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Bright idea for businesses to power household bill cuts
13 August
Big buildings with empty rooftops could be the key to lowering power bills for Australian households and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a trial proposed by a major energy firm. Ausgridâs proposal, announced on Tuesday, would tap...[Read More]
How a property agent can guide you to your dream home
17 July
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if youâre new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
Red tape and silver bullets: tough task for housing fix
2 July
Where do you start in cutting back the âthickets of red tapeâ strangling Australiaâs construction sector and putting the nationâs housing supply targets beyond reach? Brimming with a new-found supply-side progressive zeal, the federal...[Read More]
Financial security: four steps to protect your future
26 June
Financial stability doesnât usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Steps to take if you canât afford your mortgage repayments
9 January
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, itâs essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Ways to build up and protect your finance
26 December
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although thereâs nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives...[Read More]
Preparing your home for sale
14 November
Preparing your home for sale in Australia requires a mix of strategic planning, maintenance, and marketing savvy. The process is a multi-faceted journey that encompasses both practical and aesthetic elements. Taking the time to optimally prepare...[Read More]
Rooftop solar pays its own way as more homes switch on
31 January
Solar power from household rooftops remains the most popular way of reducing electricity bills, market data shows. Some 2.5 gigawatts of residential solar power was installed in 2023, equivalent to 6.1 million average-sized solar panels, but fewer...[Read More]
Protect what you have
4 January
People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although thereâs nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives...[Read More]
Farmland most âtightly heldâ itâs been in a generation
18 October
Australian farmland is more tightly held than it has been for a generation and prospective buyers are carefully reassessing purchasing decisions, according to a new report. The Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report is the longest-running...[Read More]
Budget good, but more needed: business
26 October
Peak business groups have hailed the Albanese government’s first budget as careful and cautious, but warn hard work lies ahead to shore up the economy. Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott said the Labor economic blueprint made the...[Read More]
Families remember Bali victims 20 years on
5 October
When Kevin Paltridge’s son Corey was killed in the 2002 Bali bombings, the devastated father turned to other Australians whose children had died suddenly to try to cope with his own loss. He quit his job as an airline supervisor and went to...[Read More]