A majority of aged-care providers are seriously concerned about how Australia will handle a rapidly maturing population. The Aged and Community Care Providers Association’s state of the sector survey released on Wednesday shows seven out of 10 providers worry about the nation’s readiness for an ageing...
Lodging your own tax return? Read this before the 31 October deadline. If you run a business you need to lodge a tax return, even if you made a loss. When you lodge your own tax return, you need to lodge by 31 October. You can lodge online using myTax...
Surcharges for payments made by debit card could soon be dumped, but business groups have warned there might be unintended consequences for consumers. The federal government said it was prepared to ban debit payment surcharges by 2026, pending a review carried out by the Reserve Bank. The...
Tens of billions of dollars will be spent on a new defence precinct in Western Australia to get it ready for nuclear-powered submarines, creating 10,000 jobs. Defence Minister Richard Marles and WA Premier Roger Cook will announce on Wednesday the establishment of a consolidated Commonwealth precinct...
Subscription traps that make it difficult and confusing to cancel ongoing contracts could soon be banned. Online retailers who force customers to set up accounts and provide unnecessary information during transactions will also be targeted. The Albanese government has outlined a range of legislative measures to try...
An electric car will be used to power a “house of the future” in regional Australia to test whether vehicle batteries could be used as energy solutions nationwide. The CSIRO and power provider Essential Energy announced the trial on Tuesday, revealing vehicle-to-grid technology would be tested...
Big tech companies not playing ball when small business owners are locked out of accounts, hacked or waiting for payments is prompting calls for them to do better. Wellness speaker John Toomey thought he would have to walk away from his business when he was locked...
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by US states accusing it of encouraging social media addiction among teens, a federal judge in California has ruled. Oakland-based US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers rejected Meta’s bid to toss the claims made by the states in two...
In today’s fast-paced world, many people are in search of deeper meaning and lasting happiness. While success is often equated with material wealth or career achievements, true fulfilment goes beyond external accomplishments. It’s about leading a life that resonates with your values, passions, and relationships, all...
Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to dominate the minds of business owners across...