Tips for small business success, starting the new financial year with intent
26 June
The beginning of a new financial year is the perfect opportunity for small business owners to reset, refocus, and plan for sustainable growth. Itâs a time to take stock of your performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure your...[Read More]
Starting the new financial year with intent: Tips for individuals and families
26 June
A new financial year presents the perfect opportunity to take stock, reset, and plan with purpose. Much like a new calendar year inspires resolutions, July 1 offers a financial âfresh startâ to review your goals, refine your spending, and make...[Read More]
The fate of collectibles: treasures, memories, and the generational shift
26 June
Collecting is an act of love, one rooted in nostalgia, identity, and a desire to preserve the past. For many Baby Boomers, collections of antiques, vintage glassware, and memorabilia from the 1950s and 60s are not only cherished possessions but also...[Read More]
The importance of making a will
26 June
As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes increasingly important. Every adult has the right to control their affairs, whether managing finances or making healthcare decisions. However, as we age, factors such as illness,...[Read More]
Financial security: four steps to protect your future
26 June
Financial stability doesnât usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Workersâ retirement nest eggs set for super boost
25 June
Australian workers can look forward to a bigger nest egg, with an increase to the superannuation guarantee to add tens of thousands of dollars to the average super account. From July 1, employersâ minimum required contribution to employeesâ...[Read More]
Surprise data shows inflation falling to four-year low
25 June
Inflation has fallen to a seven-month low, bolstering hopes of an imminent cut to interest rates. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday showed headline inflation fell from 2.4 per cent to 2.1 per cent in May. The monthly figures...[Read More]
Pedal to the metal for home prices as rates fall
25 June
Interest rate cuts and government first homebuyer schemes will put a rocket under property prices over the next financial year. The value of a median house in Australia will grow six per cent to $1.26 million in 2025/26, Domain predicts in its...[Read More]
Shop-around advice as cheapest supermarket revealed
25 June
Visiting more than one supermarket has proven to be the smartest approach for shoppers, as data shows prices for everyday essentials continue to vary widely. Data from consumer advocacy group Choice found that, even without specials, prices differed...[Read More]
Slight increase in mortgage holders behind on payments
25 June
More homeowners are falling behind on their house repayments despite a cut in interest rates. Figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority showed 1.68 per cent of all mortgages were in arrears during the first quarter of the year, a...[Read More]
Renters fearful of speaking up about essential repairs
25 June
Almost seven in 10 private housing tenants worry about asking for repairs in case they face a rent increase. A survey of more than a thousand renters across Australia has also found a third would be unable to afford a five per cent increase on what...[Read More]
AI threatens to widen gender gap for regional girls
25 June
Artificial intelligence could disrupt more than just technology â it could widen the gender gap between boys and girls studying science, technology, engineering and maths. Women 4 STEM spokeswoman Sharon Samson issued the warning on Friday, while...[Read More]
Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike
25 June
Service station owners have been put on notice not to take advantage of customers due to volatile fuel prices caused by conflict in the Middle East. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has written to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission calling for...[Read More]
Penalties proposed for employers who ignore harassment
25 June
Employers who ignore requirements to end workplace sexual harassment and discrimination could face civil penalties. A landmark report by the Australian Human Rights Commission has amplified the voices of more than 300 victim-survivors. Contributors...[Read More]
Excel at spreadsheets. Thereâs a competition for that?
25 June
Who truly excels at Excel? At the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championships, enthusiastic spreadsheeters compete to see who will be the global star of a computer program that many love to hate. Melbourne-based filmmaker Kristina Kraskov...[Read More]