Stubbornly high prices and slowing business activity are casting shadows over the Reserve Bank’s chances of a soft landing for the economy. The pipeline of work in the business sector is drying up, NAB’s business survey has revealed, which has worrying implications for Australia’s economic growth. Businesses...
A group of ex-AFL stars suing the league and their clubs for concussion damage may have their claims merged, as lawyers call for the cases to be sped up. Lawyers for former players Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken, Gary Ablett Sr, and two class actions involving Max...
Planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to ensuring the security of your loved ones. Estate planning, while often overlooked, is a crucial aspect of financial management that can safeguard your family finances. It encompasses the preparation of tasks that manage an individual’s...
Whether you’re a business owner, supplier, or contractor, commercial insurance is essential to safeguard both your company and staff. With commercial insurance, your business and company assets are protected from certain risks like accidents or damages and the lawsuits that may follow. Of course, no two...
Engaging in activities that you love is not only enjoyable but also offers a multitude of benefits that can enrich your life in various ways. So, if you’re on the fence about indulging one or some of your life’s passions, here are some advantages of doing...
A lot of property owners take a very casual approach to the upkeep and repair of their house or building. They usually wait for something to break, clog, overflow, leak, jam or fail catastrophically before addressing the problem. Others are satisfied with getting maintenance tasks...
Australians are being urged to remain vigilant for “‘sinister scammers” at tax time, with almost 20,000 suspicious reports made in the past year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has already received 19,843 reports of scams in the 2022-23 financial year. An increase in scam activity is expected...
The Australian economy grew 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, following a 0.6 per cent lift in the three months to December. On an annual basis, gross domestic product as calculated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics lifted 2.3 per cent. The numbers came in slightly...
Australia’s most popular car maker is among the slowest to transition to electric transport and the country’s most popular electric car brand has ranked as the world’s most advanced. The ratings, released on Wednesday by the International Council on Clean Transportation, also found car manufacturers in...
Innovation, ambition and action are being promised as part of a plan to fix the strained aged care sector and protect it for future generations. Aged Care Minister Anika Wells will outline the federal government’s priorities for the sector and her vision to restore the dignity...