Australians have been gifted a slight reprieve, with inflation moderating to 2.7 per cent as price pressures hurt shoppers at the checkout. The drop in the inflation figure spanning the 12 months to August was spurred by a decrease in transport (-1.1 per cent) while housing...
The prime minister has swatted away questions about curbing property tax breaks after reports of secret modelling. The federal government has sought advice from Treasury on scaling back negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions, according to the Nine newspapers. If Labor follows through on the modelling,...
New mums and dads will get extra superannuation on their government-funded paid parental leave after reforms cleared federal parliament. Eligible parents with children born or adopted after July 1 will get 12 per cent super for up to six months of parental leave. About 180,000 Australian families...
Changes to Australia’s central bank are still on the cards, despite an ultimatum from the Greens daring the government to intervene on interest rates. The Greens have withheld support for reforms to the Reserve Bank unless the financial institution cuts interest rates or the government enacts...
Early childhood education advocates back key recommendations aimed at improving accessibility for low-income families, but the coalition has warned of surging taxes for Australians. A Productivity Commission report, released on Wednesday, urged fully funding childcare for families earning up to $80,000, as well as households with...
Blood demand is at a 12-year high and plasma is even more in need, sparking a call for Australians to roll up their sleeves. The Red Cross is urging 100,000 Australians – the same number who will fill the MCG for the AFL grand final on...
Electric vehicles have crashed through another price barrier in Australia, with the cost of one new model reduced to less than $31,000 for the first time. But industry experts say the fierce price battle is only playing out among cheaper and smaller electric cars, with Australian...
A third jurisdiction has signed on to a public school funding boost, lighting a fire beneath the feet of politicians in more populous states, who are holding out for a better deal. Tasmania’s public schools will be fully funded by 2029 after its state government accepted...
Electric vehicle giant Tesla has opened its 100th charging location in Australia despite fears the company may wind back its local investments. The US brand celebrated the milestone in South Australia on Thursday, launching another six chargers in the beachside suburb of Glenelg. It also confirmed its...
Older people are facing mistreatment and discrimination based on their age, and as Australian life spans continue to grow, so will the consequences of ageism. Ageism can shorten life spans by almost eight years, contribute to elder abuse or push people out of the workforce, but...