The Australian government and industry have been warned to increase their cyber defences against attacks linked to China. United States intelligence agencies issued an alert to allied governments on Wednesday about the targeting of major telecommunications companies and network service providers, and how to plug vulnerabilities. After...
The treasurer has written to Australia’s consumer watchdog to express his concerns about the impact spiking electricity and gas prices are having on households and businesses. Jim Chalmers asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to advise the government on any regulatory changes required to ensure...
Australians have handed over more than $205 million to scammers in the past four months but the true losses are set to be higher. While many are alert to scam telephone calls, the culprits have moved to SMS to catch unsuspecting people in their path. The majority...
Taxpayers who paid for a COVID-19 test for work-related purposes or bought their own PPE could be able to claim it as a deduction, the Australian Tax Office says. With the end of the financial year looming, the ATO expects COVID-19 will continue to impact tax...
Consumer confidence has taken a further turn for the worse in the past week as cost of living pressures mount, a situation set to be compounded by a further interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index –...
If you need help in your home, or can no longer live independently, the Australian Government provides a range of aged care services. These services are subsidised, but you need to contribute to the cost if you can afford to. Where to start The first thing to do...
Pockets of Australia are avoiding bill shock by being ahead of the nation on solar and wind power. As the bigger eastern states face soaring energy costs, electricity prices in Canberra will decrease, the territory’s economic regulator announced this week. Senior commissioner Joe Dimasi said the ACT...
Australians who received government support during the COVID-19 pandemic have been warned to include it as income in their tax returns. Australian Taxation Office assistant commissioner Tim Loh says it is important for Australians to get their taxes correct the first time. “Tax time can be a...
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but an Australian first pilot program bringing together rescued greyhounds and aged care residents hopes to prove them wrong. The Hounds Helping Humans pilot is set to be introduced into HammondCare residential aged care homes in...
Most Australians want to shop at outlets that use sustainable practices, and don’t mind paying more for less waste. Almost two thirds (65 per cent) of Australians believe the retail industry creates too much waste, a report released on Tuesday found. Some 63 per cent would be...