On a mission to investigate solar, battery and electrification retrofits for the block of flats she lives in, Coco Venaglia has faced hurdle after hurdle. The building’s strata committee is open to upgrades but pressed for time, and was pleased when she offered to do the...
Softer auction rates are a sign tax changes in the federal budget are making things easier for first home buyers, the housing minister says, as Labor weathered another day of criticism from investors and entrepreneurs. Auction clearance rates held below 60 per cent nationally for a...
Australia is well-positioned to take advantage of the global boom in artificial intelligence but governments and regulators need to get the policy settings right so they don’t stifle start-ups. That’s the message from two of the country’s biggest entrepreneurs in the AI space, including the head...
Power bill relief is coming for households in most eastern states as solar and batteries chew into expensive gas and hydro generation to cover evening peaks. Annual savings of more than $200 compared to the year prior have been confirmed for some residential customers on standing...
Australia’s temporary fuel excise cut, which has brought down petrol prices, is likely to remain just that, federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. The three-month cut to the fuel excise started in April in response to soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran and...
Drivers have almost a week’s more petrol and diesel in reserve than they did at the start of the Iran war, as the prime minister met with state and territory leaders on the ongoing fuel crisis. Anthony Albanese met virtually with premiers and chief ministers for...
With the end of financial year approaching, many small business owners are thinking about tax, profit, cash flow and what the next 12 months might look like. But EOFY should not be treated as a last-minute paperwork scramble. It is one of the best opportunities...
Buying a gift for a parent, relative or loved one who is living independently in retirement can be harder than it sounds. Many older people already have enough “things”. Another candle, hamper, gadget or decorative item may be appreciated, but it may not be what...
There comes a moment in life when the house feels a little too quiet. The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are empty, the weekends are your own again, and suddenly the idea of maintaining a big home, mowing lawns and cleaning rooms nobody uses...
As we move through life, we plan for many things — work, family, retirement and finances. Yet one area that is often overlooked is planning for a time when we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. This is where documents like a Power...