World

Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Feeling an age jolt? Scientists see ageing ‘waves’ at 44, 60
Health

Feeling an age jolt? Scientists see ageing ‘waves’ at 44, 60

Research suggests age-related changes aren’t as gradual and linear as once thought.

Too timid to say you’re quitting? New service helps with that
Work

Too timid to say you’re quitting? New service helps with that

Bosses rejecting resignations amid labour shortage. New field helps staff bust free.

NSW pharmacists may soon treat more minor health conditions
Health

NSW pharmacists may soon treat more minor health conditions

State government's plan is aimed to take the pressure off family doctors.

AAP 06 Sep 2024
ASX: Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off
Markets

ASX: Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off

By Derek RoseThe Australian share market has put together a modest bounce, clawing back some of the previous day's sharp losses – although energy stocks continued their decline.The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index on Thursday finished up 31.9 points, or 0.4%, to 7,982.4, while the...

AAP 06 Sep 2024