Early childhood educators and childcare workers have been recognised for their work after years of being underpaid and undervalued. More than 200,000 childcare workers will receive a 15 per cent wage increase over two years, after the pay bump passed parliament late on Tuesday night. This means...
Making sure loved ones can get to medical appointments, the supermarket or cafe catch-ups could become easier after the launch of a rideshare service designed for caregivers. Uber Australia unveiled the feature on Tuesday, following its launch in the United States earlier in 2024. But while the...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his latest round of world leader speed dating at a major economic forum with a spotlight on trade and climate. Mr Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20...
Financial planning is a cornerstone of financial health, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of managing wealth, preparing for the future, and achieving their unique goals. Whether your aspirations are personal, such as buying a home, saving for retirement, or starting a family, or business-related,...
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new ones. Knowing the risks and implementing prevention measures can be critical to safeguarding...
When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is that it influences one’s outlook on life and a...
Older Australians will be able to use their retirement savings more effectively under a government push to improve the quality and transparency of superannuation. The federal government will improve resources on its financial advice website Moneysmart and bolster regulations around innovative income streams, which will give...
Lower iron ore prices and a slackening jobs market will weigh on the budget bottom line, the federal treasurer has warned ahead of the mid-year economic update. Jim Chalmers has played down the size of revenue upgrades, citing structural challenges in the Chinese economy dragging down...
As political parties squabble over wiping university student debt, new figures show paying off a HECS loan may impact graduates’ borrowing power for a mortgage by almost $100,000. Research from Compare the Market revealed a university student paying off an average HECS debt of almost $26,500...
The vast majority Australians still view multiculturalism and immigration favourably despite growing concern about the number of new arrivals. Almost half of those surveyed in the 2024 Scanlon Mapping Social Cohesion report said migration into Australia was “too high”, up sharply from 33 per cent last...