Thousands of Centrelink and Medicare staff are being recruited in a bid to shorten call wait times and provide better customer service. The federal government will hire 3000 new recruits to Services Australia’s frontline as part of their efforts to implement recommendations from the robodebt royal...
Limited English and a lack of computer skills made job searching in a new country difficult for Tibetan-born refugee Dhondupkyi. She’s far from alone. But with the help of Good Things Foundation Australia, opportunities are opening up for the 38-year-old who lived in India for 20 years...
Thousands of education students will receive scholarships worth up to $40,000 as part of the federal government’s push to boost the number of teachers across the nation. The scheme will offer 5000 scholarships to teaching students who begin studying next year, specifically targeting high-achieving school leavers,...
One in four Australians plan to shun an annual commemoration of war veterans as interest from younger generations in the day wanes. A report from RSL LifeCare has revealed significant generational disparities in how Australians intend to mark Remembrance Day on November 11. The majority of Australians...
Retirement is a complex period divided into various phases, each with its own set of financial requirements and lifestyle considerations. Understanding how to budget for each stage can help you make the most of your post-career years. Pre-Retirement (Ages 50 to 62) Financial Outlook In the years leading...
When it comes to managing your money, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the five key areas of personal finance: income, spending, saving, investing, and protection. Mastering these elements can be the difference between achieving financial freedom and falling into debt. Let’s dive...
Inspired to initiate home updates after watching some of the best home renovation shows on television and streaming sites? We can’t really fault you for getting all worked up, as there’s nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a home renovation project to refresh the look...
Major auto brands Toyota and Hyundai have partnered to expand the number of hydrogen refuelling stations in Australia and boost popularity of renewable energy. Four companies, including the automakers, Ampol and Pacific Energy, announced the deal on Tuesday, revealing plans to share expertise and build hydrogen...
Victoria now has the best performing economy in the nation while momentum is building in the west. That’s according to the latest State of the States report from CommSec, which says strong economic activity, solid retail spending and business investment catapulted Victoria to the top of...
The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. The dictionary said AI, which it said means the “modelling of human mental functions by computer programs”, has become the dominant conversation this year. Text generator ChatGPT was launched in...