More paid parental leave and other policies targeted at improving the economic fortunes of Australian women are on the cards, if the money can be found. Minister for Women Katy Gallagher said the government would like to expand the national paid parental leave scheme for eligible...
Australian households can pocket an extra $450 a year in energy bill savings by making the switch from gas power to electricity. As gas prices rise at almost double the rate of electricity, a Monash University report forecasts electrifying homes could save households across the nation...
Eight “microskill” short courses are being launched by TAFE in NSW to prepare workers for jobs in renewable power and technology, the state government says. The move was enabled by the approval of a five-year national skills deal worth $3.8 billion, Premier Chris Minns said in...
Job scams are on the rise and Australians are being warned to be wary, with losses since January this year reaching $20 million. Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says the National Anti-Scams Centre has reported an increase of over 740 per cent in employment scams in...
Ride-share drivers will be given quick access to 10,000 electric vehicles as part of a deal between Uber and BYD that is designed to boost the number of low-emission cars in Australia. The partnership, revealed on Wednesday, will see BYD Atto 3 electric vehicles offered to...
Hailstorms are a leading cause of damage to vehicles and property but despite signs hail intensity is increasing, Australians are largely unprepared against the threat. The hail season typically runs from October through January, but less than one in four Australian homeowners say their properties are...
Australian motorists cannot lawfully be taxed by states for driving electric and hybrid vehicles. The High Court on Wednesday ruled on a case involving Victoria’s road user tax on low-emission vehicles, launched by two electric vehicle drivers in 2021. The court found the Victorian government could not...
Women who don’t fit the mould of being straight, white and able bodied have been left behind by gender pay gap initiatives. A report from Victoria’s Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, has exposed how a person’s age, cultural identity, disability, gender identity and sexual orientation impact...
Given a chance, most people would love to own a business and be their own boss. If you have a great product or service concept, the thought of building your own company from scratch can be very attractive. After all, who doesn’t want to be the...
In today’s digital age, information is readily accessible at our fingertips, thanks to the proliferation of social media platforms and influencers. Australians, like people worldwide, often turn to these platforms for guidance and information on various topics, including investing. However, it has been estimated that...