The Iran war is set to deliver a $36 billion windfall for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, but increased spending on cost-of-living measures could derail efforts to get the budget back in black. Even with a fragile ceasefire holding in the Middle East, the disruption to key supply...
The Reserve Bank board will have to earn its money to navigate Australia through a “nightmare” stagflation shock, a top central bank official says as confidence tanks and prices soar. The RBA was still “feeling its way” through the energy crisis and what it meant for...
Australia has avoided disruption to its international fuel supplies but that won’t stop the government considering all options to shore up provisions, including extracting more oil and gas. Fifty-seven ships laden with crude oil, jet fuel, diesel and petrol were en route to Australia – about...
Australian businesses are losing more than $150 million a year to scammers, with some embedding themselves in sensitive company email chains just waiting for the right moment to strike. The threat can occur close to the end of the working day, when workers are clearing the...
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius. To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way coloured by the fact he loathed the...
Regional travellers face higher airfares and fewer services as Australia’s largest carrier cuts domestic flights with jet fuel costs rising. Qantas has announced it will raise fares, reduce its domestic capacity and change its international flight network after the US-Iran conflict caused a spike in global...
War in the Middle East and associated spiralling diesel costs could spell the perfect time for truck fleets to keep edging closer to electrification. On Tuesday, the NSW government announced an expansion of heavy vehicle electrification incentives as part of its EV roadmap, along with investment...
More young Australians support the government’s social media ban for under-16s than oppose it, a study has found, even though they remain concerned about missing out on information, news and social connections. But tweens and teens directly affected by the ban are the least likely to...
Effective lifestyle planning is crucial for personal growth and achieving long-term wellness. Whether your goal is to quit a bad habit, build a new positive one, or maintain consistency, developing a structured approach can make a significant difference. Here’s how habit tracking, breaking bad habits, and forming...
Superannuation is one of the most powerful long-term wealth-building tools available to Australians. Yet, despite its importance, it’s often misunderstood—particularly during periods of market volatility when balances fluctuate and confidence can be shaken. The reality is that superannuation works best when paired with time, discipline,...