‘The perfect gift’: thousands wanted in Xmas blood push
Thousands of blood donors are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life over the Christmas period.An extra 830 donations per day are needed nationwide between Friday and the start …
How to help ensure your business is well insured in 2024
Insurance is essential for every Australian business. Designed to help you recover following an accident or incident, it’s can arguably be one of your most important investments.But it can also repres …
Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant
Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked to more than 140,000 household devices to create a virtual power plant bigger than a solar farm.The Australian Renewable En …
How smart speakers ‘could detect domestic violence’
Enlisting thousands of smart speakers in Australian homes to detect intimate partner violence could be an “unprecedented opportunity” to help victims, a study has noted.But Monash University researche …
Rationale behind RBA’s December rates call on show
Australia’s central bank left interest rates on hold at the final meeting of the year and the logic behind that call will be laid out in the minutes.Scheduled for release on Tuesday, the minutes from …
To prepare for retirement, there’s forced savings in the form of social security, such as superannuation. Other options to arrange for a secure financial future are savings in the bank, investments an …
Why taking a break during the festive season is important
There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise.Some people experience a touch o …
Why You Need Cyber Insurance for Your Small Business Cyber-damage affects independent operators and big corporations alike. It pays to be prepared and protected.In the fast-evolving world of cybersecu …
Businesses slam workplace changes as bill clears House
Business and industry groups are urging the Albanese government to go back to the drawing board on industrial relations laws after they cleared their first hurdle.The laws, aimed at closing labour hir …
Australians owed millions in unclaimed Medicare rebates
Nearly one million Australians could receive a festive season boost to their bank balance, as the government tries to return $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits.On average, these Australians a …
Is insurance necessary for my home-based business?
Many enterprises start as home-based businesses — just like some of today’s globally renowned brands, including Google, Nike, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Subway and LinkedIn.Low start-up costs, flexib …
Protecting homes from dry weather threats, such as bushfires, requires proactive measures and preparedness. Here are some steps to help protect your home: 1. Maintain the exterior: Clear roofs, gutter …