Hundreds of thousands of young workers are missing out on super from their employers because of a rule that bars them from automatic contributions. Under the law, under-18 workers are not entitled to compulsory super contributions unless they work 30 hours a week for the same...
Australians will have three electric vehicle options under $40,000 after another automaker dropped the price of its next-generation car in the country. GWM revealed plans to cut $4000 from the asking price of its Ora electric car on Wednesday, just weeks after the vehicle began arriving...
Just one in 20 Australians plan to splurge on big-ticket items when their tax returns come through, with most opting to squirrel them away or pay down debt. Amid acute cost of living pressures and a string of interest rate rises, surveying by Compare the Market...
Sales of new cars and trucks are surging in Australia, despite ongoing supply issues. Australian customers took delivery of 124,926 new vehicles in June, a 25 per cent improvement on the same month last year, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries said. It was the best June...
A “game-changing” road train with tanks made from aerospace material will be deployed in Queensland in what creators say could significantly cut emissions. Sydney-based Omni Tanker revealed it had teamed with a Queensland welding company to build a triple-tank road train that will be used by...
The suppression of science by governments and corporations is hampering efforts to address the global biodiversity crisis, researchers warn. Leading ecologists say the practice by powerful entities is threatening the earth’s irreplaceable natural treasures at a time when robust science is needed most. James Cook University professor...
Australia is preparing to update its emissions reduction target and usher in mandatory climate reporting for top companies. The Clean Energy Regulator on Monday released the latest Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency Report, known as the CERT report, which is a voluntary scheme. The regulator’s chair and CEO...
Victorians are poised to be slugged with the most property tax in the country this year and beyond but NSW won’t be too far behind. A Victorian Parliamentary Budget Office report has revealed Victoria and NSW’s heavy reliance on property taxes, with both states generating substantially...
Most people don’t think they need a lawyer until they find themselves in a situation where legal advice is crucial. However, upon closer examination, there are numerous instances in life where seeking the expertise of a lawyer can make all the difference between resolving a...
Planning for retirement is not a task to be left until your final working years. The earlier you start, the more comfortable and enjoyable your retirement can be. Here’s an essential checklist to help you navigate the path to effective retirement planning. 1. Understand your retirement goals Define...