Australians move to regions seeking affordable housing
14 May
House prices in the regions are growing faster than the capitals as Australians abandon big cities in search of affordability. In the three months to April, regional dwelling values increased by 3.3 per cent, outpacing the 1.1 per cent rise across...[Read More]
Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax
14 May
Australia’s electric car drivers may escape a road-user charge for another year but will pay more tax under measures revealed in the federal budget. The changes are part of several reforms to support low-emission vehicles in the budget, including...[Read More]
Budget lacks energy for big renewable project reforms
13 May
Australia’s growing throng of solar panels, batteries and electric cars will be managed by a new regulator in a multimillion-dollar budget commitment welcomed by investment and climate groups. The change will come in addition to support for...[Read More]
Canberra embraces AI data crunch for medicines to tax
13 May
Artificial intelligence will be deployed across the federal government for everything from evaluating medicines to identifying tax fraud in a bid to boost the nation’s productivity. A long list of AI trials were named in the federal budget on...[Read More]
‘These geniuses’: PM’s generational housing gamble
13 May
Anthony Albanese is playing “gutsy” politics with sweeping changes to tax concessions for landlords but risks offending established investors who may not have expected the overhaul, an expert in politics says. From July 2027, negative gearing...[Read More]
EOFY is approaching: what can you do now to maximise this financial year and prepare for the next?
7 May
As 30 June approaches, many individuals and business owners start thinking about tax. But the best tax outcomes are usually achieved before the Financial Year ends, not after it. EOFY is the perfect time to review your income, expenses,...[Read More]
Email scams: Why one click can cost more than you think
7 May
Email scams have become one of the most common and costly threats facing small businesses and everyday consumers. What used to be obvious — poorly written emails, strange attachments and unbelievable offers — has become far more sophisticated....[Read More]
Understanding your risk profile: The foundation of smart investing
7 May
When it comes to investing, one of the most important — yet often overlooked — steps is defining your risk profile. It’s the foundation upon which your entire financial plan is built. Without a clear understanding of how much risk you are...[Read More]
Third RBA rate hike might not be the end for borrowers
7 May
As mortgage holders count the costs of a third straight rate hike, economists warn there could be more pain to come after a hawkish Reserve Bank decision. The central bank’s monetary policy board voted in a split 8-1 decision to raise the official...[Read More]
When life gets complicated: Top 7 signs you need legal assistance
7 May
Most people do not think about speaking with a lawyer until something has already gone wrong. A dispute has escalated, a contract has been signed, a deadline has passed, or a difficult family or business issue has become too serious to...[Read More]
Stepping into the next chapter: Leadership, wellbeing and the courage to keep going
7 May
Whenever we step into a new chapter of rapid change, growth or ambition, something interesting often happens. Just as we begin reaching for the next level in our lives, careers or leadership journey, we meet a new layer of self-doubt. It can...[Read More]