Author Archives: feedsy

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

11 April

Supermarkets could be slapped with millions in fines under a mandatory code of conduct in a move the prime minister believes will reduce prices at the checkout. An interim review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code, which governs how supermarkets...[Read More]

Jobs bright spot for consumers as economy teeters

11 April

Consumers remain upbeat about their jobs prospects even as the weakening economy is prompting households to tighten belts. The latest round of consumer surveys from Westpac and Melbourne Institute recorded a deeper dive into pessimism in April...[Read More]

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

10 April

Australians on welfare are struggling to survive one of the toughest cost of living crises in decades as payments fail to cover necessities, a new report shows. Research by Anglicare Australia shows households with the lowest incomes are bearing the...[Read More]

Coaches back AFL reviews in search for correct calls

10 April

AFL clubs and fans will simply have to put up with more frequent score reviews if they want to see correct outcomes reached, Richmond coach Adem Yze says. Criticism has mounted in recent weeks over the sheer number of video reviews being called for...[Read More]

Gustavsson seeking Olympics answers for Matildas

10 April

The Matildas have used closed-doors matches this week in the United States to super-charge Olympics preparations, trying new formations and game plans. Coach Tony Gustavsson has enjoyed the benefit of a long lead-in to a friendly match with Mexico...[Read More]

Tips on how to travel on a budget

4 April

When wanderlust beckons, it’s easy to dream of jet-setting to exotic locations. However, those dreams could be held back by budgetary constraints.   The good news? Budget travel — because going on a holiday out of town doesn’t have to break...[Read More]

How to identify and choose the right business structure

4 April

All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]

Wage and energy bills prompt ‘cost-of-trading crisis’

4 April

High wages bills and energy costs have created a “cost-of-trading crisis,” the retail lobby warns as it urges the federal government to provide relief for businesses. The National Retail Association released a report on Monday outlining the key...[Read More]

Reserve Bank’s shift to neutral likely to be reinforced

3 April

With less than six weeks to go before the next Reserve Bank of Australia decision on interest rates, borrowers are about to get more signals on what it might do next. The central bank has left the key cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent following...[Read More]

Stronger data protections for voluntary digital IDs

3 April

A single digital ID will make it easier for Australians to verify their identity online and reduce the risk of privacy breaches, a minister says, as new laws clear a major hurdle. Legislation to set up a digital ID scheme passed the Senate on...[Read More]

Reserve Bank shelves formal rate hike talk

3 April

No other option aside from keeping interest rates on hold was formally entertained at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last interest rate meeting. The decision to leave interest rates untouched at 4.35 per cent was widely expected at the meeting...[Read More]

Taylor Swift joins billionaire club thanks to Eras tour

3 April

Global superstar Taylor Swift has become a billionaire, according to Forbes magazine. The 34-year-old US pop musician has accumulated $US1.1 billion ($A1.7 billion), based on earnings from her Eras tour and the worth of her music catalogue. “Swift...[Read More]

‘Good to be here’: Rock legend Barnesy in stage return

3 April

Rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shown fans his remarkable recovery from open heart surgery belting out beloved songs to the crowd in his first performance in months at the latest edition of Bluesfest. The Scottish-born singer underwent the operation in...[Read More]

MCG to host its first women’s Test in 76 years in Ashes

28 March

Ellyse Perry wants Cricket Australia to take a bold path forward on bigger venues for women’s matches, after the MCG was slated for an Ashes Test this summer. Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday that the women’s team would play a four-day...[Read More]

Happy Easter: Embracing new beginnings and renewal

28 March

Easter, a time of renewal and reflection, coincides with the transformative beauty of autumn. Even as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is new life and hope. As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter, the changing season...[Read More]