Inflation moderating but not as quickly as hoped
1 May
Australian inflation has come in hotter than expected, with price increases hitting a broad array of categories including rents, education and medical bills. Annual inflation is still tracking in the right direction, falling to 3.6 per cent in the...[Read More]
Quantum computing bid receives billion-dollar boost
1 May
One of the world’s most powerful quantum computers will be made in Australia as the federal and Queensland governments set aside nearly $1 billion for the venture. The investment in tech company PsiQuantum is part of the government’s...[Read More]
Small business tips when using a tax professional
1 May
Are you running a busy small business? It might make it easier for you to have a tax professional help you with your tax obligations. You can also find information yourself, for example through the ATO website and ATO CommunityExternal...[Read More]
Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the ‘burbs
1 May
Drivers in outer city suburbs are increasingly ditching petrol for electric and plug-in hybrid cars and taking advantage of tax breaks to make the switch. An analysis by the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association released on...[Read More]
Push for gender-based wage rise to help close pay gap
1 May
Workers in caring jobs and other feminised sectors should get a nine per cent wage rise, the peak union body says, as issues over equality were in sharp focus after a weekend of protests over violence against women. The Australian Council of Trade...[Read More]
Jobseeker cash rise quashed but other help on the cards
1 May
Calls to boost Jobseeker and youth allowance payments have been hosed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says he will look at other ways to help struggling Australians as he prepares his third budget. A dozen top economists have joined a growing...[Read More]
‘Once-in-a-generation’ change in corporate reporting
25 April
After pushing for a delay, one of Australia’s leading business organisations has joined a call for the rapid passage of laws on compulsory reporting of climate risks. The Business Council of Australia on Monday joined a coalition of influential...[Read More]
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]
Getting your pet ready when going on a holiday
25 April
Are you getting ready for a long-awaited holiday? You probably have plenty of preparation and planning to do, especially if you have pets. Whether taking your pet with you or leaving it with a trusted caregiver, there is still much to take care...[Read More]
‘Jam packed with love’: the story of the Anzac biscuit
24 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
24 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
24 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]
Financial help for uni students on placement floated
24 April
Financial help might be offered to university students completing unpaid placements as part of their degrees, as unions warn failure to provide support will result in greater workforce shortages. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the federal government...[Read More]