They’re called the “engine room of the economy”, employing more than five million Australians, and they may have a big sway on the federal election result. Chasing the votes of small business owners, the major parties have offered a slew of promises, from tax incentives to...
The hospitality industry has defended surcharges on weekends and public holidays to help businesses cope with spiralling costs. In 2025, one in 11 hospitality businesses, a record 9.3 per cent, closed in the 12 months to February, CreditorWatch CreditorWatch data shows, as higher wages, energy and...
Worn and corroded flexi-hoses are a “ticking time bomb under the sink” causing millions of dollars in household water damage across Australia, a study warns. The average cost of a burst flexi-hose insurance claim is more than $27,500, a Suncorp Insurance survey of more than 22,000...
Payphones might appear to be a thing of the past but thousands of Australians are using them each month to access crisis support. That is one argument being pointed to in a push for three Telstra public phones to be recognised as national landmarks. One phone in...
Actor Jennifer Aniston has turned to hypnotherapy to overcome aerophobia, in a bid to “remove all of those superstitions” of danger when she boards a plane. “I have an extreme fear of flying,” she told Travel+Leisure magazine. “But I have been doing some hypnosis lately, and one...
In today’s fast-paced world, digital literacy has become a vital skill for people of all ages—including retirees. Far from being just “young people’s territory,” technology now plays a significant role in helping older adults stay connected, safe, entertained, and informed. Embracing digital tools during retirement isn’t...