Top 10 Strategies to Boost Brain Power and Enhance Mental Agility

2 May

Keeping your mind sharp and agile is crucial for managing the demands of daily life and work, enhancing problem-solving skills, and ensuring long-term mental health.    Here are the top ten tips for sharpening your mind:   Exercise Regularly:...[Read More]

Choosing a New Home: Top 10 Considerations for Selecting the Right Retirement Community

2 May

Finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that marks a new chapter in life. While it might evoke mixed emotions, recognising the need for more tailored care and support can also be a positive step towards enjoying a fulfilling and...[Read More]

Inflation moderating but not as quickly as hoped

2 May

Australian inflation has come in hotter than expected, with price increases hitting a broad array of categories including rents, education and medical bills. Annual inflation is still tracking in the right direction, falling to 3.6 per cent in the...[Read More]

Jobseeker cash rise quashed but other help on the cards

2 May

Calls to boost Jobseeker and youth allowance payments have been hosed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says he will look at other ways to help struggling Australians as he prepares his third budget. A dozen top economists have joined a growing...[Read More]

Foreign investment rules deemed ‘non-discriminatory’

2 May

The treasurer says Australia’s foreign investment settings won’t discriminate against certain countries, even as his reforms respond to geopolitical threats, the energy transition and shifts in the global economy. Jim Chalmers will outline...[Read More]

Investors on the hook for artificial intelligence abuse

2 May

Discrimination, loss of privacy and distorted data linked to artificial intelligence is putting companies and their backers at risk, an investor group warns. A network with more than 500 members representing US$29 trillion in assets released advice...[Read More]

Small business tips when using a tax professional

1 May

Are you running a busy small business? It might make it easier for you to have a tax professional help you with your tax obligations. You can also find information yourself, for example through the ATO website and ATO CommunityExternal...[Read More]

South Korea a crucial regional partner: Albanese

1 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared South Korea a crucial partner in the Pacific region before an important ministerial meeting. Foreign and defence ministers from each country will meet for talks in Melbourne on Wednesday. “We are two...[Read More]

Japan’s giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

1 May

Nickel explorer Ardea Resources will accelerate a “globally significant” $3 billion nickel project in Western Australia despite a glut in the battery metal. Ardea announced on Monday a co-operation agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining and...[Read More]

Steps to building an emergency fund & why do you need one

25 April

Life is unpredictable, and financial surprises can arise when you least expect them. This is where an emergency fund comes in. This financial safety net is designed to cover unexpected expenses, like car repairs or medical bills, or provide support...[Read More]

Ensuring Harmony and Legality: The Critical Role of Legal Advice in Family Estate Planning

25 April

Estate planning is a crucial but often challenging aspect of managing familial wealth and assets, particularly as parents age. The process involves making decisions about how to allocate assets such as businesses and property among siblings, which...[Read More]

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

25 April

Rising demand for electricity has been met by more solar and wind generation, which is keeping a lid on prices and carbon emissions, the market operator says. Renewable energy generation drove down wholesale prices in the first three months of 2024...[Read More]

Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda

25 April

Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and...[Read More]

More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget

24 April

Cost of living help in addition to well-signposted tax relief remains on the cards if the federal government can find room for it in the upcoming budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the tax relief, due to kick in midway through this year, will be...[Read More]

Australia’s healthcare system delivers value for money

24 April

Australia’s healthcare system delivers “some of the best value for money of any in the world”, a federal government research body says. The Productivity Commission’s conclusion is based on its assessment of how much it costs to treat a...[Read More]