Oliver’s insights – peak Australian home ownership Rising prosperity (and smashed avocado) versus housing affordability

May 24, 2023

Key points – Based on a Report by Bernard Salt, Australia’s home ownership rate peaked at 73% in 1966 as the home was then seen as synonymous with wealth and security. – Since then, the trend has been down, influenced by a combination of...[Read More]

Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise

May 24, 2023

Power bills in at least three states will rise by more than double the amount estimated in the federal budget. In a stoush with Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes over the impending price hikes, Assistant Minister for Energy Jenny McAllister denied the...[Read More]

Weekly market update – Investment markets and key developments

May 24, 2023

Global share markets rose over the last week helped by optimism that a US debt ceiling deal will soon be reached and with economic data still holding up. Despite a messy session on Friday, with US shares initially up with Fed Chair Powell...[Read More]

Navigating the Emotional Stages of Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide

May 25, 2023

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]

5 tech-savvy ways to prevent your tools from being stolen

May 24, 2023

Visit any worksite and at least one tradie will be able to regale a yarn of a time they had their tools nicked from the back of the ute, swiped on-site or mistakenly carried off by a contractor. Stolen tools are more than a mere inconvenience – as...[Read More]

It’s all in the timing

May 24, 2023

As we move towards the end of another financial year, there is often a rush to make superannuation contributions and have them counted in the current financial year. However, there are some important timing constraints to be mindful of. Back in...[Read More]

Win for Aussie manuka producers in trans-Tasman tussle

May 24, 2023

Australian honey producers have welcomed a New Zealand trademark win that will allow them to continue to use the name manuka honey. New Zealand producers had been trying since 2015 to stop any other country from using the word manuka, claiming...[Read More]

Your guide to insurance for a retail business

May 24, 2023

Australia is home to around 130,000 retail trade businesses of all shapes and sizes. If yours is one of them, you’ll know that keeping sales ticking over and maintaining healthy profits is no easy matter. There are pitfalls aplenty, for new...[Read More]

Your duty to take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation

May 24, 2023

The application process is your chance to get certainty from your insurance. That’s because the information you provide in your application will help the insurer decide what you’re covered for, and on what terms. When applying for insurance,...[Read More]

Climate economy pact ushers in new era for Aussie firms

May 24, 2023

Australian companies will get their hands on massive tax breaks for joining the clean economy, without having to move to the United States. The new agreement signed with the US will put advanced manufacturers, hydrogen producers and critical mineral...[Read More]

How to create your own gym at home

May 25, 2023

While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]

Resilient labour market tipped to stick around

May 24, 2023

Most workers are likely to keep their jobs despite the economy sinking into a stretch of slowing growth. Like most advanced economies, the pandemic recovery has fuelled exceptional competitiveness in the jobs market. Treasury analysis of jobs data...[Read More]

Mining ready to ride biggest boom with $2t up for grabs

May 24, 2023

Some $2 trillion has been unleased for a low-carbon economy under United States laws, with Australia set to get access to tax breaks as a trusted and sustainable source of critical minerals. US Consul General Siriana Nair said on Wednesday the...[Read More]

All systems go as space ag research program launches

May 24, 2023

Far above the earth satellite technology can help answer some important farming facts, from what weeds are present to whether a crop needs water or fertiliser. Soon that information will be available to farmers on a new platform called Maya Nula, to...[Read More]

Aussies urged to triple bus, train, bike and hike trips

May 24, 2023

Australians are being urged to hop on a bike, go for a walk, or catch trains and buses three times more often to cut transport pollution to a sustainable level. A Climate Council study, called Shifting Gear: The Path to Cleaner Transport, made the...[Read More]