How to minimise your business being underinsured

30 May

Many Australians, especially those who own businesses, discover they don’t have the cover they need in the worst possible circumstances. Insurance is one of those subjects that many people glaze over. So, just to test how knowledgeable you are...[Read More]

Alleged hack of tickets giant could expose credit data

29 May

A hacker group is allegedly attempting to sell millions of people’s data, potentially including Australians, after hacking a ticketing giant. Online posts purporting to be from a hacking group known as ShinyHunters is advertising the sale of 560...[Read More]

Landmark Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour

29 May

Iconic Australian rock group Cold Chisel will perform all of their biggest hits when they embark on a special tour marking 50 years of making music together. The ‘Big 5-0 tour’ is set to feature plenty of nods to the group’s history over 11...[Read More]

Ancient ‘echidnapus’ evidence of ‘age of monotremes’

29 May

Ancient bones found in opal fields have given scientists a first-ever insight into a “civilisation” of echidna and platypus-like creatures that roamed Australia 100 million years ago. The opalised jaws, unearthed in the NSW outback town of...[Read More]

Aussie rowers bag four World Cup silver medals

29 May

Australia’s women have led the charge at the World Rowing Cup in Switzerland, although gold medals proved elusive with the team collecting four second places. Competing in the first of two World Cup regattas ahead of the Paris Olympics, Australian...[Read More]

Gut health identified in combating Parkinson’s disease

29 May

Australian researchers hope to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease by targeting the gut rather than the brain. A Queensland University of Technology team has been awarded $4 million for the four-year trial that will look at...[Read More]

Maximising tax savings: Top 10 End of Financial Year tips and the value of professional advice

23 May

The end of the financial year (EOFY) is a critical period for individuals and businesses alike. Proper planning and organisation can lead to significant tax savings and ensure compliance with tax laws.    Here are ten essential EOFY tax tips and...[Read More]

Some ideas to future-proof your family finances

23 May

If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of recent past, it’s that no one is immune to economic upheavals.   Even middle to upper-class families are at the mercy of their finances when misfortune strikes. This...[Read More]

How helping others can also benefit you

23 May

It’s common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health?   In this post, we’ll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others.   1. It improves...[Read More]

Making an effort to live an eco-conscious lifestyle

23 May

Adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle has far-reaching implications for not only reducing your individual carbon emissions but also preserving valuable natural assets and contributing to a more liveable planet. Each of us, in our daily activities, has...[Read More]

Tips for getting ready for a holiday overseas?

23 May

If you plan to embark on overseas travel, then it’s crucial to be prepared.   For sure, the thought of holidaying overseas is exciting. However, aside from mastering what to pack for a holiday abroad, make sure you follow these tips to ensure you...[Read More]

How to prepare your small business for EOFY

23 May

With the end of the 2024 financial year fast approaching, Australia’s army of small business owners are in for a busy time. It’s time to finalise affairs and prepare your enterprise to start FY2025 strong. For many individuals, that means a...[Read More]

Ensuring your manufacturing business has the right insurance cover

23 May

Australia is home to more than 100,000 manufacturing businesses. If yours is one of them, you’re probably familiar with the challenges that come with operating in this sector. There’s no shortage of things that can go wrong and without the...[Read More]

Premiers unite in call for social media bans for kids

23 May

Millions of Australian children could be barred from using social media platforms under age-limit changes floated by state premiers who want bolstered protections for young people against online harm. The leaders of NSW, Queensland and Victoria...[Read More]

Call to expand reasons to ignore boss in new work laws

22 May

A worker’s right to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their boss should expressly include when they are on approved leave as well as staffing arrangements, the peak union body says. Right to disconnect laws passed by the Albanese...[Read More]