Author Archives: feedsy

Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000

10 April

Australians won’t need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. “You just need solar panels and a battery,” SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[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]

How to manage inflation in your small business

3 April

While inflation may have peaked, Australian businesses of all stripes are feeling the pinch, and there may be a long road ahead. Wages, energy, raw materials and services have all become more expensive. So has the cost of servicing debt for small...[Read More]

Industrial pioneers get $20m to turn science into jobs

3 April

Australia’s industrial pioneers will benefit from a $20 million lifeline that extends federal support through the national science agency. “With today’s announcement, up to 750 more small businesses will get their chance to work with CSIRO to...[Read More]

Greens shoots for Australian manufacturing sector

3 April

Australia’s manufacturing industry had a better start to the year after activity hit a low point heading into Christmas. The business surveys underpinning the Australian Industry Index signalled a recovery in industry across the first quarter of...[Read More]

PM announces Samantha Mostyn AO as new governor-general

3 April

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Samantha Mostyn AO will become Australia’s next governor-general. The King accepted Mr Albanese’s recommendation to appoint the 59-year-old business and community leader as the 28th...[Read More]

‘First step’ to improve lives of autistic Australians

3 April

A helping hand to start a business and sensory-friendly public spaces are some of the ways the federal government hopes to better the lives of hundreds of thousands of autistic Australians. Unveiling a draft version of its national strategy, Social...[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]

A 9-step guide to organising your space

28 March

Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting.   However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment.   Seek Inspiration Find your muse in decluttering champions like...[Read More]

Protecting your business reputation and the role of insurance

27 March

When Saphia Smereka discovered her yet-to-open restaurant Kiki on Byron, at NSW’s popular Byron Beach, had received a series of fake, one-star-negative reviews in the lead-up to its doors opening, she perhaps wished insurance could have...[Read More]

Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins

27 March

Large employers will have to make concrete progress on gender equality targets if they want to stay in the running for future government work. Under a planned policy change, businesses with more than 500 employees will need to choose three...[Read More]

Big city competition shows in population gains

27 March

Melburnians are growing in numbers with the Victorian city climbing to the top of the charts for the fastest growing population in the country. About 167,500 people moved to the city between 2022 and 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]

‘Full-time, always-on’ senior roles lock out women

27 March

Job sharing and more part-time senior roles are among ways employers are elevating more women into leadership and narrowing gender pay gaps. Only seven per cent of managers work part-time compared to 22 per cent of non-managers – percentages the...[Read More]

PM says minimum wage workers ‘should not fall behind’

27 March

Millions of workers covered by awards and minimum rates of pay will be hoping for a sizeable wage boost this year to help cover cost of living pressures that are only recently starting to ease. The annual wage review debate has kicked off this week...[Read More]

How is artificial intelligence is transforming business insurance

20 March

Across Australia, businesses of all shapes and sizes are turning to information communication technology to automate repetitive tasks, reduce overheads and increase sales and profits.   So is the insurance sector. Eighty percent of local...[Read More]