Australia’s peak railway body has kicked off a campaign to recruit young workers in a bid to address a skills shortage of 70,000 roles in the industry. The Australasian Railway Association’s Work in Rail campaign is designed to attract school graduates after research showed workers under...
Australian retail sales have come in slightly higher than expected as the Women’s World Cup and school holidays fuel an uptick in eating out. The 0.5 per cent improvement in the Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers for July beat the market consensus of 0.3 per cent...
Australian electric vehicle drivers will get a major power boost after Tesla revealed plans to open almost half of its charging stations to cars from other brands. Thirty Tesla Supercharger locations will welcome other vehicles as part of the company’s expansion announced on Wednesday, with the...
A new business is an exciting and challenging journey. Getting set up correctly from the start will help you on the path to success. You’re ready. You’ve worked out what registrations you need, you have an ABN, sought a trusted adviser, and checked if you need to register for GST...
Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the most stressful situations anyone can experience, just behind fighting in a war. With the number of Australians living with dementia set to double in the next 25 years and no cure in sight, dementia organisations...
The federal education minister says he wants to finish the work of review leader David Gonski as a new report links inadequate public school funding to poorer outcomes. Jason Clare says the government is working towards closing the education gap that exists between regional and city...
Your job as a professional requires you to apply your expertise to satisfy the requirements of your clientele/patients. Your customers count on you to provide high-quality services and expert guidance. However, despite your best efforts, there’s always a chance that something could go wrong. You...
Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer...
Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating. However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, including the freedom to design your home as you wish, the capacity to keep a...
Every thriving business, whether a burgeoning start-up or an established corporation, revolves around essential components. Among these, one often-underestimated pillar is bookkeeping. In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations, entrepreneurs might be tempted to place tasks like marketing, client meetings, and product delivery at...