Australian firms are noticing an easing in a key business pressure, taking some steam out of calls for the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates. But while capacity utilisation cooled slightly in December, it remains above the long-run average and won’t stop the central bank from...
An influential global body has welcomed Labor’s move to reduce superannuation tax concessions and rein in spending but wants more reforms as long-term pressures weigh on the budget. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s missive comes as Treasurer Jim Chalmers progresses reforms from 2025’s productivity...
A load of washing and pool pumps running in the middle of the day could save households hundreds of dollars a year once electricity is made free during a three-hour window. Government modelling of the savings possible under an incoming free solar scheme suggests a family...
Australians are using artificial intelligence tools to impress their boss and cut hours from their working week but the technology is also creeping into the kitchen and renovation plans. Preparing special meals for friends and family has emerged as the surprising top use for ChatGPT in...
Self-driving cars without seats, windows or steering wheels could be manufactured in Australia within the year after a $30.7 million funding boost. The National Reconstruction Fund announced its investment in Melbourne-based Applied Electric Vehicles on Wednesday, in a transaction that will make up more than half...
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy. Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to staying the course? Believing in your long-term...
There’s a song for almost every chapter of your life. Hear the opening notes and suddenly you’re not where you are anymore — you’re back there. Back in the car with the windows down, back in your childhood bedroom, back at a moment of heartbreak,...
We spin the globe not because we don’t know where to go, but because we want to be surprised. The finger hovers for a second longer than usual, the world blurring beneath it, continents flashing past like old postcards. Then it stops. Right down the...
Before going to court in Australia, it’s important to consider several key factors, whether you’re involved in a civil dispute, facing criminal charges, or engaging in another legal matter. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what to consider: Legal Advice: Seek advice from a qualified lawyer who...
Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily encounters can become fraught...