A once humble 1930s Australian penny is set to fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction. The penny is the lowest mintage pre-decimal Australian coin in existence – a “numismatic superstar” with its value only rising, according to Lloyds Auctions chief operations officer Lee Hames. The...
With a recession looming and rate hikes hurting hip pockets, a fight over tax cuts is escalating as Labor prepares to deliver its first budget in almost a decade. Government ministers have consistently stood by legislated stage-three tax cuts, which will largely benefit high-income earners. But there...
When Kevin Paltridge’s son Corey was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings, the devastated father turned to other Australians whose children had died suddenly to try to cope with his own loss. He quit his job as an airline supervisor and went to work at a...
The local share market has enjoyed its best gains in more than two years after the Reserve Bank slowed its rate hike campaign to assess the economic fallout. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed up 242.4 points, or 3.75 per cent, to 6699.3 on Tuesday, while the...
The sale or supply of single-use plastic cups for cold drinks has been banned in Western Australia. The ban, in force from Saturday, follows a similar move against other single-use plastics, including plates, cutlery, and straws earlier this year. Together, the measures will save 430 million single-use...
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put off for so long. Your superannuation...
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish to live simply. Even though...
Everyone can find something to enjoy in Australia’s many towns and natural wonders, from kiddie explorers and beach-loving teenagers to culture-hungry adults and foodies of all ages. Good thing there are plenty of places to see and experience in Australia if you want to create priceless...
There are a couple of reasons you’d find it necessary to set up a board of directors in Australia. If yours is a publicly held company, regulators would require you to have a board of directors. Also, if you’re seeking funding from a venture capitalist or...
The assistant treasurer has flagged further stress for household budgets following a spike in US interest rates. The US Federal Reserve announced a 0.75 per cent increase in official rates to a target range of 3 to 3.25 per cent, the highest levels in almost 15...