Blessed with wind and solar resources, renewable energy companies are clamouring to take part in the bounty of NSW amid a global oil crisis. More than 15 projects worth a total of $34.4 billion in potential investment are being looked over at the newly established Investment...
Young women consider owning a house less of a priority than men their age, with many citing affordability and not being able to qualify for a mortgage as major barriers. Women in both the millennial and generation Z age groups consider property ownership less important than...
Australians are buying fewer cars but more electric models, with sales of the low-emission vehicles more than doubling in a month to set a record. By contrast, new petrol-powered vehicles experienced the greatest slowdown in sales during February and hybrid cars stalled after months of growth. The...
Labor faces a push for a parliament inquiry into Australia’s underperforming gas tax amid growing calls to make fossil fuel multinationals pay a larger share. As Treasurer Jim Chalmers mulls tax reform to make the economy more productive and fairer for younger generations ahead of the...
Thousands of renters will be able to save deposits and purchase homes through a multimillion-dollar program pitched to voters ahead of a state election. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced Labor’s rent-to-own policy on Wednesday, aiming to deliver 2000 homes over eight years through a $413.5...
Leadership is often associated with confidence, decisiveness, and vision. While these qualities matter, what people tend to value most in a leader is consistency. In times of change, pressure, or uncertainty, consistent leadership provides stability and reassurance. Teams perform better when expectations are clear, behaviour...
Every time markets dip, the same question rises to the surface: Should I move my superannuation to cash before things get worse? It’s a natural reaction. Watching balances fluctuate can be uncomfortable. But superannuation was never designed for short-term comfort — it was designed for long-term...
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the available investment avenues and develop a strategic approach. Here’s a look at...
Running a small business in hospitality is fast-paced, people-focused and often unpredictable. Between managing rosters, customer expectations, suppliers and cash flow, tax and compliance can easily slip down the priority list. Yet for cafés, restaurants, bars and accommodation providers, few things have a bigger impact...
For many small business owners, choosing a business name is one of the most exciting early milestones. But protecting that name with a trademark often gets pushed down the priority list — usually because of cost, complexity, or the assumption that “we’ll deal with it...