Choosing a New Home: Top 10 Considerations for Selecting the Right Retirement Community
2 May
Finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that marks a new chapter in life. While it might evoke mixed emotions, recognising the need for more tailored care and support can also be a positive step towards enjoying a fulfilling and...[Read More]
Planning Your Next Chapter: The Benefits and Timing of Transitioning to a Retirement Home
18 April
Transitioning into a retirement home is a significant life decision that involves careful planning and consideration. As people age, their living needs change, and moving into a retirement home can offer numerous benefits. Here are the top 10...[Read More]
Property Investing: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate
2 May
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence, the...[Read More]
Top 10 Strategies to Boost Brain Power and Enhance Mental Agility
2 May
Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health. Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind: Exercise Regularly:...[Read More]
Home values defy gravity for 15th month
1 May
Australia has clocked its fifteenth month in a row of house price growth despite wobbly economic conditions, with prices gaining a further 0.6 per cent in April. Dwelling values were growing at the same pace in April as in both February and March,...[Read More]
Push for gender-based wage rise to help close pay gap
1 May
Workers in caring jobs and other feminised sectors should get a nine per cent wage rise, the peak union body says, as issues over equality were in sharp focus after a weekend of protests over violence against women. The Australian Council of Trade...[Read More]
Investors on the hook for artificial intelligence abuse
1 May
Discrimination, loss of privacy and distorted data linked to artificial intelligence is putting companies and their backers at risk, an investor group warns. A network with more than 500 members representing US$29 trillion in assets released advice...[Read More]
Licences go to nation’s first offshore wind projects
1 May
Australia’s first offshore wind projects will begin after being granted feasibility licences to unlock the energy, climate and economic benefits of the power source. Awarding licences for the nation-leading Gippsland zone off Victoria’s coast,...[Read More]
Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the ‘burbs
1 May
Drivers in outer city suburbs are increasingly ditching petrol for electric and plug-in hybrid cars and taking advantage of tax breaks to make the switch. An analysis by the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association released on...[Read More]
Cricket Australia makes decision over WBBL future
1 May
The Women’s Big Bash League will be reduced by 16 matches to bring the competition in line with the 10-round men’s competition. Cricket Australia (CA) is expected to announce the changes on Tuesday, with the WBBL cut-back to be counteracted by a...[Read More]
Teen hooks million-dollar barra
1 May
A 19-year-old man has snagged the catch of a lifetime, reeling in a tagged barramundi worth $1 million in Australia’s richest fishing competition. Keegan Payne was fishing in the Northern Territory’s Katherine River with one of his sisters and a...[Read More]
Small business tips when using a tax professional
1 May
Are you running a busy small business? It might make it easier for you to have a tax professional help you with your tax obligations. You can also find information yourself, for example through the ATO website and ATO CommunityExternal...[Read More]
‘Once-in-a-generation’ change in corporate reporting
25 April
After pushing for a delay, one of Australia’s leading business organisations has joined a call for the rapid passage of laws on compulsory reporting of climate risks. The Business Council of Australia on Monday joined a coalition of influential...[Read More]
Steps to building an emergency fund & why do you need one
25 April
Life is unpredictable, and financial surprises can arise when you least expect them. This is where an emergency fund comes in. This financial safety net is designed to cover unexpected expenses, like car repairs or medical bills, or provide support...[Read More]
Ensuring Harmony and Legality: The Critical Role of Legal Advice in Family Estate Planning
25 April
Estate planning is a crucial but often challenging aspect of managing familial wealth and assets, particularly as parents age. The process involves making decisions about how to allocate assets such as businesses and property among siblings, which...[Read More]