Australian workers are still missing out on billions in unpaid super each year, with the average affected worker left $30,000 worse off at retirement. Affecting nearly one in four workers – particularly younger people, women in low-paid industries, and newly arrived workers – the Super Members...
The prime minister has challenged the opposition to detail planned budget cuts should the coalition win government, after it said it could make “significant” reductions in spending. Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor flagged that the coalition has identified a large number of cost-cutting measures ahead of the...
Sydney consultant Greg Spencer had been weighing up whether to install a next-generation solar battery when his energy provider warned him about a 12-hour power outage. The warning felt like a sign and motivated his four-person household to become the first in Australia to install a...
People in WA’s Kimberley region will be better prepared for cyclones under a multi-government funding plan to boost Australia’s disaster defences. More than 160 projects will share in $387 million from the second round of Disaster Ready Fund distributions, with initiatives including levee upgrades, coastline restoration,...
Energy rebates handed out to all households are expected to influence monthly inflation figures due for release this week. Wednesday’s consumer price index from the Australian Bureau of Statistics is tipped to show a sharp decline in headline inflation as the federal government’s power relief kicks...
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by email, social media, radio and TV about the...