Next-generation batteries Australian researchers are developing could potentially recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up and top up smartphone instantaneously. The CSIRO’s quantum battery research team made the predictions on Wednesday after publishing details of a breakthrough in the technology, creating the world’s first...
Politicians must resist the temptation to use a budget boon from the Iran war to pump the economy up with cost-of-living measures such as fuel excise cuts or energy rebates, economists say. Repeating the approach of the post-COVID-19 pandemic inflation spike to ease price pressures on...
Ending a tax exemption for electric vehicles could unfairly punish families outside major metropolitan areas who are dealing with longer commutes and are most likely to maximise the tax cut. The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association issued the warning on Saturday, revealing the top...
Burning thousands of dollars on building and pest inspections could soon become a thing of the past for cash-strapped homebuyers in one state. The burden of pre-sale building and pest inspections would shift from prospective buyers to sellers under legislation the Victorian Labor government has vowed...
Running a business, building wealth, or planning for the future often involves navigating a complex web of legal and regulatory obligations. While financial advisers are not lawyers, they play an important role in helping individuals and business owners understand their financial responsibilities and work alongside...
Running a business often starts with a passion. Whether you launched your venture to pursue a lifelong interest, create financial independence, or support the lifestyle you have envisioned, building a successful business requires dedication, persistence, and smart decision-making. As your business grows, you quickly realise that...
Few life transitions carry as much emotional weight as the move into aged care. For many people, the conversation begins quietly — perhaps after a fall, a medical diagnosis, or the realisation that everyday tasks are becoming harder. While aged care is often discussed in terms...
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the unique lifestyle and...
There is something wonderfully freeing about retirement. The alarm clocks become optional, the calendar opens up, and suddenly the world feels full of possibilities again. One of the most exciting ways to begin this new chapter is to spin the globe, close your eyes, and...
Wellbeing isn’t just about feeling happy all the time—it’s about developing resilience, security, and a positive outlook on life. A “glass half full” approach to wellbeing encourages focusing on progress rather than perfection, recognising small wins, and appreciating the steps you’ve taken to secure your...