Make the most of EOFY: super strategies to discuss with your financial adviser
15 May
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, it’s a timely reminder to check in on your financial health and take advantage of opportunities to strengthen your retirement savings. Whether you’re looking to grow your superannuation,...[Read More]
Understanding debt recycling – transform bad debt into good debt
15 May
Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific...[Read More]
Retire right: why seeking financial advice matters
15 May
Retirement is a major life milestone, representing the beginning of a new, exciting chapter. However, to truly enjoy retirement, careful planning is essential. Many people dream of a retirement filled with travel, leisure activities, and time...[Read More]
Legal language: why understanding legal terms is essential for every Australian
15 May
Here’s an introduction to some of the top legal terms commonly used in Australia, presented in a list format. Understanding these terms can be very helpful in navigating legal documents or discussions. Top 10 Legal Terms Used in...[Read More]
Home maintenance tips to stay ahead – especially before winter hits
14 May
Staying on top of home maintenance is crucial to prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs. Before winter arrives, it’s particularly important to ensure your home is safe, warm, and weather-resistant. A little effort now can save you...[Read More]
Winter is coming: general insurance tips to help you prepare
14 May
As the winter months approach, many Australians brace for colder temperatures, heavier rains, and in some regions, wild weather events like storms and floods. While you may be busy checking your heating system or swapping your summer wardrobe for...[Read More]
‘Really attractive’: subsidies to charge battery boom
14 May
Battery installers are bracing for a busy period as households and businesses jump on Labor’s election promise to discount energy storage. Thirty per cent off the up-front price of batteries was a signature pledge of the returning Albanese...[Read More]
How AI is being weaponised to attack Aussie businesses
14 May
More online criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence to steal from Australian businesses, including using the technology to create deepfakes of employees’ voices and appearance. Small and medium-sized businesses were at highest risk from...[Read More]
Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit
14 May
Harnessing the benefits of diversity and inclusion within Australian workplaces amid global pushback could boost company profits and improve conditions. That’s the verdict of the chief executive of UN Women Australia, which will launch a...[Read More]
Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims
14 May
A parent group with more than 20,000 members will challenge one of Australia’s largest energy companies in court over claims it misled customers about emissions from its products. Representatives from EnergyAustralia will appear in the NSW Federal...[Read More]
More households want to go full electric but lack spark
14 May
More than one in three households are considering upgrading to electricity-only to save money and the environment, a study has found, and the number of people resisting the switch has fallen. But many Australians remain confused about efficiency...[Read More]
Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?
14 May
Unsafe roads are forcing parents to drive children less than one kilometre to school, say safety advocates pushing for lower speed limits. Restricting cars and trucks to 30km/h would be the norm for neighbourhood streets under proposed laws being...[Read More]
Kylie’s hotpants among new museum’s national treasures
14 May
From Kylie Minogue’s gold hotpants to a 19th-century cloak worn by Dame Nellie Melba, costumes which adorned Australia’s stars of the stage will go on show at a new museum. The $3.5 million Australian Museum of Performing Arts, under...[Read More]
Brisbane’s Olympic transport costs fuel funding request
14 May
Transport infrastructure costs climbing into the “billions” have been forecast for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, prompting a request for more federal funding. The Queensland government is hopeful of brokering another funding deal with the...[Read More]
Dream holidays made easy: should you book direct or use a travel agent?
8 May
Planning your next family or dream holiday can be an exciting adventure in itself. Whether you’re dreaming of a tropical island escape, a multi-city European tour, or a road trip, the process starts with one big decision: how to plan it. Should...[Read More]