jurisdictions. According to the Tax Foundation, which countries are getting it right?

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Nationals dump net zero – say Australia shouldn’t cut emissions faster than comparable countries

Once again, the Nationals have got out in front of the Liberals on a key issue, this time net zero, announcing on Sunday they were dumping their commitment to it.

Euronews

Will AI create a gender trap for women in the workplace or level the employment field?

Jobs with the highest exposure to AI are likely to be the most affected but it is still unclear what form this impact will take.

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Euronews

Amid severe mental health strains, how are EU countries responding?

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent conditions in OECD countries and have a significant impact on a population's health and well-being, as well as the economy at large. But are there solutions to tackle this issue?

Euronews

Education exodus: Amid mounting challenges, how fulfilled are teachers in the EU?

The OECD warns of future teacher shortages, as rising numbers of young educators plan to leave the profession while older staff near retirement.

International Business Times UK

'Stop Panicking About AI': Tech Boss of $28B Startup Says Workers Should Focus on Adapting, Not Worrying

Figma CEO Dylan Field says AI isn't a threat but an opportunity — urging workers to adapt and grow as the $28 billion design startup expands hiring despite industry-wide automation fears.

The Guardian - AU

Weapons maker Saab ‘directly linked’ to human rights breach after missile found in South Australian Indigenous area

Lawyer hopes investigation for OECD into 2021 find near Australian military testing range sets precedent

Benzinga

Oil Collapsed Against Gold Like It's 2008 — But This Time, The Story's Different

If you thought 2025 has been wild for commodities, the numbers tell it all: oil prices are on track to post their second-worst year relative to gold in history — only behind the 2008 financial crisis.

The Conversation

West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed - why this is dangerous for food security

A decade ago countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism. Its purpose was to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock in the region. But the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding by regional organisations.

The Conversation

To become a fairer nation, Australia needs to set national inequality targets

“Income inequality hits a 20-year high”. “Housing is less affordable than ever”. “The staggering truth about wage inequality in Australia”. Those are just some of the headlines we’ve seen this year about new research on growing inequality, which often hits younger Australians hardest.

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