More batteries in more homes is the promise of a federal government decision to triple the budget of a popular rebate scheme and wind back discounts for bigger systems. The subsidy, which has been in place for five months, will get a generous top-up to $7.2...
Supermarkets and retailers are angry over “excessive” regulations being imposed to stop price gouging, which they say won’t keep costs down for shoppers. The Albanese government has introduced rules to limit “excessive pricing of groceries” with changes to Australia’s Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, which...
Businesses have been offered relief from skyrocketing premiums after a peace deal ended a war over Australia’s biggest workers’ compensation scheme. The months-long impasse came to an end on Thursday as newly minted NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane revealed she had secured a deal with the...
Reddit should not be considered social media, the app’s management argues, as it fights Australia’s world-leading ban for under 16s. The company has filed a challenge in the High Court hoping to repeal the legislation, claiming the age limit is arbitrary, inconsistent, and threatens free speech. A...
Higher costs may be permanently embedded for Australian consumers and businesses as port companies reap historic profits from unchecked price increases, freight operators warn. Profits for Australian stevedore companies, which load and unload containers at ports, rose for the fifth year in a row to a...
Almost two in three Australians would not consider working for a company that required a long commute and many were willing to sacrifice higher wages and perks to work closer to home. Employees with short commutes also reported being happier and more productive, and saved an...
The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally a time of togetherness, reflection and celebration. For families with loved ones living in aged care facilities or retirement homes, this season can be both meaningful and emotionally complex. While festive decorations and organised activities bring cheer to...
Every generation is shaped by the world it inherits—and by the challenges it must overcome. While it’s easy to fall into debates about which generation had it hardest or best, a more constructive view recognises that each cohort faced profound changes that required resilience, adaptability, and...
Running a small business comes with plenty of moving parts—managing customers, marketing your services, staying on top of expenses, and keeping operations running smoothly. But one area that often catches business owners off guard is tax planning, particularly when it comes to the Business Activity Statement...
Mortgage holders should not expect any relief for the foreseeable future, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, after leaving interest rates on hold. In a widely-anticipated, unanimous decision, the central bank’s monetary policy board kept the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent for a third-straight...