Market volatility: why time in the market matters more than timing the market
30 January
Market volatility is an inherent part of investing. Prices fluctuate due to economic changes, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment. While the unpredictability of the market can cause anxiety, it’s essential to understand that volatility...[Read More]
Conquering chronic procrastination: a path to self-improvement
30 January
Procrastination is a universal challenge that affects many of us at some point. From putting off small errands to delaying critical projects, procrastination can significantly impact personal growth, productivity, and overall well-being. However,...[Read More]
Understanding estate planning and key legal tools: why legal advice is essential
30 January
Estate planning is the process of organising and managing your assets during your lifetime and determining how they will be distributed after your death. It goes beyond simply writing a will; it involves making key decisions about property...[Read More]
Interest rate cut hopes rise on soft inflation print
30 January
Interest rate relief could be around the corner after underlying inflation came in below expectations. Core inflation fell to 3.2 per cent in the year to December, opening the door for the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut the cash rate at its next...[Read More]
Chalmers buoyant about 2025, ahead of inflation data
30 January
Mortgage holders can be more optimistic about the upcoming 12 months than in previous years, the treasurer says, ahead of crucial inflation data being released. While he declined to speculate on whether the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates at...[Read More]
“She’ll Be All Right, Mate” – Until It’s Not: The Case for Plan B
30 January
Australians are known for their laid-back attitude, with the phrase “she’ll be all right, mate” embodying a culture of optimism and resilience. It’s a comforting sentiment that encourages us to take life as it comes, but what happens when...[Read More]
Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps
30 January
The next generation of artificial intelligence is expected to replace a human: the personal assistant you probably cannot afford to hire. ‘AI agents’ capable of completing a complex series of tasks after just one command are emerging as a top...[Read More]
Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour
30 January
The rapid shift to renewable energy should not depend on forced labour to dig up and process critical minerals to make batteries, solar panels and wind turbines, an anti-slavery expert says. Fiona David, creator of the Walk Free Global Slavery...[Read More]
Bid for better education standards to fix skills crisis
29 January
Australia must set new education targets aimed at returning to the 10 top rankings among developed countries for key subjects, or else risk a chronic skills shortage, a peak business group says. It calls for a lift in standards to reverse the...[Read More]
Caution urged on AI assistant as DeepSeek surges
29 January
Internet users should exercise caution before handing over personal details to Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek, federal ministers have urged. The AI assistant – which launched last week – rocketed to the top of app stores, with...[Read More]
Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead
29 January
The launch of a Chinese rival to ChatGPT will be a game-changer as Australia’s top scientist lauds artificial intelligence as bringing great opportunity. DeepSeek launched its AI model over the weekend that is considered a challenge to ChatGPT as...[Read More]
Subsidy boost may do little to improve childcare access
29 January
Childcare subsidy changes have put money back in parents’ pockets but might do little to increase access to early education, experts say. Families have saved almost $50 a week on average since an expansion of the subsidy came into effect in...[Read More]
Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, Trump claims
29 January
US President Donald Trump has told reporters that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Microsoft declined to comment. TikTok and ByteDance did not immediately respond to Reuters’...[Read More]
All the honours for Australia’s high achievers
29 January
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS Companion of the Order in the GENERAL DIVISION Professor Allen Cheuk-Seng CHENG For eminent service to medicine as an epidemiologist, to infectious and communicable disease research and education, and to national and...[Read More]
Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents
29 January
As parents celebrate the end of school holidays, they are also bracing for an avalanche of mental load tasks, with mums likely to bear the brunt of the planning, preparation and making to-do lists. As the new school year approaches, research shows...[Read More]