Australians are being urged to remain vigilant for “‘sinister scammers” at tax time, with almost 20,000 suspicious reports made in the past year. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has already received 19,843 reports of scams in the 2022-23 financial year. An increase in scam activity is expected...
The Australian economy grew 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, following a 0.6 per cent lift in the three months to December. On an annual basis, gross domestic product as calculated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics lifted 2.3 per cent. The numbers came in slightly...
Australia’s most popular car maker is among the slowest to transition to electric transport and the country’s most popular electric car brand has ranked as the world’s most advanced. The ratings, released on Wednesday by the International Council on Clean Transportation, also found car manufacturers in...
Innovation, ambition and action are being promised as part of a plan to fix the strained aged care sector and protect it for future generations. Aged Care Minister Anika Wells will outline the federal government’s priorities for the sector and her vision to restore the dignity...
Families in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are spending more than $500 a week on transport for the first time as new research shows the cost of getting around is taking off. The Australian Automobile Association’s transport affordability index, released on Sunday, shows transport costs have risen...
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sought to allay concerns of a recession in the wake of a 12th interest rate hike. The 25 basis point increase brought the cash rate to 4.1 per cent and in total the bank has delivered 400 basis points of rate hikes...
Australia has a mountain to climb to get to cheaper energy bills, but the federal government is confident its planned transition to renewables will help bring costs down. However, some industry leaders are unconvinced and warn wholesale prices could remain high for at least the next...
Laws allowing workers from different businesses to band together to challenge for higher wages will undergo their first test in the childcare sector. Unions representing staff from 20 early childhood education providers across NSW, the ACT and Victoria lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission...
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher inflation head-on, then this article is a...
While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, it’s still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months. So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you. Use this comprehensive...