Financial freedom is not about luck or sudden windfalls—it’s about disciplined choices, consistency, and time. Among the most powerful strategies to achieve lasting financial security is starting to s …

A pause in updating rules as part of national construction standards will give builders “room to breathe,” the housing minister says.A suite of measures brought out following the productivity roundtab …

Workplace rights and obligations continue to evolve, with new measures aimed at improving the balance between work and personal life, and clarifying pathways from casual to permanent employment.Two ma …

Running a business comes with risks. Whether you operate a small home-based service, a bustling retail store, or a large-scale office, unexpected events can occur at any time. Accidents, theft, proper …

Workers have enjoyed the strongest annual growth in real wages in more than five years, but the Reserve Bank will be on alert in case labour costs cause inflation to fire up again.Wages grew by 3.4 pe …

Penalty rates are a “lifeline” for Australian workers and major unions are backing a push to prevent companies from paying their employees less.The federal government has introduced a bill that would …

As of 1 July 2025, a few changes came into effect, and some of them might save you money this financial year!The new financial year often brings a mix of cost increases and tax time admin, but this ye …

Australia is missing out on a $7 billion per year economic boon because it has failed to keep pace in the international research and development stakes, according to a new report.Tax cuts and red tape …

After years of rent rises and blocks of land priced out of reach, aspiring home owner Matthew David looked to the sky.The 31-year-old sales worker from Melbourne had dreams of buying a house, but adju …

General insurance plays a vital role in protecting people, businesses, and property against unexpected loss or damage. It includes policies such as home and contents insurance, car insurance, landlord …

Tradespeople provide the wiring, plumbing, plastering, building, and other services that keep us connected to each other, comfortably warm or cool, and living in safe, well-constructed homes. Some tra …

Having a skilled accountant is invaluable, whether for personal or business finances. Accountants provide clarity, advice, and strategies to optimise financial health and compliance.Building a close r …