Key strategies for successful commercial real estate investment
9 May
When considering the purchase of commercial property, it’s crucial to take a strategic approach, as the implications of your decisions can significantly affect your financial outcomes. Here are some key factors to consider: Top 10 Factors...[Read More]
Harmonising Life: Ten Tips for Achieving Mindful Work-Life Balance
9 May
Work-life balance is a highly personal and continuously evolving quest. It’s about managing your professional and personal lives in a way that minimizes stress and maximises well-being. This balance isn’t one-size-fits-all; what works for...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights Seasonal patterns in shares – should we “sell in May and go away”?
8 May
Key points – Seasonal patterns in shares gave rise to the saying “sell in May and go away, buy again on St Leger’s Day.” – However, seasonal patterns can’t always be relied on so while investors should be aware of them, betting on them...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 3/5/24
8 May
Global shares mostly rose over the last week. While US shares had a volatile week they were buoyed by good earnings results and rose sharply on Friday in response to news of cooler jobs and wages growth in April which allays fears of overheating....[Read More]
Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations
8 May
Tax revenue is expected to be $25 billion higher over the next four years, as the Albanese government tempers expectations ahead of this month’s federal budget. The budget, to be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, will show a surge in tax...[Read More]
People want decency from business, not political stunts
8 May
Australians expect corporations to do “good” but would prefer it was simply through fairness rather than aligning with polarising political issues that have nothing to do with what they sell. A survey from advertising agency Leo Burnett...[Read More]
More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom
8 May
Thousands more Australians could be lured to the construction sector as the government attempts to boost a struggling workforce and hit housing targets. An extra 20,000 training places will be funded under a $90 million package in the federal...[Read More]
On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost
8 May
Walking and cycling paths will get a $100 million boost in the upcoming federal budget, in the biggest national active transport investment in more than a decade. Federal Transport Minister Catherine King announced the investment on Tuesday, with...[Read More]
Inflation and slowing growth pose budget balancing act
8 May
WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE FEDERAL BUDGET The third federal budget under the Albanese government will be handed down on May 14 and several spending and policy announcements have already been made. THE BIG PICTURE *A second surplus is still the goal in...[Read More]
Ambitious plan for Aussie kids needs action: advocates
8 May
Well-being advocates have called for ambitious action on early child development after the government adopted a 10-year strategy that leaves concrete changes to later. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth and Early Childhood Education Minister...[Read More]
‘Under the pump’: expenses help for battling families
8 May
Australians doing it tough can expect extra cost-of-living support in the federal budget. The well-flagged tax cut relief under the reworked stage three package will be the primary source of cost-of-living help but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there...[Read More]
CSIRO develops red meat powder to beef up drinks, snacks
8 May
Fancy a steak in your shake? Beef lovers can look forward to the next best thing, with a new red meat powder set to boost beverages and snacks. Developed by national science agency CSIRO, Just Meat protein powder may appear an unlikely choice for...[Read More]
Women needed in medical research to prevent gender bias
8 May
More women are urgently needed as medical researchers to reverse a bias in clinical trials which often excludes female patients, a leading academic warns. Medical research is still a men’s game, despite the fact almost half the country’s doctors...[Read More]
Tasmania’s AFL team, stadium dream jumps big hurdle
8 May
Tasmania’s AFL dream has overcome a sizeable political hurdle, with the state’s opposition performing a post-election about-face to support a new stadium. Labor, which had previously opposed the 23,000-seat roofed stadium at Macquarie Point, on...[Read More]
Choosing a New Home: Top 10 Considerations for Selecting the Right Retirement Community
2 May
Finding the right retirement home is a significant decision that marks a new chapter in life. While it might evoke mixed emotions, recognising the need for more tailored care and support can also be a positive step towards enjoying a fulfilling and...[Read More]