Use these 3 tips to maintain a good credit score
16 May
Your credit score is a numerical indicator lenders use to determine how risk-free you are as a borrower. It is based on the details in your credit report, such as your borrowing history and whether you have made timely payments. People with low...[Read More]
Top 10 Essentials for Lifelong Health and Wellness
16 May
Creating a sustainable approach to health and well-being involves habits and practices that enhance physical, mental, and emotional health over the long term. Here’s a top 10 list to help maintain ongoing health and well-being: Balanced...[Read More]
Caravan lifestyle in Australia
16 May
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Caravan living can be for you if you’re looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
5 Tips for an amazing life after retirement
16 May
Have you ever thought about life after retirement? If you have, you most likely think about the best things in life: a happy family, good health and wealth. The only way to make this dream retirement a reality is to have the right retirement...[Read More]
Renovations to add value when flipping houses
16 May
If you’re investing in real estate for resale, you need to know what types of renovations to prioritise. This can help your property create some buzz in the market, with a price you can easily justify to serious buyers. Struggling with what...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – The economic impact of the 2024 Federal Budget
15 May
The 2024-25 Budget – another surplus, but bigger medium term deficits with more big spending, including on a “Future Made in Australia” Key points – The budget this year is expected to show a surplus of $9.3bn thanks to a...[Read More]
Treasurer absorbs warnings on budget fuelling inflation
15 May
While the federal government says its budget will lower inflation, analysts counter that broad cost-of-living relief, such as energy rebates and tax cuts, could make things worse. An expanded version of the energy-bill relief delivered in last...[Read More]
Workers’ wages grow 4.1 per cent, silver lining for RBA
15 May
Workers saw their wages outpace inflation during the first three months of 2024, but a lower-than-expected increase will encourage the Reserve Bank board as they mull their next interest rate move. Wages grew 4.1 per cent annually in the March...[Read More]
Aussies on ‘La Nina watch’ as dry turns into downpours
15 May
Australia has been put on “La Nina watch” as meteorologists point to a likely cooling Pacific Ocean, which could bring more rain to parts of the country. But the Bureau of Meteorology noted that despite the watch being in place, there was no...[Read More]
Cost-of-living relief and more homes in federal budget
15 May
FEDERAL BUDGET SUMMARY ECONOMY * Budget surplus of $9.3 billion in 2023/24 * Deficits of $28.3 billion in 2024/25, $42.8 billion in 2025/26, $26.7 billion in 2026/27 and $24.3 billion in 2027/28 * Commonwealth net debt rising to $552.5 billion...[Read More]
Economists warn budget could ‘poke inflationary bear’
15 May
A pitch to bring inflation back to target by as soon as Christmas has been muddied by economists worried about new spending and energy bill relief for all. Forecasts embedded in the Albanese government’s third budget show inflation will go back...[Read More]
$588 million to set up a low-intensity mental health service
15 May
Efforts to address Australia’s shortage of general practitioners and ease pressure on clogged emergency departments have been labelled a lost opportunity by the nation’s peak medical body. Tuesday’s budget includes $588 million to set up a...[Read More]
Farmers get drought and climate relief amid export ban
15 May
Farmers will have extra tools to manage drought, cut emissions and deal with the mental toll of life on the land, as the federal government seeks to shift the focus away from fury over a ban on live sheep exports. The 2024/25 budget has delivered...[Read More]
Antarctic mission and Great Barrier Reef secure funding
15 May
Australia’s Antarctic Division gets a shot in the arm and a carbon-credit scheme is being revived in this year’s federal budget. The Antarctic program’s main research vessel, RSV Nuyina, will be able to spend more time at sea after $17.6...[Read More]
Federal Budget at a glance: focus on power bills, medicines and rent relief
15 May
THE BUDGET Budget surplus of $9.3 billion in 2024/25 Commonwealth net debt to rise to $552.5 billion (20 per cent of GDP) in 2024/25 Economic growth to rise to two per cent in 2024/25 Unemployment rate to rise to 4.5 per cent in 2024/25 Inflation...[Read More]