5 Tips for communicating with senior family members

22 January

Whether it’s your parents or grandparents who are living with you, providing aged care comes with its own set of challenges. As time passes, you may realise that communicating with a senior can get more difficult as they advance in age. Daily...[Read More]

The soundtrack of our lives

22 January

There’s a song for almost every chapter of your life. Hear the opening notes and suddenly you’re not where you are anymore — you’re back there. Back in the car with the windows down, back in your childhood bedroom, back at a moment of...[Read More]

Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

22 January

Most Australian workers are honing artificial intelligence skills on their own time but more access, greater control and strict rules might be needed to boost its adoption in workplaces. Software firm Salesforce on Tuesday released the findings from...[Read More]

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

22 January

Australian workers are growing nervous about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on recruitment, leading many to throw their arms around an emerging employment trend: job-hugging. The growing movement, unlike job-hopping and...[Read More]

Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’

21 January

Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute. Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]

Time, money and meaning: Rethinking what wealth really is

15 January

Ask ten people what wealth means and you’ll likely get ten different answers. For some, it’s a certain number in the bank, a paid-off home, or the freedom to stop worrying about bills. For others, it’s less tangible — time, health,...[Read More]

“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”

15 January

Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]

Financial freedom comes from disciplined planning, timely investments, and wise decision-making

15 January

The importance of personal financial planning can’t be overstated, regardless of your age. Proper financial planning can offer a safety net for you and your family while giving you the freedom to make informed choices. Many adults worry about the...[Read More]

Parents sacrificing, taking on credit to educate kids

14 January

THE COST OF EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA ACROSS 13 YEARS FOR A CHILD STARTING SCHOOL IN 2026 * National city average: $113,594 (government), $247,174 (catholic), $369,594 (independent) * National regional and remote average: $100,395 (government),...[Read More]

No let-up in coffee prices as bean supplies stabilise

14 January

If you think you’re paying too much for a cup of coffee, there’s good news and bad. The positive is that the extraordinary spike in the cost of beans, which caused cafes and supermarkets to increase prices in the past two years, has...[Read More]

Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents

8 January

Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day guarantee, first announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in late...[Read More]

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

7 January

Artificial intelligence technology is predicted to transform Australia’s employment market again, with a list of the most in-demand jobs in the nation packed with software requirements. The impact of the technology is forecast to be so great that...[Read More]

Show me the money: call to claim $300m in state coffers

7 January

The next best thing to winning lotto is getting some extra cash to offset costs during the holiday period. A whopping $300 million is sitting in the unclaimed money pool of NSW that taxpayers are legally entitled to from businesses that have not...[Read More]

Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market

7 January

Dozens more car brands – from Forthing to Skyworth – are expected to drive Australia’s automotive market forward over the coming year. The number of vehicle brands is forecast to reach 67 in 2026, according to a report released by the...[Read More]

New Year’s Resolutions: Why we make them—and why some stick while others don’t

1 January

Every January, millions of people around the world embrace the symbolic “fresh start” that the new year provides. Fuelled by optimism and the desire for self-improvement, we set resolutions that promise better habits, healthier living, and...[Read More]