Travel is one of life’s most transformative experiences, offering the chance to create vivid, unforgettable memories. Whether standing in awe of breathtaking natural wonders, immersing yourself in a vibrant new culture, or taking on a personal challenge that pushes you outside your comfort zone, travel...
Australian households are feeling slightly less optimistic about the economy after reeling in their expectations for further interest rate cuts. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index fell 3.1 per cent to a “cautiously pessimistic” 95.4 in September. Sentiment has been steadily improving through 2025 amid falling inflation...
Australian borrowers have been warned the end of interest rate cuts may be near as a surge in household spending heats up the economy. A surprise jump in economic growth, revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, was followed by strong household spending data,...
We know small businesses work hard to get their tax and super right, however we understand mistakes can still happen. If you’re a sole trader, you can get ahead this tax time by avoiding these common errors: Not reporting all income – this includes income earned...
Australia’s Future Fund has smashed its investment target, delivering a 12.2 per cent return to send the nation’s sovereign wealth fund above $250 billion for the first time. The bumper result for 2024/25 exceeded the fund’s mandate of 6.9 per cent per year and came despite...
Housing affordability has plunged to a 20-year low, but first-home buyers are still finding ways to get into the market. Despite interest rates starting to come down, surging house prices have made it harder than ever for Australians to buy a home, according to a report...