BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

7 December

Australia’s second biggest electric car brand will open another 30 retail stores and more service centres in the nation as part of a push to overtake leading vehicle makers. Executives from BYD and its Australian partner EV Direct made the...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?

7 December

Key points – At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a tightening bias with still relatively hawkish commentary. – Our concern remains that the RBA has tightened more than necessary with a high risk of recession next...[Read More]

Common Investment Pitfalls to Avoid

7 December

Investing, a realm filled with potential opportunities and pitfalls, demands careful consideration to navigate successfully. Each misstep along the way can serve as a valuable lesson, contributing to a more refined and robust investment strategy....[Read More]

Preparing to go caravaning in Australia and the advantages of working remotely.

7 December

Preparing for a caravanning trip in Australia is an exciting venture, especially for those embracing the freedom of remote work. Australia’s diverse landscapes, from its sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, provide a spectacular backdrop for...[Read More]

Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses

7 December

Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit.   With a small business tax planning strategy, you can increase profits...[Read More]

Time management – the meaning, importance & benefits

7 December

It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in...[Read More]

5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas

7 December

Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]

Superannuation access for retirees goes under spotlight

6 December

Australians are being asked to have their say on the superannuation and retirement income system, as the federal government considers ways to reform the compulsory savings regime. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released a discussion paper and is seeking...[Read More]

Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects

6 December

Australian taxpayer dollars will no longer fund international fossil fuel projects, after the government signed on to a global shift towards renewable energy. The government signed on to the Glasgow Statement at the United Nations climate change...[Read More]

Economy weakens as households stretched thin

6 December

Australia’s economy hit a wall in the September quarter, recording weaker-than-expected quarterly growth and sinking deeper into a per capita recession. The 0.2 per cent lift in economic output in the three months to September marked a slowdown...[Read More]

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

6 December

Australia’s community groups produced enough renewable energy in a year to power 2800 households or remove the equivalent of 7700 cars from the roads, a study has revealed. The Community Energy Collective Impact report, released on Wednesday, also...[Read More]

Australia’s economy expands 0.2pct in September quarter

6 December

Australia’s quarterly growth has slowed to 0.2 per cent in September from 0.4 per cent in the three months to June. A stronger 0.5 per cent quarterly expansion was pencilled in by economists ahead of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’...[Read More]

Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut

6 December

A lost love for letters means posties will only deliver them to most Australians every second day, but parcels will still be dropped off daily. After recording a $200 million loss, Australia Post is shifting its priorities to packages, with half a...[Read More]

Government taps private investors for net zero, defence

6 December

The federal government has pledged to look at ways to leverage $2.5 trillion in capital from superannuation funds and big banks for clean energy, defence and social spending. Treasurer Jim Chalmers hosted a roundtable with executives in Canberra on...[Read More]

Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

6 December

Supermarkets are being urged to get into the Christmas spirit and help struggling families by placing a freeze on the price of ham. Agriculture Minister Murray Watt put Coles and Woolworths on notice as they buckle up for a parliamentary inquiry...[Read More]