Parenting is a delicate balancing act that requires guidance, protection, and, eventually, the wisdom to step back and allow children to navigate their own lives. As children grow and mature, there comes a point where parents must decide when and how to release control, letting their...
As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes increasingly important. Every adult has the right to control their affairs, whether managing finances or making healthcare decisions. However, as we age, factors such as illness, disability, or unexpected accidents can diminish our ability to handle...
Exploring the world’s top culinary destinations is a feast for the senses, offering a blend of traditional flavours and innovative gastronomy. Here are some of the most renowned places known for their exceptional culinary experiences: Tokyo, Japan What to Expect: A blend of centuries-old traditions and modern...
Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm — and these were usually...
Only one-in-three Australians are using advanced technology like AI and robotics to make their job easier but two thirds say they could benefit from it. Workers estimate the technology could save them more than an hour a day on tasks, and they are increasingly keen to...
Four in five working Australians are more concerned about living costs than job satisfaction. Research by tech company SafetyCulture details challenges facing frontline industries amid several years of inflation. It found women workers to be more concerned about the impact of the cost of living, with 85...
Many consumers are willing to change their heaviest electricity use to save money but only a quarter of a million households have signed up to voluntary programs with their energy retailer. In a research report released on Tuesday, energy expert Gabrielle Kuiper has called for the...
Deepfake images and videos are harming Australian children and businesses and laws are urgently needed to prevent more people being extorted or scammed through the technology, experts say. The warnings came at the AI Leadership Summit in Melbourne on Monday, with speakers calling for strict technical...
Independent MP Allegra Spender represents the country’s richest electorate but believes the tax system unfairly advantages wealthier Australians over working people. Australia should look at increasing consumption taxes like the GST and reducing tax concessions, while cutting income tax, to tackle intergenerational inequality, she told the...
From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages. On 2 May 2023 the Australian Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay their employees’ super guarantee (SG) at the...