PM courts world leaders amid global inflation concerns
21 November
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his latest round of world leader speed dating at a major economic forum with a spotlight on trade and climate. Mr Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the...[Read More]
The benefits of financial planning and personalised strategies
21 November
Financial planning is a cornerstone of financial health, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of managing wealth, preparing for the future, and achieving their unique goals. Whether your aspirations are personal, such as...[Read More]
Protect your small business: recognise and prevent common scams
21 November
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal governmentâs Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]
What is meant by âwellbeingâ and how do we achieve it?
21 November
When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is that...[Read More]
Changes to super to bolster transparency and quality
21 November
Older Australians will be able to use their retirement savings more effectively under a government push to improve the quality and transparency of superannuation. The federal government will improve resources on its financial advice website...[Read More]
Revenue upgrades âa sliverâ of earlier years: treasurer
21 November
Lower iron ore prices and a slackening jobs market will weigh on the budget bottom line, the federal treasurer has warned ahead of the mid-year economic update. Jim Chalmers has played down the size of revenue upgrades, citing structural challenges...[Read More]
HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery
21 November
As political parties squabble over wiping university student debt, new figures show paying off a HECS loan may impact graduatesâ borrowing power for a mortgage by almost $100,000. Research from Compare the Market revealed a university student...[Read More]
Social cohesion holds despite inflation, high migration
21 November
The vast majority Australians still view multiculturalism and immigration favourably despite growing concern about the number of new arrivals. Almost half of those surveyed in the 2024 Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion report said migration into...[Read More]
Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline
21 November
âSocial rewildingâ has been named the top trend of the year as more Australians choose to date in person rather than in apps, cut back the time they spend online and support social media bans for children. More Australians are also growing...[Read More]
Cash flows but small business fears paying the price
20 November
Australians will continue getting bang for their buck with safeguards to ensure cash remains king but small businesses are calling for a blanket exemption. Businesses such as supermarkets, pharmacies and petrol stations selling essential items will...[Read More]
Cybercrime âvery realâ threat to Aussies, businesses
20 November
A new cybercrime report is received every six minutes with small businesses and everyday Australians bearing the brunt of the âvery concerningâ malicious attempts. More than 87,000 cybercrime incidents were reported to the Australian Signals...[Read More]
Pay gap narrows but leadership roles a drag on progress
20 November
Australiaâs gender pay gap has narrowed further, helped by wage bumps in the aged care sector where four in five workers are women. Naming and shaming individual companies is also proving effective at pushing employers to root out the causes of...[Read More]
Scam alert â Card collection scam
20 November
Criminals are calling people and pretending to be from a trusted organisation like a bank, IT company or phone company. They will say your bank accounts or computers arenât secure and your money isnât safe. They will ask for your PIN and tell...[Read More]
Why Aussie school students are being given an AI grade
20 November
Artificial intelligence is entering more Australian classrooms but the technology is no longer sneaking in through a side door. More than 100 high schools recently tested a locally made generative AI tool to deliver feedback on studentsâ work, and...[Read More]
Parents to lose final say in social media ban for kids
20 November
Parents will not be able to give consent for their children to use social media under a blanket ban proposed by the Albanese government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from social...[Read More]