What is defamation? When should you seek legal advice?
24 April
Defamation is a legal term for making false statements about a person or an organisation that can harm their reputation.Ā Ā Defamation can occur in two primary forms: Libel: Defamation in written or published form, including online content,...[Read More]
Saving for the future: building financial security
24 April
In an era where the allure of instant gratification is stronger than ever, the art of saving money seems to be fading into the background. Yet, the truth remains: most of us have aspirations that extend beyond our immediate reach, be it a new car,...[Read More]
Understanding underinsurance in Australia
24 April
Australia faces an underinsurance crisis, leaving many exposed to unexpected life challenges. A quick scroll on social media might reveal fundraisers for families whoāve lost a loved one. Tell-tale signs indicate a worrying trend and numerous...[Read More]
10 Cybersecurity strategies for small businesses in the digital age
24 April
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.Ā Ā Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil
23 April
Investors tormented by weeks of tariff turmoil will hope for a quiet return from Easter as mortgage holders eye a rate cut on the horizon. Stocks in Australia and the US have clawed back ground in the past fortnight after US President Donald Trump...[Read More]
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
23 April
Global headwinds stirred by āerraticā US policy decisions could still hit the Australian jobs market despite latest figures showing only a small uptick in unemployment. About 30,000 jobs were created in March after a shock 53,000 slump in...[Read More]
Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan
23 April
An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalitionās nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies, including incentives for home battery storage. The organiser of the letter, Gareth...[Read More]
Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy
23 April
Australiaās growth outlook has been slashed by a major international body as US President Donald Trumpās trade upheaval sends market volatility skywards. United Nations financial agency the International Monetary Fund said uncertainty had surged...[Read More]
Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives
23 April
Small businesses will be able to deduct thousands more dollars off their tax bill as part of Peter Duttonās pitch to employers struggling to meet rising costs. The opposition leader said the Labor government had been a ādisasterā for...[Read More]
Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up
23 April
The key to enticing employees back to the office may be the same thing that encourages more people to use an electric car, a study suggests. The Electric Vehicle Council released the findings on workplace vehicle charging on Thursday and called for...[Read More]
Call for child protections as most gamers manipulated
23 April
Almost every Australian who plays digital games has been manipulated by gambling-like tricks that forced them to hand over money or personal data, but thereās little incentive for the industry to clean up its act. Australians spend about $4...[Read More]
Detail missing as parties pledge to fix housing woes
23 April
Major parties have traded blows on how they would solve Australiaās housing crisis, but uncertainty remains on how critical targets would be reached. Housing Minister Clare OāNeil and opposition spokesman Michael Sukkar traded blows on the issue...[Read More]
Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium
23 April
Australiaās position as the worldās sixth-largest aluminium producer could be put at risk by a shift to nuclear power due to higher energy prices and lower generation. Three out of Australiaās four aluminium smelters would be āat severe risk...[Read More]
Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft
23 April
Imagine a library stocked with 11,000 books written by more than 1700 Australian authors. Modern classics from Tim Winton and Helen Garner are wedged beside non-fiction tomes penned by former prime ministers Julia Gillard and John Howard, and recent...[Read More]
Young voters slam door on major parties over housing
23 April
Young women and gender-diverse voters say safe and affordable housing is a top priority at the federal election, but the major partiesā offerings are leaving them increasingly disillusioned. Voters considered Millennials (born 1980-1994) and Gen Z...[Read More]