Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunities and Cautions
7 November
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we work, live, and communicate.Ā AI offers remarkable possibilities, from streamlining business operations to enhancing personal convenience. However, before we embrace these advancements, we...[Read More]
Empowering Aging Parents: A Guide to Navigating Technology and Avoiding Scams
7 November
Supporting aging parents with technology is essential as it helps them stay connected, access resources, and remain safe online.Ā Teaching them how to use devices effectively and recognise scams is a practical way to foster independence and...[Read More]
What is the difference between shares and bananas?
7 November
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Securing peace of mind: Life Insurance
7 November
Life insurance is often perceived as a rather morbid necessityāan acknowledgment of mortality that many prefer to defer.Ā Ā However, its value extends beyond mere financial security; it encompasses emotional and psychological comfort for both...[Read More]
What are the legal protections used for intellectual property?
7 November
Intellectual property (IP) represents creations of the mind and encompasses various legal protections. Ā Hereās an insight into the primary types of IP: Ā Copyright Copyright law shields the original expression of ideas, including literature,...[Read More]
Retirement withdrawal ā lump sum or income stream
7 November
The difference between a lump sum withdrawal of super and a retirement income stream, and the tax consequences. Ā Choose a lump sum or income stream When you meet the retirementĀ condition of release, you can usually choose to withdraw your...[Read More]
Albanese sees sun breaking through dark economic clouds
7 November
Australian businesses have weathered years of economic storms but the prime minister says the worst may be over in an optimistic pitch for the years ahead. Anthony Albanese will address business leaders at an Australian Chamber of Commerce and...[Read More]
From sadness to wellbeing: call to rewire the economy
7 November
People are not simply wondering if they can afford the life they lead, they are questioning if it is the life they want, an international humanitarian says. āIf you start talking to people about what their lives are like right now, a lot of people...[Read More]
Bonus to stick with army helps Australia to stay ready
7 November
Cash bonuses for serving personnel will do little to improve retention rates, a veteransā welfare organisation warns. The Albanese government on Tuesday announced a $600 million package to keep people in the military, while releasing the 2024...[Read More]
Impact of $16 billion HECS debt cut ākind of invisibleā
7 November
Middle and high-income Australians are set to benefit most from a plan to slash student debt but even then, it wonāt significantly change their lives, an economist says. The federal government has promised to spend $16 billion on cutting debt by...[Read More]
Supply the key to fixing housing, not taxes: Treasury
7 November
Treasury does not believe removing tax concessions for property investors would shift the dial for housing affordability, despite being asked to investigate the impact of the tax changes by the government. The departmentās secretary, Steven...[Read More]
Welfare call times drop, claims processing faster
6 November
Call wait times for people ringing Centrelink have dropped, while claims processing has sped up, data shows. The Albanese government will on Monday release Services Australia quarterly performance data for the first time, which will be released...[Read More]
Fears supermarket squeeze risks short-changing shoppers
6 November
Breaking up major supermarkets could push up prices and hurt Australians, a peak business body warns. In a bid to tackle anti-competitive behaviour, the coalition has drafted laws that would break up or fine grocery giants who abuse their market...[Read More]
Childcare workersā pay bump to boost ailing workforce
6 November
Thousands of early childhood educators and workers are set to receive a pay boost, putting Australia one step closer to universal child care. The changes passed the House of Representatives on Monday are now bound for the Senate. The bill is...[Read More]
Aussies spend more on streaming but are watching less
6 November
Australians are spending more on media streaming services, but are watching less overall, a new study shows. Media consumption is more than a full-time job for most Aussies, who consume an average of 44 hours of digital entertainment each week,...[Read More]