Losing a family member or loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Managing the legal and administrative responsibilities of a deceased estate can feel overwhelming amid the grief and loss. Ensuring that your loved one’s legacy is honoured and their final wishes are carried out...
If you’re an Australian or British retiree, retirement is the perfect time to travel the world and explore the places you’ve always wanted to see. Travelling may lead to much more than just a relaxing vacation, too. Seeing the world in your 50s, 60s, and beyond...
Workplace safety is a critical component of a productive and healthy working environment. Among the many factors contributing to employee well-being, the cleanliness and maintenance of air conditioning systems often go unnoticed. Air conditioning plays an essential role in modern offices, providing a comfortable and controlled indoor...
The groundwork has been laid for Australia’s most substantive attempt at tax reform in more than two decades as the treasurer promises to “grasp the nettle” on the thorny issue. Outlining his government’s economic agenda for its second term of parliament, Jim Chalmers threw down the...
Signs the labour market is easing will alleviate Reserve Bank concerns about inflation with Australia’s jobless rate tipped to remain at historic lows. Economists predict labour force figures for May – to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday – will show the...
Poor productivity and economic growth are dulling Australia’s competitive edge and sending it sliding down an international economic leaderboard. Australia fell five spots to 18th place in the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook report, released by the Swiss-based Institute for Management Development on Tuesday. The disappointing result reiterates...
Tariffs and global conflict have knocked Australians’ optimism in the economy and trust in the US to 20-year lows, a long-running poll by an independent think tank shows. Since it began in 2005, the Lowy Institute Poll of Australians’ attitudes to the world has never been...
The corporate regulator has revealed the next steps in its push to fix systemic failings in the superannuation sector’s handling of death benefit payments. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will examine how super trustees address complaints data after it found excessive delays in death benefit...
Electricity customers can expect a tighter safety net to protect them from unfair price hikes under changes flagged by the federal government. In his first post-election address, Energy Minister Chris Bowen has promised tweaks to so-called Default Market Offer rules in a bid to force energy...
Artificial intelligence is becoming a must-have feature in modern smartphones but what the technology does differs from brand to brand. Apple announced several upcoming AI software features at its Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino this week, although some are similar to offerings from its competitors. Here are...