People on lower incomes often face higher living costs because they lack the means to shop more efficiently, such as buying groceries in bulk, a report says. The Poverty Premium report released by Anglicare Australia on Tuesday identifies transport, energy and loans among the areas where...
A university study will investigate what incentives could persuade electric car owners to power their vehicles during peak solar times to supercharge their environmental benefits. The University of Queensland (UQ) on Wednesday unveiled plans for the study, building on its existing research into charging behaviour and...
An exodus from capital cities to regional Australia is more than just a “flash in the pan” trend. The Regional Australia Institute’s chief executive Liz Ritchie says it is instead permanently changing the face of the nation, with migration from the major cities tripling in recent...
The gas industry generated $121 billion for the economy last year, up 42 per cent on the previous COVID-19-impacted year, the head of the sector’s peak national body says. Gas Energy Australia CEO Brett Heffernan said internal research showed the industry accounted for 5.25 per cent...
Australian businesses are still shaking off higher interest rates and price pressures. Conditions for running a business have been trending well above average, despite a slowing economy, according to NAB’s monthly surveys. The August report showed business conditions picking up two points to 13 index points thanks...
Millions of small and medium-sized businesses are set to benefit from a federal government tax incentive to cut their energy bills. Laws to enact the tax incentive will go to parliament on Wednesday. The tax deduction will provide businesses with annual turnover of less than $50 million...
A scorching summer mixed with poor post-pandemic swimming skills has lifesaving groups fearing a spike in drownings despite a recent drop in the number of deaths. The 2023 National Drowning Report showed 281 people died from drowning in Australian waterways and swimming pools in 2022/23, slightly...
Real estate agents are the least trusted professionals in the country, with emergency services personnel topping the ethics charts. The latest Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index shows the rising integrity expectations of the country. Firies and ambulance service workers have retained their spots as the most...
The first audit of Australia’s worst mobile coverage black spots could begin within months with the federal government opening tenders for the $20 million project. The national audit, which is due to begin next year, will determine where investment is needed to keep consumers connected while...
A small car has claimed the title of the cheapest to run in Australia but the price of operating some SUVs has also fallen, a new study shows. Victorian motoring club RACV on Tuesday announced the findings of its Annual Car Running Costs Survey, which lists...