A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver
22 January
Ten years after the National Broadband Network was declared “fully operational,” industry experts expect the project to finally realise its original mission: high-speed internet connections for almost everyone.
The accomplishment is expected in...[Read More]
Steps to take if you can’t afford your mortgage repayments
9 January
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners.
In times of financial difficulty, it’s essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Ways to build up and protect your finance
26 December
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives...[Read More]
Preparing your home for sale
14 November
Preparing your home for sale in Australia requires a mix of strategic planning, maintenance, and marketing savvy. The process is a multi-faceted journey that encompasses both practical and aesthetic elements. Taking the time to optimally prepare...[Read More]
Some useful tips to grow your superannuation
27 June
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]
Actors, writers, voice artists call for urgent AI laws
5 June
Artificial intelligence technology could be used to mislead Australians and steal creative work from artists and writers, a union has warned, while calling for laws to prevent its misuse.
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the call on...[Read More]
Rooftop solar pays its own way as more homes switch on
31 January
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...[Read More]
Protect what you have
4 January
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives...[Read More]
19 Tips for your best life after retirement
20 December
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth.
The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]
‘Inadequate’: MPs admit tech knowledge does not compute
15 November
Australian politicians have admitted they do not know enough about technology despite being increasingly asked to legislate on the emerging threats of the digital world.
After contacting 24 MPs from the last parliament, the Australian Strategic...[Read More]
Final Aust coin featuring Queen released
14 December
Since ascending to the throne in 1952, six portraits of Queen Elizabeth II have appeared on the back of Australian coins.
But next year, a new design featuring the late monarch will be released for the final time.
Nearly three months after her death...[Read More]
Budget good, but more needed: business
26 October
Peak business groups have hailed the Albanese government’s first budget as careful and cautious, but warn hard work lies ahead to shore up the economy.
Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott said the Labor economic blueprint made the...[Read More]
Electric car tax cuts welcome, more wanted
26 October
Federal budget tax cuts for electric cars and moves to create a national electric vehicle charging network in Australia have been welcomed by motoring and environmental groups overnight.
The policies could shave $4700 off the cost of buying an...[Read More]
Families remember Bali victims 20 years on
5 October
When Kevin Paltridge’s son Corey was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings, the devastated father turned to other Australians whose children had died suddenly to try to cope with his own loss.
He quit his job as an airline supervisor and went to...[Read More]
