The threat of a sharper economic slowdown and job losses played into the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep interest rates on hold. The minutes from the RBA board’s July meeting contained few surprises, with the board again weighing a 25 basis point hike against...
The tech world often urges people to think of artificial intelligence like electricity, and one expert believes Australia is at risk of being left in the dark. The public release of ChatGPT triggered relentless media coverage, and Australian AI expert Michael Kollo says perception is shaped...
If you’re a small business owner who operates from home or you use a vehicle for business purposes, you need to be aware of some changes when claiming deductions this tax time. Cents per kilometre method The cents per kilometre method for claiming car expenses increased from 72 to...
Workers don’t want their days filled with boring tasks to merely occupy the hours saved by chatbots and automated email. Nine in 10 workers say feeling happy and engaged at work is key to their productivity, according to research released by tech firm Slack on Tuesday. People...
There are a lot of differences between SMSFs and other super funds, but the one thing they have in common is to provide retirement benefits to their members. Members and trustees SMSF Other super funds SMSFs can have a maximum of 6 members. All members are either individual trustees or...
Renters and apartment dwellers will have an easier road to choosing electric vehicles when 500 kerbside chargers roll out to council areas in Sydney and Newcastle. Twenty-six local government areas with the least access to off-street parking have been invited to apply for $3 million in...
Electric motorcycles have quite literally peaked in Australia, with a local rider claiming a world record for the highest climb on one of the zero-emission vehicles. Guinness World Records has officially recognised the journey undertaken by Adelaide man Duncan Mallord as the highest altitude change achieved...
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisations to new heights. To become a successful leader, you should exert effort in...
Being appointed as the executor of an estate is a significant responsibility that requires careful consideration. While it may be an honour to be entrusted with this important role by a loved one, the reality is that estates can be quite complex. Acting as an executor can...
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console. A smart home automation system...