(Australian Associated Press) Australia needs to double its blood donation effort for the rest of the year to ensure a healthy supply, the Red Cross says.COVID-19 restrictions, including lockdowns, ha …
How to Get More from Your Tax Return It’s tax time and the good news is that this year many Australians can expect to see a larger return, due to tax cuts that were introduced last year now coming int …
Understanding the history of ‘blackface’ — and why it’s so harmful [TED Talk Video]
Throughout history, portrayals of characters in ‘blackface’ — with white people made up to caricature Black stereotypes — have been used in ways that demean, denigrate, and trivialize people of Africa …
Supporting your kids, without sacrificing your own retirement
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) With careful planning, you can give a helping hand to your adult children financially, while still enjoying a comfortable retirement.In the …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) BUDGETUnderlying cash balance to be in deficit over the next 40 years and to be 2.3 per cent of GDP by 2060/61. It …
Concessional contributions and contribution caps changes 1 July 2021
(ATO) Concessional contributions are contributions that are made into your super fund before tax. They are taxed at a rate of 15% in your super fund.From 1 July 2021, the concessional contributions ca …
Money and Life(Financial Planning Association of Australia) Unsure how your relationship status affects your taxes? We’ve made it simple with our couple’s guide to tax.If you’re newly married, engaged …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) This week’s release of the Intergenerational Report should be a wake-up call for Australia’s politicians and the c …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) Australia faces a major challenge of an ageing population, made worse by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh F …
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast – Alfred A. Montapert
“Expect problems and eat them for breakfast” – Alfred A. Montapert Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, …
Paul Osborne(Australian Associated Press) Australia’s resources and energy exports are expected to hit $334 billion in the next financial year, a new study shows.The federal industry department’s Reso …
Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent(Australian Associated Press) The amount of outstanding home loans in Australia grew by the fastest monthly pace in four years, remaining largel …
