Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended cost-of-living relief measures despite the federal budget failing to spark a major boost in the polls. The $300 rebate for household energy bills proved popular, with 72 per cent of people supporting the measure, according to a Resolve poll conducted...
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY MARKET * Blackouts, power outages and increased energy prices are forecast across several states unless urgent government action is taken * The NSW, Victorian and South Australian governments must invest in energy projects or power supply issues are likely during extreme summer periods * Delays on...
Creating a sustainable approach to health and well-being involves habits and practices that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health over the long term. Here’s a top 10 list to help maintain ongoing health and well-being: Balanced Diet: Focus on a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole...
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish to live simply. Even though...
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement plan. Below are...
Intellectual property (IP) represents creations of the mind and encompasses various legal protections. Here’s an insight into the primary types of IP: Copyright Copyright law shields the original expression of ideas, including literature, music, and art. Unlike the idea itself, the way it’s expressed is protected. For...
If you’re investing in real estate for resale, you need to know what types of renovations to prioritise. This can help your property create some buzz in the market, with a price you can easily justify to serious buyers. Struggling with what improvements you need to invest in? Worry...
States are split on the federal budget as the two most populous jurisdictions question their GST shares, while resource-heavy Western Australia counts its riches. NSW will be the biggest loser from the annual GST distribution set out in the budget papers, which say it will receive...
While the federal government says its budget will lower inflation, analysts counter that broad cost-of-living relief, such as energy rebates and tax cuts, could make things worse. An expanded version of the energy-bill relief delivered in last year’s budget and another boost to Commonwealth Rent Assistance...
A much-vaunted plan to make Australia a nation that makes things again is a good start but needs more work, business groups say. The centrepiece of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget was the $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia fund to bring manufacturing back onshore and...