Property investment has long been seen as a way to build wealth over time. For many investors, the goal is twofold: to benefit from the long-term growth in the property’s value while also generating rental income along the way. While the idea may sound straightforward,...
Estate planning is something many people put off. It can feel uncomfortable to think about what will happen to your assets, your family and your legacy after you are gone. Yet the reality is that estate planning is not only about what happens when you...
For many Australians, there is nothing quite like the freedom of hooking up the caravan, loading the car and heading off on an adventure. Whether it’s a weekend away, a trip along the coast, or a lap around the country, travelling with a caravan offers...
As people move through different stages of life, the way they communicate with one another naturally evolves. Conversations between younger and older generations can sometimes become more complex as parents and grandparents grow older. What once felt effortless can occasionally become challenging as roles shift, independence...
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...
Every year on March 17, St Patrick’s Day is celebrated across the world with parades, music, storytelling and a sea of green. While the day is often associated with Irish culture, community spirit and a little bit of fun, there are deeper lessons beneath the...
The Reserve Bank does not want to send Australia into a recession but its options to avoid one might be running out. Governor Michele Bullock has old reporters a recession could be a possibility if inflation proves too hard to get down, after the central bank...
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second straight month, warning of more pain the longer the war in the Middle East drags on. In a split five-four decision on Tuesday – the tightest since the central bank started publishing vote tallies...
Discounts on capital gains tax have been found to skew the housing market in favour of investors at the expense of owner-occupiers, as the federal government is urged to scrap the controversial measure. A parliamentary inquiry report into the capital gains discount, released on Tuesday, found...
CHANGES IN STATE AND TERRITORY GST PAYMENTS NSW * GST payment increased from $28.1 billion to $28.2 billion * Relative share of GST compared to per capita allocation fell from 86c in the dollar to 82c * Share of GST fell from 26.7 per cent to 25.5 per cent VICTORIA *...