A time to thrive: building meaningful connections and surrounding yourself with positivity
23 January
Midlife is often viewed through a lens of uncertainty and self-doubt, but what if we flipped the narrative? This stage of life, far from being a time of crisis, can become a period of connection, discovery, and growth. By focusing on meaningful...[Read More]
The legal issues most people face and the importance of seeking advice
23 January
Legal issues are an inevitable part of life. Whether you’re dealing with property transactions, employment disputes, family matters, or financial concerns, navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting. While the specifics of...[Read More]
Creating a refreshing and organised home for summer
23 January
As the summer months roll on, the warm weather brings longer days, sunshine, and the perfect opportunity to refresh your home. Whether you’re hosting barbecues, spending lazy afternoons with family, or just enjoying the season, these homemaking...[Read More]
Planning for business activity statements (BAS) and the importance of professional advice
23 January
Business Activity Statements (BAS) are a vital part of financial management for Australian businesses. They help businesses meet their tax obligations, including Goods and Services Tax (GST), Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) instalments, and other tax-related...[Read More]
Life insurance offers a sense of relief and security for both policyholders and their beneficiaries
23 January
Life insurance is often perceived as a rather morbid necessity—an acknowledgment of mortality that many prefer to defer. However, its value extends beyond mere financial security; it encompasses emotional and psychological comfort for both...[Read More]
Lifetime pensions urged to make super system easier
23 January
Retirees should be offered a lifetime pension from the federal government, drawn from their savings, in order to make the superannuation system simpler, a report has urged. The Grattan Institute report on superannuation has recommended retirees use...[Read More]
Strong jobs growth data deflates February rate cut hope
23 January
Australia’s jobs market continues to show “remarkable” resilience with stronger than expected employment growth tempering hopes of a February rate cut. About 56,000 jobs were added to the economy in December, the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight
23 January
The treasurer has poured cold water on any new taxes, saying Labor is focused on targeted cost of living relief. Asked whether Labor would bring any new taxes to the upcoming federal election, Jim Chalmers said, “no, our focus is on the tax...[Read More]
Lifting unemployment benefit found to slow job hunting
23 January
Lifting unemployment benefits increases the average time job seekers spend out of work, research reveals, challenging assertions COVID-era support payments did not discourage people from looking for jobs. The $550-a-fortnight JobSeeker Coronavirus...[Read More]
Trump won’t curb Australia’s climate crusade: Albanese
22 January
Australia has an enormous opportunity to speed up investment in clean energy after newly-minted president Donald Trump ended the United States’ embrace of renewables, the prime minister says. Within hours of becoming president, Mr Trump has...[Read More]
Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study
22 January
More Australians are using artificial intelligence technology than their American and European counterparts, research from Google has found, and many are deploying it at work. But Australians are still more concerned than excited about the potential...[Read More]
‘Net zero hero’ myth risks overburdening individuals
22 January
It’s not unusual to see individuals championed as heroes of climate action, with their efforts to install rooftop solar and buy electric cars promoted as pivotal in the fight to save the planet. Hero figures can motivate others to follow suit but...[Read More]
A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver
22 January
Ten years after the National Broadband Network was declared “fully operational,” industry experts expect the project to finally realise its original mission: high-speed internet connections for almost everyone. The accomplishment is expected in...[Read More]
Ways for consumers to put the ‘sun tax’ in the shade
22 January
For those who can afford it, adding a battery could beat the “sun tax” that will further deplete the once-generous rate of return for rooftop solar pioneers. A third of Australia’s households have rooftop solar and almost three quarters of the...[Read More]
Million-year-old ice drilling for crucial climate data
22 January
Drilling to retrieve a million-year-old ice core containing critical intel about the planet’s climate has begun in earnest at a remote Antarctic outpost. Some 62 tonnes of equipment and supplies have been hauled 1200km from Australia’s Casey...[Read More]