Decade-long shortfall of tradies tipped to undermine nation’s housing push

Decade-long shortfall of tradies tipped to undermine nation’s housing push

Build Skills Australia warns the government’s ambitious housing target of 1.2 million homes over five years faces major challenges.

  • byOlivia Ireland

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The digital divide:Upskilling to meet our growing tech needs

The digital divide:Upskilling to meet our growing tech needs

Australians’ zest for lifelong learning will be put to the test as it looks to build the high-tech workforce necessary to underpin a 21st century economy.

  • byAdam Turner
A discussion that was initially humorous
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A discussion that was initially humorous

And celebrating the fruits of one’s labour.

Ten pieces of career advice that are actually worth listening to
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Opinion

Ten pieces of career advice that are actually worth listening to

A lot of advice can be worthless,but these tips (plus lessons learnt along the way) have helped me throughout my career,including when I’ve hit a rough spot.

  • byHelena Morrissey
No more ‘circling back’:How the office changed in 2023

No more ‘circling back’:How the office changed in 2023

From artificial intelligence to wellness,here’s a look back at the biggest workplace trends of 2023. (And what’s likely to be big in 2024 – like paid job interviews.)

  • byLauren Ironmonger
Nation’s skills not match-fit for net zero,government agency warns

Nation’s skills not match-fit for net zero,government agency warns

Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor is vowing to overhaul TAFE education as a key government agency warns the nation’s ability to achieve net zero is at risk while the tertiary sector can’t keep pace with demand.

  • byAngus Thompson
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National skills passport to provide digital ID for workers

National skills passport to provide digital ID for workers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will on Sunday announce a $9.1 million investment to prepare a business case for creating a national skills passport where workers can record their qualifications.

  • byLisa Visentin
From learning Mandarin to photography:how a short course can be life-changing

From learning Mandarin to photography:how a short course can be life-changing

Learning new skills can expand our sense of self and challenge our thinking.

  • byEvelyn Lewin
When words fail,fists fly and hearts break
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Opinion

When words fail,fists fly and hearts break

As Australia sets out to discover how many citizens fall short on literacy,numeracy and digital skills,I remember good lives damaged by illiteracy.

  • byTony Wright
The secret shame stopping 3 million Australians from doing their jobs properly

The secret shame stopping 3 million Australians from doing their jobs properly

The federal government wants training for millions of Australians who lack the basic literacy and numeracy skills required to gain better jobs and increase their wages.

  • byDavid Crowe
Elastic fantastic saves the day
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Elastic fantastic saves the day

That one’s going straight to the back of the garage.