Going out for dinner is often all about the food or the vibe. But for the one in five Australians with a disability, choosing a restaurant involves much more. A new web app, developed at the University of Melbourne, aims to change that. Freya Elliott, who uses...
Australia risks stalling efforts to cut transport emissions if it does not reintroduce tax breaks and incentives for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles. The Australian Finance Industry Association issued the warning on Monday with its EV and hybrid car report, which revealed Australians financed...
Telling a questionable joke at a pub will not land people before an anti-discrimination complaints hearing under a territory’s proposed new laws. Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby has defended the Northern Territory government’s planned anti-discrimination laws to be introduced to parliament in July. At an estimates hearing on Monday,...
Why the EOFY Marks More Than Just a Date on the Calendar As June 30 rolls around each year in Australia, it brings with it a moment of pause — a clear marker that one financial chapter is closing and another is about to begin. While for...
In a world where legal information is a Google search away, many people fall into the trap of believing they understand the law more than they actually do. This false sense of legal literacy leads to costly mistakes, disputes, and even unintentional breaches of the...
Now that you’ve retired from the workforce and have all the opportunities to do what you want, you’re ready to take the trip of a lifetime. If you’re planning to take a tour across Australia, here’s a list of 5 top destinations to visit for retirees....
It’s every parent’s dream to secure their children’s future. Of course, not everyone has the wealth required to do this, and the next best thing you could do as a parent is to teach them how to budget and invest. Through financial education, you can help...
Will a second rate cut be enough to settle the nerves of businesses and consumers spooked by global trade uncertainty? Donald Trump’s tariffs have weighed on sentiment in recent months, stifling an expected economic recovery in 2025. Household confidence spiked following the Reserve Bank’s first interest rate...
Australia could miss out on vital health, entertainment and productivity breakthroughs if it introduces rigid artificial intelligence rules rather than taking a balanced approach like some of its neighbours. Google-Alphabet Senior Vice President James Manyika issued the warning while attending an AI summit in Sydney on...
Anthony Albanese has pledged to implement lasting and meaningful change in his second term as prime minister, promising his government can meet the moment against challenging circumstances. In his first major speech since winning an expanded majority at the May election, the prime minister said the...