Laws aimed at getting wages moving are coming to a head with the government pledging to put upward pressure on pay packets as soon as possible. Trade Minister Don Farrell said workers would be in a much better position when new workplace laws pass, that would...
The local share market has bounced back from early losses to hit a fresh six-month high on signs inflation is finally peaking. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had been down by as much as 0.4 per cent on Wednesday morning but quickly gained ground after the Australian...
Your home is more than simply a place to unwind; it’s also an investment. If you plan to sell your property someday, increasing its value now can help you get a better return on your investment. Most people believe that increasing the value of a home requires...
Age pensioners will be able to pick up extra shifts and earn some extra cash before Christmas without losing their benefits. New laws increase the amount they can earn by $4000 to $11,800 from December 1 until the end of 2023 before their pension starts to...
Most people have never heard of a circular economy but experts say it’s what Australia needs. A circular economy involves more than switching to renewable energy to cut carbon emissions or adding another bin with a different coloured lid to kerbside rubbish collection. Rather, more reuse, repair,...
When you need to apply is determined by when you were first appointed, and under which Act. If you plan to become a director, you can apply before you’re appointed. Corporations Act directors When you must apply for your director ID depends on the date you first become...
Underground charging stations for electric cars, more public parks on top of them and libraries, restaurants and vegetable patches populating what used to be petrol stations. This is the reimagined future for Australia according to a design initiative posed by Mini and answered by six architectural...
Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says proposed changes to contentious workplace laws would be carefully considered. The fate of the industrial relations overhaul, which would enshrine multi-employer bargaining, remains up in the air as debate on the bill moves to the Senate. It follows a parliamentary report...
Firies are warning shoppers of a significant rise in fires caused by batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters ahead of Christmas. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has reported 180 lithium-ion battery fires this year compared to just 16 in 2021. Minister for Emergency Services Steph Cooke said the...
Australia’s industry growth centres have increased jobs, wages and turnover for start-ups but have had mixed success with boosting exports. The hubs were set up with temporary federal funding that has run out, after the Albanese government failed to top up funding in their first budget. The...