Unlocking Productivity: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Boosting Self-Motivation
11 April
In our fast-paced world, itâs not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks, deadlines, and personal commitments. This avalanche of responsibilities can often leave us feeling stuck, struggling to tick items off our to-do...[Read More]
Empowering women through financial literacy: Taking control of your wealth and future
11 April
Navigating the complexities of personal finance is essential for anyone looking to secure their financial future, make sound investment choices, manage debt effectively, and plan for eventualities.  This is particularly crucial in the context of...[Read More]
Caravan lifestyle in Australia
11 April
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Â Caravan living can be for you if youâre looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
10 April
Foreign buyers could be slugged with higher taxes for buying existing NSW homes as the government looks for ways to address the housing crisis. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state was grappling with a problem of overseas investors leaving...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 05/04/24
10 April
Global sharemarkets were under pressure, with a lot of volatility this week. Good news on economic data was somewhat bad news for markets early in the week. Signs of a stronger US economy questioned market pricing of ~3 Fed rate cuts by end-2024...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights â Seven things you need to know about the Australian property market
10 April
Key points â The Australian housing market remains far more complicated than optimists and doomsters portray it to be. â Australian housing is expensive and highly indebted; but itâs very diverse; mortgage arrears remain low; interest rates...[Read More]
Jobs bonanza for regions under clean energy blueprint
10 April
Some 60,000 jobs in solar panel manufacturing and $82 billion in turbine tower production by 2050 are in the wind if Australia becomes a clean energy superpower. Manufacturing will also get a shot in the arm from port-side construction plants,...[Read More]
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM
10 April
Supermarkets could be slapped with millions in fines under a mandatory code of conduct in a move the prime minister believes will reduce prices at the checkout. An interim review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code, which governs how supermarkets...[Read More]
Public servants win push for extra reproductive leave
10 April
A new pay deal for Victoriaâs public servants will be put to a final vote, with an extra five days of reproductive leave on the table for women. The four-year Victorian public service wage offer includes annual pay rises of three per cent in line...[Read More]
Add skills to adapt to ânew eraâ in climate disclosure
10 April
Australian enterprises face a new era of disclosure that will require bean counters to balance the books on environmental and social costs, experts warn. In response, RMIT Online has partnered with Deloitte to help organisations get ready to report...[Read More]
Welfare payments not covering basic essentials
10 April
Australians on welfare are struggling to survive one of the toughest cost of living crises in decades as payments fail to cover necessities, a new report shows. Research by Anglicare Australia shows households with the lowest incomes are bearing the...[Read More]
Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000
10 April
Australians wonât need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. âYou just need solar panels and a battery,â SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[Read More]
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
10 April
Petrol and diesel vehicles should be banned from sale by 2035 and households encouraged to get rid of one of their family cars, according to a new report which found Australia had the potential to halve its transport emissions by 2030. The Climate...[Read More]
Generational Lifestyles: Navigating Through the Ages in Pursuit of Balance and Fulfillment
4 April
Lifestyle embodies how people live, including their interests, habits, and priorities, influenced significantly by generational perspectives.  Each generationâdefined by its unique set of values, economic conditions, and technological...[Read More]
From Distant Concern to Valued Asset: The Adultâs Guide to Embracing Superannuation
4 April
Being young comes with a whirlwind of experiences and financial priorities, often pushing thoughts about retirement and superannuation to the back burner.  Initially, for many young individuals, superannuation feels like a distant concern,...[Read More]