
David Jones falls into administration – and its outdated business model explains why
Department stories used to be the place to be seen shopping. Without bold changes in how they’re run, there will no longer be stores like David Jones.
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Department stories used to be the place to be seen shopping. Without bold changes in how they’re run, there will no longer be stores like David Jones.

Education Minister Jason Clare says he doesn’t want to ‘burn the iPads’. But he does want to see less tech use in classrooms.

The new film, out in IMAX, has viewers shaking in their seats from the volume. Why are some cinema screenings so loud?

Democrats will dig into the decisions behind tariff rates for various industries and trade partners, but can’t do much more for now.

The US–Iran war has upended the diesel supply chain. Australia’s supply of diesel has held up, but it now leans on fewer suppliers and a longer, more fragile chain.

While much attention has been on Victoria’s lower house, there may also be a power shift in the important upper house.

Polls had signaled important gains for Democrats ahead of Election Day, in the most reassuring performance since accurately anticipating Barack Obama’s presidential election in 2008.

While counting continues in some seats, there was little suggestion the Democrats would win both houses so comfortably .

Of its recommendations, some are hard to disagree with, such as developing a national security strategy. Others seem tangential, or even concerning.

Amendment 3, which cuts property taxes for most homeowners, will also mean a 30% drop in tax revenue for Florida counties.

First round result was a warning against complacency, but the runoof comeback does not resolve the structural tensions facing a fourth Lula administration.

A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.