Australian shares have edged lower while the local currency has rallied after higher-than-expected inflation figures quashed hopes for a pause in the Reserve Bank’s interest rate hike cycle next month. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index settled 22.1 points, or 0.30 per cent lower, at 7,468.3 by close...
Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily encounters can become fraught...
It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in general. You...
People typically associate the new year with hope — a time for fulfilling plans, whether those are financial, personal or professional. The past year is finally over and you can now look forward to what the new year has in store. While it’s also possible things...
Australia’s 2600 caravan parks could be transformed into a national electric vehicle charging network covering regional and rural areas under a new proposal. The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has issued a call for commercial and government assistance to install fast-chargers for electric cars on its...
Small business entities are eligible for a range of tax concessions on capital gains that arise on the disposal of business assets. The concessions, which may be relevant to you, include: 15-year exemption 50% active asset reduction retirement exemption small business roll-over. Analysis and documentation If you apply any of these...
Australia has signed an international pledge to equal pay, leadership and opportunity for women in the clean energy industry. The Equal By 30 campaign has 180 signatories worldwide including organisations, companies and governments committed to gender equity across the sector by 2030. “There is an urgent need...
The federal government is hopeful wages will continue to grow strongly even as interest rate hikes take the heat out of the economy and stamp down inflation. Pay packets are growing at the fastest rate in more than a decade as the strong labour market continues...
An Australian firm is building what could be the world’s largest electric ferry, designed to transport thousands of passengers and vehicles in a development that could set a worldwide trend. The company behind the vessel, Incat Tasmania, has revealed the technology could be announced for use...
The gas production industry has hit back at suggestions suppliers have been purposely dodging the government’s new price cap by waiting for advice on how it works. The head of the gas producer industry group said it was reasonable for the industry to proceed cautiously with...