When wanderlust beckons, it’s easy to dream of jet-setting to exotic locations. However, those dreams could be held back by budgetary constraints. The good news? Budget travel — because going on a holiday out of town doesn’t have to break the bank. With a bit of...
Spending has taken a back seat yet upcoming tax cuts and energy bill relief could help improve appetites for shopping in coming months. Figures on Tuesday showed a lacklustre 0.1 per cent lift in retail sales last month, which was a touch below expectations and not...
Tech giant Uber is partnering with a company best known for its petrol stations to encourage more of its drivers to adopt electric vehicles. The US firm announced the partnership on Wednesday, revealing it had done a deal with BP to offer drivers discounts of up...
Australia has a responsibility to coal and gas communities to transition into other industries ahead of power stations closing down, the prime minister says. As federal parliament debates laws that would set up an agency to manage the energy transition, Anthony Albanese said those that had...
Thousands of people who have cases before the federal appeals tribunal will soon have their decisions reviewed faster. Laws overhauling the Administrative Appeals Tribunal passed federal parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for cases to be expedited before the body. The changes will see the the tribunal...
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is a critical period for individuals and businesses alike. Proper planning and organisation can lead to significant tax savings and ensure compliance with tax laws. Here are ten essential EOFY tax tips and the importance of consulting an Accountant...
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable and the couple could end up...
If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of recent past, it’s that no one is immune to economic upheavals. Even middle to upper-class families are at the mercy of their finances when misfortune strikes. This can come in the form of sudden...
It’s common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health? In this post, we’ll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others. 1. It improves one’s mood. According to a study, folks who regularly demonstrate...
Adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle has far-reaching implications for not only reducing your individual carbon emissions but also preserving valuable natural assets and contributing to a more liveable planet. Each of us, in our daily activities, has the power to enact meaningful change through environmentally sound...