PM lays down budget challenge on coalition cuts
29 August
The prime minister has challenged the opposition to detail planned budget cuts should the coalition win government, after it said it could make “significant” reductions in spending. Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor flagged that the coalition has...[Read More]
Funding boost to help protect Aussies from disasters
29 August
People in WA’s Kimberley region will be better prepared for cyclones under a multi-government funding plan to boost Australia’s disaster defences. More than 160 projects will share in $387 million from the second round of Disaster Ready Fund...[Read More]
Cost-of-living relief to show up in inflation readout
29 August
Energy rebates handed out to all households are expected to influence monthly inflation figures due for release this week. Wednesday’s consumer price index from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is tipped to show a sharp decline in headline...[Read More]
Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap
28 August
Poorer Australians are copping the brunt of increasing prices for everyday goods and often have no savings buffer due to wealth inequality and tax breaks favouring the rich, a new report says. Anglicare Australia’s Widening the Gap report reveals...[Read More]
Amazon, Bunnings to face new questions over customers
28 August
Amazon and Bunnings are among big corporations to be put in the spotlight over their treatment of suppliers, amid a renewed focus on competition as Australians struggle with the cost of living. Senior executives from the chains have been recalled to...[Read More]
Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy
28 August
A champion of renters and nemesis to landlords is taking his crusade to the ballot box as he joins the federal election fight. Jordan van den Lamb, known online as purplepingers, has gained more than 4.6 million views on TikTok for his fierce...[Read More]
10 Strategies for staying upbeat and productive (and what to avoid)
22 August
Here are the top 10 things to do to stay positive and productive, along with the top 10 things to avoid falling into negativity or becoming non-productive: Firstly, here are the top 10 Things to Do to Stay Positive and Productive: Practice...[Read More]
Why Time Is Wealth
22 August
If you were to choose between money and time, which option would you go for? For some, the answer is easy: it’s money. The reason, of course, is that people measure one’s level of success and wealth by the size of one’s bank account, number of...[Read More]
Top overseas holiday destinations for every traveller
22 August
When considering overseas holiday destinations, it’s essential to factor in your interests, whether they lie in exploring cultural cities, relaxing on tropical beaches, immersing in nature, or seeking adventure. Here are some top overseas...[Read More]
Renter’s insurance – reasons why it’s good for both the tenants and the landlords
22 August
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s natural for certain fears to cross your mind. For example, if a fire accident or flooding occurs through no fault of your own, who pays for the replacement of your possessions that...[Read More]
Claiming business expenses – Your guide to claiming business expenses correctly.
22 August
You can claim tax deductions for expenses you incur while running your business if they’re directly related to earning your business income. This is also known as assessable income. Take Zac for example. Zac is a sole trader who works as a...[Read More]
Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don’t use it
22 August
Almost three in four Australians want laws to restrict the use of generative AI tools and most people believe the technology is being developed too quickly, a survey has found. But the university research, released on Monday, found less than half of...[Read More]
Long COVID cost economy $9.6b in lost work hours
22 August
More than one million Australians who contracted long COVID at the height of the pandemic cost the national economy almost $10 billion in lost productivity. Academics from the Australian National University (ANU), University of NSW (UNSW) and...[Read More]
‘Let me out’: Aussies need help with subscription traps
21 August
Many Australians are paying for a subscription they no longer need simply because they find it too difficult to cancel, a report has found. The Consumer Policy Research Centre has revealed one-in-10 Aussies are stuck with something they don’t want...[Read More]
Social homes only solution to housing crisis: report
21 August
The Australian government must invest in social housing if it wants to solve the housing crisis, an advocacy group says. More than 1500 Australians have given testimony as part of a report from Everybody’s Home into the impacts of the crisis,...[Read More]