The federal government should design a scheme which labels the expected lifespan of goods like fridges, washing machines, and mobile phones, according to a new Productivity Commission report on the ability for Australian consumers to repair and maintain their own devices.

Gig workers using Airtasker’s platform made a combined total of $75 million this year, amid an expansion of the gig economy workforce since the start of the pandemic. 

Queensland's drillers, miners and shot firers could soon find work in the clean economy, new modelling shows, and may even earn more money.

Australia’s economy will likely grow 4.1% next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development says. The removal of COVID-19 restrictions and household savings will help power that recovery, the organisation added. The figures build on better-than-expected national accounts data for September. Visit Business Insider Australia’s homepage for more stories. […]

Australia happens to be a beautiful country with endless terrains and experiences to enjoy, so get out there, and try out these short road trips based on your location.

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An accuser in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial testified Epstein and Maxwell first met her at the camp in 1994 when she was 14 years old.

Trump's media group announced in October that a beta version would be officially launched by end November.

The committee voted to recommend criminal charges against Jeffrey Clark but will give him a chance to invoke his 5th amendment claim on the record.

"His use of deadly force in this incident is a clear violation of department policy," said the police chief.

"It doesn't seem to follow that pregnancy, and then parenthood, are all part of the same burden," said the Supreme Court justice.

Kevin Douglas Creek, 47, was captured on body camera footage striking and kicking police officers, according to the criminal complaint.

"A journal was recovered from Ethan's backpack also detailing his desire to shoot up the school," Oakland County Sheriff's Lt. Tim Willis said.

The federal mask mandate, which was set to expire in January, also applies to travelers in airports and transit stations.

Three-time competitor Malcolm Freberg shares the problem with the CBS show and ways it's changed for the worse, especially when it comes to season 41.

Local law enforcement is investigating the incident as an intentional hate crime, authorities said in a press release following the meeting.

Two months ago, Better was named America's top startup. CEO Vishal Garg has hired 7,000 people ahead of going public with a $6.9 billion valuation.

Jeffrey Clark is the second Trump ally to face potential contempt charges, but his case could be tougher for the DOJ than Steve Bannon's.

The police found Drew Miller's body outside a large apartment complex in midtown on Monday. His father said he died by suicide.

Teachers are worried about their future job prospects as new state laws are signed that restrict classroom lessons on race and diversity.