How to thrive despite higher inflation

18 April

The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape.   If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]

Australia to dodge United States’ inflation uptick

18 April

Australia is yet to declare victory against inflation and hotter-than-expected price data out of the world’s biggest economy and fresh volatility in oil markets are casting shadows over the outlook. AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina says...[Read More]

Budget surplus ‘still our goal’ despite war, inflation

18 April

Australians have been warned the budget surplus could be tiny amid cost-of-living pressures and heightened global economic uncertainty with war in Europe and conflict in the Middle East. A month out from the federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers...[Read More]

Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth

18 April

Fog blanketing the Australian economy is unlikely to lift this year, with a weak growth outlook and volatile global conditions setting a complex scene for the federal budget. Australia’s economic growth is expected to rise 1.5 per cent in 2024 and...[Read More]

‘Humbling’: Hawks great Dunstall declared AFL legend

17 April

Former Hawthorn champion Jason Dunstall has described being elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame as the highest honour he could imagine – albeit one that’s a little embarrassing. A four-time premiership player,...[Read More]

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark

17 April

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. Hybrid vehicle sales have jumped by as much as 60 per cent in some states and territories...[Read More]

Vaccines saved ‘thousands’ of people during COVID-19

17 April

COVID-19 vaccines prevented almost 18,000 deaths among people over 50 in NSW as the Omicron strain hit, a study has found. And experts say this may be a conservative estimate after scientists used computer simulations to track death rates. A Royal...[Read More]

Reasons why early estate planning is crucial

11 April

Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all.   However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a...[Read More]

Caravan lifestyle in Australia

11 April

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]

Six-hour exercise window linked to better health

11 April

There’s mounting evidence exercising for short bouts during the evening is linked to better health. A University of Sydney study has found obese people who exercise between 6pm and midnight have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease...[Read More]

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]