Power bill relief is coming for households in most eastern states as solar and batteries chew into expensive gas and hydro generation to cover evening peaks. Annual savings of more than $200 compared to the year prior have been confirmed for some residential customers on standing...
Australia’s temporary fuel excise cut, which has brought down petrol prices, is likely to remain just that, federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. The three-month cut to the fuel excise started in April in response to soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran and...
Drivers have almost a week’s more petrol and diesel in reserve than they did at the start of the Iran war, as the prime minister met with state and territory leaders on the ongoing fuel crisis. Anthony Albanese met virtually with premiers and chief ministers for...
With the end of financial year approaching, many small business owners are thinking about tax, profit, cash flow and what the next 12 months might look like. But EOFY should not be treated as a last-minute paperwork scramble. It is one of the best opportunities...
Buying a gift for a parent, relative or loved one who is living independently in retirement can be harder than it sounds. Many older people already have enough “things”. Another candle, hamper, gadget or decorative item may be appreciated, but it may not be what...
There comes a moment in life when the house feels a little too quiet. The kids have moved out, the bedrooms are empty, the weekends are your own again, and suddenly the idea of maintaining a big home, mowing lawns and cleaning rooms nobody uses...