The number of job-seekers per role has hit a new high, even as employers gain the confidence to hire again. In a sign of the challenging times for Australians looking for work, fresh data from employment marketplace Seek shows both job ads and job applicants are...
Tapping the compassionate release of super to fund inappropriate cosmetic procedures needs to be stamped out, the tax office and health practitioner regulators say. The warning comes as new ATO data shows a further jump in applicants seeking early superannuation payouts on compassionate grounds. In 2024/25 a...
Parents, teenagers and educators have the next two months to prepare for the upcoming social media ban. Here’s what we know so far: * Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban comes into force on December 10 * Approximately 1.5 million accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads and...
Australian businesses of all sizes are being urged to adopt artificial intelligence tools to ensure the nation remains competitive despite a lack of clear rules about the technology. The advice was issued at the AI Leadership Summit in Brisbane on Tuesday, where representatives from the National...
More of the nearly $100 billion paid annually in federal contracts could stay onshore as Australian companies get a leg-up on foreign competition. Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the value of contracts only available to local companies will be increased for the first time in more...
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent them developing life-threatening allergies, it’s making a big difference in the real world. About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies after guidance first issued in 2015 upended medical advice...
James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats timing the market.” But...
Retirement isn’t just about finishing a career — it’s about stepping into a new chapter of life. For many, the thought brings excitement and hope; for others, uncertainty and even fear. You’ve spent decades working, problem-solving, building relationships, and supporting others. Now it’s time to turn...
We all know the feeling — the months fly by in a blur of work, commitments, and routines, and suddenly another year has slipped away. Holidays are often pushed to the side, postponed for “when things quiet down.” But the truth is, things rarely do. Taking...
As we journey through life, planning for the future becomes increasingly important. Every adult has the right to control their affairs, whether managing finances or making healthcare decisions. However, as we age, factors such as illness, disability, or unexpected accidents can diminish our ability to handle...