Peter Dutton has laid the ground for a showdown with gas giants over plans to set aside the energy resource for Australian firms and households. The coalition unveiled long-awaited modelling for its domestic gas reserve policy, forecasting a modest seven per cent reduction in gas bills...
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the companies behind the launch plan to...
Sylvia Chou clicked a link on Facebook and three months later, she had lost $2.6 million to scammers. The advertisement for a currency trading platform was a sophisticated scam that wiped out her savings, and led to her borrowing money and refinancing her three properties. The 57-year-old...
Building homes on greenfield sites on city fringes may be inexpensive initially, but a warming climate brings higher lifetime costs for homebuyers. “The big point to make is it’s really cheap to build houses in places that really are climate exposed,” Committee for Sydney chief executive...
When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla. “Tesla was definitely off the cards for us, it was not even an option,” she says. “We didn’t like the Tesla interface but after Elon...
Constantly replying instantly to every work message reinforces two harmful assumptions: first, that your time is endlessly available, and second, that your personal focus isn’t important. Responding immediately may feel productive, but it ultimately signals that your own priorities and responsibilities come second to others’ demands. However,...
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career years. Pre-Retirement (Ages 50 to 62) Financial Outlook In the years leading...
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership. These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property transactions are smooth, legally sound, and protected against disputes. With real estate...
Donald Trump’s so-called ‘liberation day’ looms over the economic calendar but another date could have even greater implications for interest rates in Australia. By April 30 Australians could know whether the Reserve Bank is set to cut rates at its May meeting. Inflation has been easing, the...
Hopes remain high for mortgage relief in May despite a “cautious” Reserve Bank of Australia keeping interest rates on hold. As widely expected by economists, the RBA’s new monetary policy board held the cash rate steady at 4.1 per cent at its inaugural meeting on Tuesday. Markets...