Australia’s economy is like a car exceeding the speed limit. Or is it an inflating balloon, squeezing up against the inside of a box? Either way, it’s too hot for the Reserve Bank to handle. Fresh data in the coming week will give the central bank more of...
Fresh figures have allayed fears of a tightening in Australia’s labour market, which should rule out the Reserve Bank returning to a major rate-hiking cycle. Australia’s economy added an estimated 21,000 jobs in January, while wages grew by 0.8 per cent over the quarter, according to...
The Reserve Bank governor has called on businesses to help lift Australia’s sluggish productivity growth as she tries to bring inflation under control. Facing a string of questions about the government’s role in driving up inflation at a parliamentary grilling in Canberra, Michele Bullock looked to...
When Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez revealed plans to ban children younger than 16 from social media, he did so based on a precedent set in Australia. His announcement at the World Governments Summit came two months after an Australian law directing tech giants including Google,...
When not toiling in a sweaty underground substation, Aurelia St Quintin spends her days slaving over her university texts. The third-year apprentice electrician joined Ausgrid directly out of high school and is concurrently completing a bachelor of electrical engineering. “My career looks a lot different to that...
Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but aren’t always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and personal growth. 1. Define Your Success Success means different things to...
Thinking about aged care is something many families put off until they’re forced into making decisions quickly. A fall, a hospital stay, or a sudden change in health can turn “we’ll deal with it later” into an urgent and emotional process. The reality is that...
In today’s world, being “cyber secure” isn’t about wearing a hoodie in a dark room typing code at lightning speed. It’s about running a business that understands digital risk, takes sensible precautions, and knows how to respond when things go wrong. Because here’s the truth: there...
Running a business in 2026 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and seeking professional legal advice to mitigate risks and maintain compliance. Below are the top ten legal...
Smart home tech isn’t just a flashy add-on anymore — it’s becoming a practical way to make a property more comfortable, secure, and efficient. The best part is you don’t have to “smartify” everything at once. You can start with one pain point (watering, heating/cooling,...