10 Essential Tips for Living a Purposeful and Fulfilling Life

10 October

In today’s fast-paced world, many people are in search of deeper meaning and lasting happiness. While success is often equated with material wealth or career achievements, true fulfilment goes beyond external accomplishments.  It’s about...[Read More]

Top 10 Concerns of Business Owners: What’s Keeping Entrepreneurs Awake at Night?

10 October

Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to...[Read More]

Five emotional stages of retirement and useful tips to prepare for them

10 October

Retirement is a significant milestone in anyone’s life, often accompanied by a wide range of emotions. While retirement is considered a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour, it can also be challenging to navigate the emotional roller...[Read More]

Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets

10 October

Apprenticeship numbers have plunged and there are growing fears Australia may not be training enough tradies to build much-needed homes. With demand for housing rising and a national construction target in danger of being missed, weak training rates...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights Harris versus Trump – implications for investors and Australia

9 October

Key points – The US election has significant potential to impact markets. A Harris victory would mean more of the same, but a Trump victory could lead to uncertainty particularly around trade. – Australia would be vulnerable to a rapid...[Read More]

Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 4/10/2024

9 October

Global share markets were mixed over the last week as the war in the Middle East escalated further with Iran’s retaliatory missile strike on Israel and investors nervously waiting to see whether Israel’s response will threaten global oil...[Read More]

Spring brings brighter outlook as rate hike fears fade

9 October

Consumers can see light at the end of the tunnel as fears of further interest rate hikes fade. As signs of improving consumer and business confidence emerged, minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last meeting confirmed the case to lift...[Read More]

myGovID is changing to myID

9 October

Find out about the new name, what’s changing and how it affects you. Soon, myGovID will be changing to myID. The app will have a new name and new look, but you’ll continue to use it in the same way.   What you need to...[Read More]

Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

9 October

Powering Australian homes with electric cars could be possible as part of a two-year research project also designed to convince motorists and governments to adopt the technology. Motoring group NRMA announced the bi-directional vehicle charging...[Read More]

RBA sounds warning on international student cap

9 October

Australia’s central bank has warned a looming cap on international students could affect economic growth, as a parliamentary report examining the proposal was delayed. Under a federal government proposal, 53,000 fewer students from overseas would...[Read More]

Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides

9 October

Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as “green” vehicles on Uber’s rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. Uber executives announced the changes at a London event on...[Read More]

TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters

9 October

TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 US states and the District of Columbia, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The lawsuits filed separately in New York, California, the District of Columbia...[Read More]

Cyber security reform to learn from past data breaches

9 October

Cyber security reform proposing mandatory standards for smart devices and reporting requirements for some businesses “strike the right balance” and puts Australia on the path to learning from past incidents. New legislation to create the...[Read More]

Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high

9 October

Airfares could fall as competition increases under new laws targeting Australia’s two biggest airlines for blocking access to the nation’s busiest airport. The federal government will have the ability to impose civil penalties on carriers that...[Read More]

Business interruption insurance – what is it for?

3 October

A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions.   But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]