Job seekers could be in line for higher support payments as the treasurer looks to make room in the May budget for more cost-of-living support. The Albanese government has attracted renewed calls for higher JobSeeker and other welfare payments after Treasurer Jim Chalmers flagged further cost-of-living...
The local share market has crept a little higher in a choppy session, closing nonetheless at its highest level in eight months. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index finished on Wednesday up 7.1 points to 7393.4, while the All Ordinaries gained 11.9 points, or 0.16 per cent, to...
Everyone wants to be happy. And, although the definition of happiness may vary among individuals, it’s no secret that most of our pursuits in life are influenced by what we think brings us joy. Some people find fulfilment in building their career or caring for their...
There’s a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief — and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your child’s teenage years or much later in life. Either way,...
Issuing loans or lending money comes with certain risks. This is why the majority of lenders require that borrowers provide a guarantor for their loan. If the borrower is unable to repay the debt on their own, a guarantor promises to do so in their stead....
Heavy polluters will get fresh support under a revamped scheme set to take effect this year and can use unlimited carbon credits to remain within emissions speed limits. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Tuesday announced steps to keep leading industries competitive and regions...
Major car brands are failing to move to electric vehicles fast enough and must speed up their efforts to limit global warming to 1.5C, an European automaker has warned. Polestar sustainability head Fredrika Klaren sounded the warning in Sydney this week, saying the automotive industry’s efforts...
Inflation surged back to 7.3 per cent in the 12 months to November after a weaker read in October. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly consumer price index showed inflationary pressures remain strong, with housing the largest contributor to the November read. Housing costs lifted by 9.6...
Australia’s lucrative international student sector appears set for a huge boost due to improving relations with China. Government data shows Chinese student visa holders more than halved between 2019 and 2022, falling from 165,149 to 78,234 during the pandemic period. China’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said...
The local share market has finished at a fresh four-week high despite domestic inflation coming in hotter than expected, as surging iron ore prices boosted the mining sector and sent BHP to its highest level ever. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed Wednesday up 64.3 points, or...