Finance
Shoppers in retreat after Black Friday boost
1 February
Cash-strapped shoppers snapped up discounted gifts during the Black Friday sales, bringing spending forward and leading to a muted December for retailers. Australian retail sales plummeted 2.7 per cent in the final month of 2023, more than unwinding...[Read More]
Billionaire sultan sworn in as Malaysia’s new king
1 February
The billionaire sultan who rules Malaysia’s Johor state has been sworn in as the nation’s new king under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, took his oath of office at the palace on Wednesday and signed the instrument...[Read More]
Middle Australia focus of tax overhaul
25 January
Middle Australia will be the focus of an income tax overhaul, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed. Mr Albanese said he will take the proposed changes to a Labor caucus meeting on Wednesday and provide details at the National Press Club on...[Read More]
The difference between shares and bananas
25 January
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
10 brilliant money-saving tips
25 January
Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today. Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase...[Read More]
PM looking for extra dollars for those ‘doing it tough’
25 January
Australians are holding out hope for hip pocket relief after the prime minister fast-tracked the start of the political year for cost-of-living discussions. Since the end of the COVID-19 lockdowns, prices have surged for everything from rents to the...[Read More]
Golden ticket visa for big-spending investors shelved
24 January
A visa program allowing wealthy investors to buy their way into Australia has been dumped under a review of the nation’s migration system. The Albanese government has paused applications for the significant investor visa, which fast-tracks the...[Read More]
Property investor tax breaks blamed for housing crisis
24 January
Affordable housing has moved beyond many Australians’ reach because the government is subsidising the private market instead of building social housing, a new report has found. Everybody’s Home Written Off report shows the federal budget is...[Read More]
Saving for rainy days even on a tight budget
18 January
When you have a tight budget, it may seem impossible to save money. And with rising inflation, it’s not difficult to understand why the personal savings rate in Australia decreased last year. However, conserving money while you’re short on cash...[Read More]
To have a secure future, you need to be financially responsible
18 January
Financial responsibility refers to the practice of handling money and other assets in a way that is in your (as the owner of the assets) or your family’s best interest. Being financially responsible entails a certain level of proficiency in...[Read More]
Jobs data on agenda as signs point to cooling inflation
18 January
All eyes will be on jobs data this week as Australians hope for more positive signs before the Reserve Bank’s first rate decision of the year. A slowdown in jobs growth is expected to show up in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ December...[Read More]
PM confirms contentious stage three tax cuts to stay
18 January
Controversial tax cuts providing greater relief for high-earning Australians will remain in place, the prime minister has vowed. Anthony Albanese said stage three tax cuts will still go ahead and come into effect on July 1. The tax cuts will create...[Read More]
AI will affect 40 per cent of jobs globally, IMF warns
18 January
Artificial intelligence is set to affect 40 per cent of jobs around the world, the International Monetary Fund warns. The IMF says the impact will be greater for advanced economies, with about 60 per cent of roles affected. About half of those...[Read More]
Humanitarian aid boost for Middle East unveiled
18 January
Australia has bolstered funding for humanitarian aid to the Middle East, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in the region for critical talks. Senator Wong said Australia would provide $21.5 million, which would focus on the growing refugee...[Read More]
Jetsetters and shoppers spend big as confidence returns
17 January
Australians have begun opening their wallets, with consumer confidence making a comeback amid positive economic signs. Consumers spent an average of nearly $200 more during the 2023 Black Friday and holiday season compared to the year before,...[Read More]