As the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, autumn is the ideal time to prepare your property for the challenges of winter. A proactive approach to maintenance can significantly reduce the risk of damage, prevent costly repairs, and minimise the likelihood of insurance claims. Whether you’re...
A slight easing in Australia’s headline inflation rate before the Iran war will do little to ease the Reserve Bank’s fears, as economists expect price growth to bounce back with a vengeance in March. Consumer prices rose 3.7 per cent in the 12 months to February,...
Autonomous cars could slash transport pollution by driving more efficiently, avoiding traffic snarls and reducing the need for car parks. But with the wrong policy settings, the technology could undo those savings by putting more cars on the road, discouraging public transport and encouraging urban sprawl. Researchers...
Australia and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement and defence and security partnership as both sides seek closer ties amid global instability. TRADE *More than 99 per cent of tariffs on EU goods coming into Australia will be cut. *35,000 tonnes of Australian beef can...
Nearly three million low-paid workers would receive thousands more in annual wages under a union push for a five per cent pay rise. The ACTU will ask industrial umpire the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage to $26.19 per hour, up from $24.95, in...
Australians should work from home where possible and drive at slower speeds to limit oil demand during the Middle East conflict, the world’s top energy agency says. The recommendations come as Australia’s energy minister flags further potential releases from stockpiles after dozens of service stations ran...
Australian adults are walking away from heart-pounding exercise, racking up just four minutes of vigorous activity every day, according to a first-of-its-kind study. But the population may get a pass mark for its efforts due to higher than expected moderate activity and a daily step count...
A rush for petrol and diesel driven by the ongoing Iran war has caused across-the-board price spikes and shortages in some areas. WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR? * Israeli and American attacks on Iran have escalated into full-blown war, prompting Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz, which...
The allure of free daytime power has brought savings-motivated Australians to energy expert Mamoon Reza’s door. Akin to power happy hour, the Solar Sharer policy announced in 2025 has been pitched as a win for renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households otherwise locked out of rooftop...
Australian businesses are failing at record rates and soaring energy prices are set to make matters worse, putting the national economy at risk of recession. Business insolvencies and payment defaults were already at or near their highest-ever levels from mid-2025, before the Persian Gulf conflict lit...