Life Insurance: The mindset shift that protects your financial plan
11 June
Life insurance is often one of those topics people know they should think about, but quietly push to the side. It can feel uncomfortable, complex or easy to delay when life is busy. Yet for many individuals, families and business owners, personal...[Read More]
Protect your home-based business: Understanding your insurance needs
10 June
Starting a business from home is an exciting venture for many Australians. It offers the freedom to balance work and family, act as a stepping stone to full-time entrepreneurship, or transform a side hustle into reality. However,...[Read More]
Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution
10 June
Australian households are generating nearly four times as much solar energy as retailers, manufacturers and other non-residential buildings, with most commercial rooftops panel-free.Harvesting the vast, untapped generating and storage potential...[Read More]
Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation
10 June
Australia's economy is going into a slowdown, which will eventually bring inflation under control.That is the view of the Reserve Bank after officials appeared before a senate estimates hearing on Thursday, where they said a decline in momentum...[Read More]
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
10 June
More Australian drivers are letting artificial intelligence take a virtual look under their car's bonnet in an effort to save money and help them fix issues at home.But in a trend experts say is concerning, one in every three motorists say they...[Read More]
Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside
10 June
Some of Australia's leading health and life sciences organisations are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to review the changes to research and development taxes proposed in his budget.Sector advocates say while they're concerned over a number of Dr...[Read More]
Scammers fleece Aussies of almost $250m in three months
10 June
Australians lost almost a quarter of a billion dollars in the first three months of 2026, with online cons driving the largest losses.Scammers cheated Aussies out of $248.3 million in the period, according to 60,657 reports received by Scamwatch...[Read More]
Fuel stocks look secure into August as price hike eases
10 June
Australia has enough fuel reserves to last almost three months, as petrol prices at the bowser drop to near pre-Middle East war levels.The stock includes 43 days' worth of petrol, 36 days' worth of diesel, and 30 days' worth of jet fuel, with...[Read More]
Confidence readings punctuate lull in economic calendar
10 June
Central bankers in Australia will scrutinise consumer and business confidence figures amid a dearth of hard economic data this week.Sentiment has plummeted amongst households and employers since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict in late...[Read More]
Cooling house market offers hope to first-time buyers
10 June
Australia's housing market is experiencing rapid downward pressure because of global conflict and the federal budget, but the conditions are unlikely to benefit renters.Just 51.1 per cent of homes auctioned across capital cities this weekend...[Read More]
‘Reform is always hard’: PM coy on tax carve outs
10 June
Startups may be able to claim greater tax concessions than initially announced in the federal budget as the government grapples with blowback to its economic reforms.Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in talks with businesses about allowing startups to...[Read More]
Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants
10 June
Australians are paying more for online deliveries, and while faster and more convenient, the rise of global e-commerce giants could spell trouble for local retailers.With labour, fuel and maintenance costs continuing to rise, consumers are...[Read More]
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise
10 June
Low-emission vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Australia's second-hand car market as motorists strive to conserve fuel.But hybrid vehicles, rather than electric models, are proving to be in highest demand and the most resistant to...[Read More]
Sirloin to sausages: prices put cheap cuts on the menu
10 June
Cost-of-living pressures could force households to switch to mince and sausages instead of rib-eye steaks and sirloin, Australian beef producers have been warned.Australian cattle farmers are well positioned to benefit from tightening global...[Read More]
Apple boss praises social media ban in Albanese call
10 June
Child safety changes on Apple devices have been inspired by Australia's ban on under-16s using social media.Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has spoken with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the changes in a phone call on Tuesday, singling...[Read More]