With Love and Legacy: Guiding Our Aging Parents with Compassion and Care
25 April
Watching a parent age and come to terms with their diminishing independence is a profound and emotional journey, one that blends love, duty, and at times, uncomfortable pragmatism. As children, the shift from being cared for to caring for is a...[Read More]
Steps to building an emergency fund & why do you need one
25 April
Life is unpredictable, and financial surprises can arise when you least expect them. This is where an emergency fund comes in. This financial safety net is designed to cover unexpected expenses, like car repairs or medical bills, or provide support...[Read More]
Ensuring Harmony and Legality: The Critical Role of Legal Advice in Family Estate Planning
25 April
Estate planning is a crucial but often challenging aspect of managing familial wealth and assets, particularly as parents age. The process involves making decisions about how to allocate assets such as businesses and property among siblings, which...[Read More]
‘Jam packed with love’: the story of the Anzac biscuit
25 April
Young digger Paul Teesdale Smith wrote to his girlfriend from Gallipoli, describing care packages filled with biscuits, peanuts, butterscotch, cigarettes and socks. “It’s wonderful how little things, no matter what they are, break the...[Read More]
Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down
25 April
Rising demand for electricity has been met by more solar and wind generation, which is keeping a lid on prices and carbon emissions, the market operator says. Renewable energy generation drove down wholesale prices in the first three months of 2024...[Read More]
Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda
25 April
Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and...[Read More]
‘Why not walk?’ Google Maps to roll out green features
25 April
Google Maps will politely pester Australian travellers to take public transport or walk to their destination in one of several of green changes introduced to the service to celebrate Earth Day. Users who still intend to drive to their destination...[Read More]
More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget
24 April
Cost of living help in addition to well-signposted tax relief remains on the cards if the federal government can find room for it in the upcoming budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the tax relief, due to kick in midway through this year, will be...[Read More]
Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes
24 April
Selling more fuel-efficient cars in Australia will have a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting all homes from gas, a report has found. Analysis by the Climate Council, released on Wednesday, found Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency...[Read More]
Sweat-powered fitness trackers possible in two years
24 April
Sweat-powered fitness devices could rate your pulse, temperature and other vital signs in future, just as long as you work out hard enough. Researchers at Deakin University, in partnership with Monash and the University of NSW, released a study into...[Read More]
Farmers must innovate or risk profits says CSIRO
24 April
Australian farmers must continue to adapt to a changing climate or risk seeing their profits halve by 2050, say CSIRO experts. A new report from Australia’s national science agency has been released after examining what a sustainable future for...[Read More]
‘Dream big’: first Aussie astronaut hopes to inspire
24 April
Katherine Bennell-Pegg grew up on Sydney’s northern beaches with her feet in the ocean and her head in the stars. Her childhood dream was to become an astronaut. Now the engineer and mum of two has made that dream a reality, becoming the first...[Read More]
Federal-state deal powers up for more clean energy
24 April
One million homes in NSW could be powered by renewable energy and more electricity could flow to South Australia and Western Australia, under a deal struck between the federal and state governments. The deal is part of the the taxpayer-funded...[Read More]
Securing Peace of Mind: The Undervalued Comfort of Life Insurance
18 April
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]
Top 10 Remote Escapes: Journey to the World’s Most Secluded Destinations
18 April
In an increasingly crowded and fast-paced world, the allure of remote travel destinations where one can truly escape the hustle and bustle is more compelling than ever. Both within Australia and internationally, there are numerous hidden gems...[Read More]