KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NATIONAL ACCOUNTS * The economy grew by 0.4 per cent over the June quarter, and 2.1 per cent through the year (based on a calculation that excludes part of the recovery from lockdowns) * This represented a steady quarterly result after the Australian...
Three years ago Emma Baker was living a fast-paced life in Sydney, working in the fashion industry and thinking of buying a tiny apartment in the city. Now she lives on an eight-hectare patch of land outside Mudgee, in central western NSW, nestled among hills, surrounded...
Australian governments, the mining industry and investors have been urged to stop talking about the battery minerals boom and start building refineries and factories. “This is a trillion-dollar opportunity for Australia,” Tesla chair Robyn Denholm said in Canberra on Tuesday. “It is our opportunity to lose if...
Billions of dollars worth of unpaid wages could be returned to Australian workers as the federal government attempts to crack down on exploitative labour loopholes. When asked if workers would receive a staggering $9 billion in extra wages over 10 years, Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke...
Australian motorists have smashed vehicle sales records, snapping up more than 109,000 new cars during one month in a spending spree fuelled by SUVs and utes. New car sales in the month of August soared by more than 15 per cent compared to last year, according...
Work is under way in Western Australia to build the nation’s longest electric vehicle charging network, stretching over 7000km. When completed, the network will connect Kununurra in the north to Esperance in the south and Eucla in the east, with 98 stations at 49 locations in...
A jump in reports of elder abuse has prompted authorities to ask more victims to come forward. Victoria Police received more than 5700 reports in the year to March, an increase of more than 40 per cent over the past five years. Any act that causes harm...
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting. However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment. Seek Inspiration Find your muse in decluttering champions like Marie Kondo. Explore books or TV shows that resonate with your cleaning aspirations,...
In an era saturated with information, the need for personalised advice tailored to an individual’s unique financial situation is paramount. Whether it’s in the business world, investment markets, or personal finance, we are bombarded with advice and information that might appear to be suitable but...
Each person’s journey to happiness is distinct, shaped by personal experiences, values, and desires. While certain factors that impact happiness might be beyond control, such as genetic predispositions or unpredictable life events, a considerable aspect of happiness emerges from choices and actions. Are you currently traversing...