Inflation surged back to 7.3 per cent in the 12 months to November after a weaker read in October. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly consumer price index showed inflationary pressures remain strong, with housing the largest contributor to the November read. Housing costs lifted by 9.6...
Australia’s lucrative international student sector appears set for a huge boost due to improving relations with China. Government data shows Chinese student visa holders more than halved between 2019 and 2022, falling from 165,149 to 78,234 during the pandemic period. China’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian said...
The local share market has finished at a fresh four-week high despite domestic inflation coming in hotter than expected, as surging iron ore prices boosted the mining sector and sent BHP to its highest level ever. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed Wednesday up 64.3 points, or...
A new airline will soon start operating flights between Melbourne and Vietnam. VietJet will run three direct return flights each week to Ho Chi Minh City from April this year and, move towards daily flights by December 2024. The airline will also set up a head office...
The NSW government promises a full-scale program for January 26 to entice Sydneysiders to celebrate Australia Day. Environment Minister James Griffin acknowledged the day represents mourning for First Nations people but urged communities to come together. “The celebrations will provide opportunities to reflect with optimism on our...
You are legally required to keep records of all transactions relating to your tax and superannuation affairs as you start, run, sell, change or close your business, specifically: any documents related to your business’s income and expenses any documents containing details of any election, choice, estimate, determination...