Jun
27
2026
When the boys at Riverview College learn to conjugate Latin verbs, they are broadening and sharpening their minds, says the school’s deputy principal, teaching and learning, Lloyd Walker. “Cognitively, learning a second language sharpens analytical thinking, memory and perception in ways that carry across every area of study,” he says. “Beyond the academic, it builds …read more
Jun
22
2026
Ben Nguyen launched the now popular Hai Au Lang Nuong Vietnamese restaurant in Sydney’s western suburb of Canley Vale more than 20 years ago, when nearby Cabramatta was widely seen as the centre of authentic Vietnamese dining. Cabramatta is still known as Little Saigon, but Canley Vale is growing as a restaurant destination and Nguyen …read more
Jun
22
2026
Residents of Western Sydney now routinely dread the baking days of summer, when temperatures can soar into the 40s in some districts – heat of 44 degrees has been recorded at Badgerys Creek, 43.9 at Penrith Lakes, 43.8 at Richmond Airbase. Days when it’s too hot to let the kids play outside, too hot to …read more
Jun
16
2026
Angel Flight has been flying rural Australians into cities for important medical and social reasons since 2003. Without a cent of government funding, the charity has helped country people get the healthcare city-dwellers take for granted: ongoing medical treatment for serious illnesses such as cancer and auto-immune disease, post-surgery rehabilitation, gynaecological and obstetrics screenings, as …read more
Jun
16
2026
After more than 140 Angel Flight trips to Sydney for melanoma treatment, Rose Fletcher was given a formal all-clear this year. She was ready to relax for a while. Then she found a tumour on her knee. It’s been a hard journey. After 30 years’ hard work as a nurse at Warren hospital in central …read more
Jun
2
2026
Defence has received more than 25 co-investment proposals in the three months since the Advanced Capabilities Investment Fund (ACIF) was launched, demonstrating broad support for the new financing model. Designed to boost the domestic defence industry, the ACI Fund offers co-contributions of up to $500m to encourage private sector investment in defence and in dual-use …read more
May
27
2026
AI-powered workplaces have a huge and often unmet need for the soft skills of communication, emotional intelligence, trust building and social awareness, say experts in the field. A broad social disconnect and a fear of AI-driven job loss have driven the need for managers who can build trust, as well as communicate and support employees …read more
May
26
2026
Australia will invest billions of dollars in autonomous weapons systems over the next decade while simultaneously taking part in international negotiations to restrict and control their use. Autonomous weapons systems – particularly drones – have been deployed in Gaza, Sudan, the Red Sea and in the US-Iran conflict, and with deadly effect during the Ukraine-Russia …read more
May
6
2026
After an international career in banking, Rosemary de Lambert has the experience and understanding to manage her family’s financial holdings, but she understands why many women find handling significant wealth a significant burden. A long-term Macquarie Bank executive, rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer of Macquarie Private Bank, de Lambert is now retired, …read more
Apr
2
2026
Giving employees the ability to shape their careers is core to a morale-boosting drive by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, says the charity’s chief people and culture officer Mariam Hares. SCHF has a range of employee benefits including personalised coaching, flexible work schedules, comprehensive mentoring, a shared online learning hub and generous funds and time …read more