People typically associate the new year with hope — a time for fulfilling plans, whether those are financial, personal or professional. The past year is finally over and you can now look forward to what the new year has in store. While it’s also possible things...
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives depth and meaning to one’s life. However, in...
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to decrease your environmental impact by making...
With New Year’s Eve festivities done and dusted, another year of uncertainty has dawned with a mix of good cheer and hangovers from 2023 of extreme weather, cost-of-living woes, unaffordable housing and sovereignty conflicts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at least says he is “hopeful and optimistic”...
A farmer in remote Western Australia has called on motorists in regional and rural areas to consider trading in their diesel vehicles for electric models, saying they could unlock the biggest benefits. Jeffrey Johnson, who lives on a 1750-acre property at Mullewa, 280km north of Perth,...
Australians vowing to transform from couch potato to elite athlete in 2024 have been warned to keep their fitness goals achievable or risk disappointment. Health and fitness ambitions are popular new year resolutions but are notoriously tough to stick to. Surveying by health and nutrition app MyFitnessPal...
Your responsibilities If you set up an SMSF, you’re in charge – you make the investment decisions for the fund and you’re held responsible for complying with the super and tax laws. It’s a major financial decision and you need to have the time and skills...
A global food giant is backing local manufacturing as Australians increasingly want to know what goes into their snacks. Some 90 per cent of what Cadbury and fancy cracker maker Mondelez sells in Australia is made here, with almost $1 billion a year spent on homegrown...
Victoria’s court system has been hit by a cyber attack, with hackers accessing weeks worth of recorded hearings. Court Services Victoria was first made aware of the infiltration on December 21 but it’s believed the audio visual technology network was first compromised on November 1. Video and...
The sun has set on a challenging year yet prime minister Anthony Albanese says much has been achieved. Wishing Australians a happy new year, Mr Albanese acknowledged the difficulties of 2023. “Yet, right around our country, Australians rose to meet those challenges – as they always do,”...