Small business owners too overwrought for mental health
23 April
Small business owners simply don’t have time for mental health. They’re head of operations, head of marketing, head of sales. They keep customers happy and suppliers and overheads paid, and complete an average of 15 hours of government paperwork...[Read More]
Budget-conscious millennials opting for autumn escapes
23 April
Television producer Sarah Ben-m’rad loves travelling overseas but the rising cost-of-living meant she sought out a holiday destination a little closer to home this year. The 28-year-old and her boyfriend opted for a getaway to Port Stevens, north...[Read More]
Androids put through their paces in robot running race
23 April
In one small step for robot-kind – thousands of them, really – humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital. The bipedal robots of various makes and sizes navigated the 21km course supported by teams of...[Read More]
Investing can be a roller coaster: 3 tips for riding the ups and downs
17 April
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy. Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]
Living your best life in retirement: why professional advice matters
17 April
Retirement is an exciting new chapter—a time to prioritise health, passion, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you’re planning adventurous travels, exploring hobbies, or giving back through volunteering, the key to enjoying a...[Read More]
The secret to family holidays: how to get your teenage and independent kids on board
17 April
As kids grow into teens and young adults, family holidays often become a harder sell. They’ve got social lives, part-time jobs, study pressures, and their own sense of independence. But when you realise you might only have a handful of chances...[Read More]
Safety on inland water courses and life jacket requirements in Australia
16 April
Australia’s inland waterways, such as the Murray River, are popular destinations for boating, fishing, and recreational water activities. However, despite their tranquil appearance, these watercourses can pose serious risks. Strong currents,...[Read More]
Coalition charts own course on one-hit tax relief
16 April
ONE-OFF HANDOUTS, BUT AT WHAT COST? * The federal coalition, led by Peter Dutton, announced tax rebates for more than 10 million tax payers earning up to $144,000 ahead of the official campaign launch in Western Sydney on Sunday * When taxpayers go...[Read More]
Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids
16 April
Flipping toasties with kids at a Brisbane park, the Greens have turned up the heat on their plan to provide free school meals. Party leader Adam Bandt, Senator Penny Allman-Payne and prominent MP Max Chandler-Mather were out on a warm but wet...[Read More]
‘No more bills’: why batteries may change energy market
16 April
Powering air conditioners in every room, a washing machine, clothes dryer, electric stove and other appliances used to cost Mamoon Reza more than $1200 every year, even with rooftop solar. When his family-of-four installed a battery in 2023,...[Read More]
Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave
16 April
Australia loses more than $21 billion in productivity every year due to absenteeism but providing workers with one day of reproductive leave a month would significantly mitigate this economic cost. A report into the costs and benefits of...[Read More]
Plan to support more Aussies to buy their first home
16 April
ANTHONY ALBANESE’S PLAN TO UNLOCK 100,000 PROPERTIES AND SMALLER DEPOSITS FOR FIRST-HOME BUYERS * A re-elected Labor government would spend $10 billion on up to 100,000 properties for first-home buyers to help ease the housing crisis * States and...[Read More]
Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders
16 April
While major parties eagerly press their plans to make it easier for first homebuyers to enter the market, they are more reluctant to reveal how much they want property prices to rise. Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have put forward competing...[Read More]
Policy no quick fix with housing ‘too far out of reach’
16 April
Duelling policies on housing might not solve all issues facing first homebuyers but could win votes despite some all but giving up on owning their slice of Australia. Hopeful homeowners would only need a five per cent deposit and houses would be...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Women’s participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]