Special time of year for Australia’s faith-based communities
In a world rich with diverse cultures and beliefs, certain times of the year serve as fundamental to religion, heritage and tradition. This year, Ramadan, Easter and Passover – three
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In a world rich with diverse cultures and beliefs, certain times of the year serve as fundamental to religion, heritage and tradition. This year, Ramadan, Easter and Passover – three
This week, the extension of the Paid Parental leave scheme was passed in the Senate, allowing new parents to take half a year of paid parental leave by mid-2026. This
While as humans we can be visionary, we often lack imagination, and ultimately suffer for our short-sightedness. Plastic waste has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of
In recent times, there has been a growing recognition of the prevalence of work-related gendered violence, particularly in high-risk industries. Among these, the retail industry stands out as one where
It was wonderful to see so many from our retail community participate in the ARA International Women’s Day lunch event in Melbourne last week, culminating in the announcement of the ARA CEW Women
The following is a state by state breakdown of the public holiday information for Anzac Day 2024. When is Anzac Day 2024? Anzac Day is on Thursday, 25th of April
The following is a state by state breakdown of the public holidays across the Easter period. Australian Capital Territory Easter Holiday ACT trading hours are deregulated. Holiday Date in 2024
In our ever-connected world, finding a balance between work and personal life is crucial for the well-being of our workforce. The recent passage of the Closing Loopholes Bill No. 2
Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its monthly retail trade data for January 2024. Once again, discretionary categories experienced a predicted softening in spending in line with the
As the World Retail Congress gets ever closer I have travelled to Paris, our host city, several times for meetings. What is striking is that this is a city buzzing