Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix
17 April
Itâs been a tough couple of years to be a renter. As competition for properties has intensified and rents have surged, policymakers have been searching for solutions. While not an answer to the immediate price crunch, the build-to-rent housing...[Read More]
Manufacturing push is no âfree-for-allâ: treasurer
17 April
A major manufacturing initiative wonât replace private investment with taxpayer funds, the treasurer says. On Thursday the prime minister unveiled the Future Made in Australia Act, aimed at promoting local manufacturing and safeguarding the...[Read More]
Support critical for Australia to reap battery wealth
17 April
Western Australia can become a leading global source of responsibly sourced battery minerals but government support will be âcriticalâ, a mining conference has heard. âGovernment support at both the state and commonwealth level is critical if...[Read More]
Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones
17 April
NSW has broken the record for the most annual rooftop solar installations of any Australia state, but Queensland is the first to surpass the one million mark. One in three households and businesses are installing the technology, according to a Clean...[Read More]
Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers
17 April
Self-driving cars do not get drunk, they do not fall asleep, they do not get distracted by text messages, and experts and manufacturers agree they could be the answer to slashing the road toll. Itâs one of the reasons why autonomous vehicles are...[Read More]
Jobs market muscle put to test with fresh data due
17 April
Whether or not strength in the labour market has staying power will be the key economic question under review this week. The release of the Australian Bureau of Statisticsâ March labour force data on Thursday will be watched carefully after a...[Read More]
Coles, Woolworths bosses reveal stance on pricing
17 April
The heads of Coles and Woolworths have been subjected to a parliamentary grilling at a Senate inquiry on Tuesday examining supermarket prices. âItâs very hard to say that we have price gouging.â â Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci âWe...[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]
X plans to charge new users to post, Musk says
17 April
X is planning to start charging all new users a âsmall feeâ in order to interact with posts, the social media siteâs owner Elon Musk says. Replying to an account which had posted about the possible changes, the Tesla and Space X boss said...[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. Â However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a...[Read More]
Business interruption insurance
11 April
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. Â But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Unlocking Productivity: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Boosting Self-Motivation
11 April
In our fast-paced world, itâs not uncommon to find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks, deadlines, and personal commitments. This avalanche of responsibilities can often leave us feeling stuck, struggling to tick items off our to-do...[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. Â Caravan living can be for you if youâre looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
10 April
Foreign buyers could be slugged with higher taxes for buying existing NSW homes as the government looks for ways to address the housing crisis. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state was grappling with a problem of overseas investors leaving...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments â Weekly market update 05/04/24
10 April
Global sharemarkets were under pressure, with a lot of volatility this week. Good news on economic data was somewhat bad news for markets early in the week. Signs of a stronger US economy questioned market pricing of ~3 Fed rate cuts by end-2024...[Read More]