Airline passengers typically pay half the amount for a ticket serviced by three carriers than if the route is flown by just one. A federal task force has revealed a sector sensitive to competition, with research suggesting the “mere threat” of rivalry can be enough to...
Solar power from household rooftops remains the most popular way of reducing electricity bills, market data shows. Some 2.5 gigawatts of residential solar power was installed in 2023, equivalent to 6.1 million average-sized solar panels, but fewer solar farms came on line, according to the latest...
Judicial discretion, rather than imposed time limits, should direct how long jury deliberations run for during trials, an inquiry has been told. The merits of halving jury deliberation times are being examined as part of a proposed overhaul of legislation in NSW to reduce the number...
In a boost to household budgets, electricity supply costs are falling as coal and gas-fired generation hits a record low and renewable energy takes a bigger load. Every region notched a solar output record in the closing months of 2023 which combined with record fossil fuel...
A NSW push to poach interstate essential workers has been dismissed by South Australia as a desperate effort to fill the more populous state’s skill “chasms”. The Make the Move Campaign is aimed at boosting the number of essential workers in regional NSW by spotlighting the...
While most people write wills, very few families discuss inheritance. Parents avoid discussing inheritance planning with their children due to the subject’s sensitivity. However, avoiding the conversation does more harm than good. For example, poor wealth management by heirs can lead to business collapse. Here are some reasons...