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From October, there’ll be no nasty surprise charges when you pay by card. But some shoppers may have to pay more than they do today – here’s why.

Australia’s multi-day music festivals are under strain – not only from rising costs for organisers, but because high ticket prices and the added costs of travel, accommodation and food are pricing many people out.

Never before has a World Cup host nation been at war with one of the countries participating in the tournament.

It might date back to the ancient Greeks, but the concept of “everything in moderation” still holds true for today’s users of goal-setting apps.

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

Celebrating outstanding success in 2026 Top100 Future Leaders Awards.

"Free" shipping sounds like a much better deal than paying for it. But here’s what to consider before placing your next order.

UTS and IBA have announced a new research partnership to calculate and analyse the pay gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia.

New research examines six key pillars critical to helping older Australians remain in their own home.

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, yet leadership positions remain overwhelmingly held by white men.

UTS Business School alumnus Alexander Cheng has been selected as a Schwarzman Scholar.

ICC Sydney welcomed Bachelor of Management (Events) graduates, Nick Broekhuis and Mya Lovelock, as part of its continued investment in developing the next generation of event professionals.

The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.

Our research shows that "enshittification" isn’t just confined to the online world. It’s now visible in academic publishing and occurs in five stages.

More of us than ever are trying to make environmentally responsible travel choices.

Will consumers actually end up better off?

It’s serious business for the world establishing a framework to limit the impact of climate change, but for some, market responses to the annual United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) climate negotiations are also a chance to make some serious money.

The UTS community will remember the invaluable legacy Frank Gehry gave us in the form of an iconic building that transformed Sydney’s landscape forever.

After fierce debate, Tasmania’s AFL dream is almost certain to happen but do the economics make sense?

Our 6th Australian Positive Organisational Scholarship (POS) Community of Practice (CoP) event was held in Brisbane from 2-5 July 2025. Find out more.

Residents with higher incomes and assets will be required to pay for a larger contribution than those on a pension.

Former prime minister Bob Hawke regretted saying: ‘By 1990, no Australian child will be living in poverty’. But his broken promise still had a surprising impact.

Clearer laws would help, writes UTS Associate Professor Giuseppe Carabetta.

Professor of Urban Resilience, Elizabeth will be leading research to advance innovative, community-focused approaches to climate adaptation and urban resilience.

Home care packages help older people with complex needs to live at home for longer. The problem is, more people want packages than the number the government funds.

Here’s how you can respond as a colleague or manager.

When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.

Professor Larry Dwyer has been awarded the 17th United Nations Tourism Ulysses Prize for his pioneering research on tourism economics in Australia and the Pacific.

High US tariffs on Chinese-made goods didn’t halt the fast fashion industry. They just rerouted it, and the Australian market has been flooded.

Climate 200, Advance Australia and the ACTU were some of the biggest third party social media advertising spenders during the 2025 election campaign.

For the first time, some ideas for reform have been crowdsourced from across the Australian community. Here are a few of the best.

“Hi Mum,” the text message reads. “My phone doesn’t work so I’m using a spare. I’m stressed out because of a bill due tomorrow. Please text me on this new number.”