Strength training ‘magic pill’ to reduce cost of ageing
4 March
Women who are embracing strength training in their forties, fifties and beyond are aiming to prevent physical decline that often leads to requiring aged care services.For Sally Jenning, 63, watching her mum decline as she aged has been a wake-up...[Read More]
A guide to budget-friendly Australian travel with kids in tow
5 March
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Compact homes unlocking cheaper, cleaner city living
4 March
In a time of climate change and strained housing affordability, sometimes it pays to think small.At just 50 square metres, the apartments and townhouses inside the Two Sisters development in North Melbourne are far smaller than the 236 sq m...[Read More]
Social media ban study to track thousands of families
4 March
The internet watchdog will track thousands of Australian families to assess the impact of the world-first social media ban on teenagers.The evaluation, led by the eSafety Commission's research team, aims to understand how the law which kicked in...[Read More]
Young women giving up on home ownership as costs rise
4 March
Young women consider owning a house less of a priority than men their age, with many citing affordability and not being able to qualify for a mortgage as major barriers.Women in both the millennial and generation Z age groups consider property...[Read More]
Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership
4 March
Thousands of renters will be able to save deposits and purchase homes through a multimillion-dollar program pitched to voters ahead of a state election.South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced Labor's rent-to-own policy on Wednesday,...[Read More]
Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message
4 March
Mobile phones around the country will blast out a 10-second siren in late July as part of a national test of Australia's new emergency warning system.The $132-million-dollar AusAlert system will come online in October, the federal government...[Read More]
Major cities flounder in ‘two-speed’ housing market
4 March
Home prices in Australia's biggest cities are treading water while smaller capitals notch record growth as new data suggests the cycle has become a tale of two vastly different markets.Two months into 2026, home values in Sydney and Melbourne...[Read More]
Investors brace for a bigger hit from Middle East war
4 March
From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to...[Read More]
Agriculture hits $100b, but what goes up must come down
4 March
Strong demand for Australian beef and a record winter crop have pushed the agriculture sector's value over $100 billion, but tricky trade and climate conditions mean the record peak will be short-lived.The gross value of agricultural production...[Read More]
Pressure to fix gas tax raising less revenue than beer
4 March
Labor faces a push for a parliament inquiry into Australia's underperforming gas tax amid growing calls to make fossil fuel multinationals pay a larger share.As Treasurer Jim Chalmers mulls tax reform to make the economy more productive and...[Read More]
New locations sought for Aussie beef due to China levy
4 March
Around 800 million burgers worth of Australian beef may need to be diverted into alternative markets, as China enforces import quotas limiting the amount of the red meat entering the country.Southeast Asian countries appear to be the best bet...[Read More]
Unions demand an extra week of annual leave for workers
4 March
Millions of Australian workers would receive an extra week of paid leave each year if a union push to change federal employment standards succeeds.The Australian Council of Trade Unions on Wednesday launched a bid to increase the standard annual...[Read More]
Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push
4 March
Blessed with wind and solar resources, renewable energy companies are clamouring to take part in the bounty of NSW amid a global oil crisis.More than 15 projects worth a total of $34.4 billion in potential investment are being looked over at the...[Read More]
More electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts
4 March
Australians can expect more of their letters and parcels to be delivered quietly in the coming years as Australia Post expands its fleet of electric vehicles.The company announced plans to increase the electric trucks and motorbikes in its...[Read More]