Reasons why early estate planning is crucial
11 April
Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. Â However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a...[Read More]
Business interruption insurance
11 April
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. Â But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Unlocking Productivity: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Boosting Self-Motivation
11 April
In our fast-paced world, itâs not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks, deadlines, and personal commitments. This avalanche of responsibilities can often leave us feeling stuck, struggling to tick items off our to-do...[Read More]
Caravan lifestyle in Australia
11 April
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Â Caravan living can be for you if youâre looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
10 April
Foreign buyers could be slugged with higher taxes for buying existing NSW homes as the government looks for ways to address the housing crisis. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state was grappling with a problem of overseas investors leaving...[Read More]
Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint
10 April
Some 60,000 jobs in solar panel manufacturing and $82 billion in turbine tower production by 2050 are in the wind if Australia becomes a clean energy superpower. Manufacturing will also get a shot in the arm from port-side construction plants,...[Read More]
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM
10 April
Supermarkets could be slapped with millions in fines under a mandatory code of conduct in a move the prime minister believes will reduce prices at the checkout. An interim review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code, which governs how supermarkets...[Read More]
Public servants win push for extra reproductive leave
10 April
A new pay deal for Victoriaâs public servants will be put to a final vote, with an extra five days of reproductive leave on the table for women. The four-year Victorian public service wage offer includes annual pay rises of three per cent in line...[Read More]
Volkswagen to test car tech to make kangaroos go jump
10 April
A device designed to prevent kangaroos from jumping in front of vehicles will be tested with moving cars after after receiving approval from a university. The RooBadge device, developed by Volkswagen Australia and the DDB Group in consultation with...[Read More]
Welfare payments not covering basic essentials
10 April
Australians on welfare are struggling to survive one of the toughest cost of living crises in decades as payments fail to cover necessities, a new report shows. Research by Anglicare Australia shows households with the lowest incomes are bearing the...[Read More]
Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000
10 April
Australians wonât need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. âYou just need solar panels and a battery,â SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[Read More]
NASA to take Aussie plants from the Torrens to the moon
10 April
A diminutive Australian water weed will be one of the first plants grown by humans on the surface of the moon. Researchers from La Trobe University and the University of Adelaide are among a group of scientists that will send duckweed, an aquatic...[Read More]
Harmonising Guidance and Friendship: The Art of Parenting with Heart
4 April
Navigating the dual roles of being a parent and a friend to your children presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This delicate balance requires careful consideration of boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence.  The...[Read More]
Generational Lifestyles: Navigating Through the Ages in Pursuit of Balance and Fulfillment
4 April
Lifestyle embodies how people live, including their interests, habits, and priorities, influenced significantly by generational perspectives.  Each generationâdefined by its unique set of values, economic conditions, and technological...[Read More]
From Distant Concern to Valued Asset: The Adultâs Guide to Embracing Superannuation
4 April
Being young comes with a whirlwind of experiences and financial priorities, often pushing thoughts about retirement and superannuation to the back burner.  Initially, for many young individuals, superannuation feels like a distant concern,...[Read More]