Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’
12 March
One rural family faces a five-year waiting list for childcare, while another has a 130km drive to the closest centre and many others rely on grandparents for help. Mothers in rural Australia report quitting their jobs at schools and hospitals due to...[Read More]
The health and wellbeing benefits of walking every day
6 March
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it offers incredible benefits for your overall health and well-being. Whether strolling through your neighbourhood or taking a brisk walk in nature, walking daily can lead...[Read More]
Building wealth with investment properties: the right strategy and insurance for success
6 March
For high-net-worth individuals and couples, investing in property is a time-tested way to grow and protect wealth. A well-chosen investment property can deliver strong capital appreciation, consistent rental income, and a hedge against...[Read More]
Smart ways to invest using an SMSF
6 March
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
The benefits of insurance coverage for young professionals and why advice is crucial
6 March
As a young professional embarking on a career, financial security and long-term stability may not always seem like immediate priorities. However, securing the right insurance coverage early in life can provide essential protection against...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Australian home prices turning back up again
6 March
Key points CoreLogic data shows average home prices rose 0.3% in February, after a brief three-month downturn of just 0.4%. The upswing came in anticipation of, and then confirmation of, an RBA rate cut which boosted buyer confidence. Annual...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 02/03/2025
6 March
Global share markets mostly fell again over the last week on the back of increasing concerns about the economic outlook with weaker data out of the US and new tariffs from Tariff Man along with concerns the AI share boom may be over. Despite a...[Read More]
Australian economy to get pulse check, RBA minutes drop
6 March
Australia’s economic growth is expected to recover from its multi-decade lows when gross domestic product figures are revealed in the nation’s quarterly health check. The national accounts for December, due from the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
Record high house prices as rate cut buoys sentiment
6 March
Relief for mortgage holders may have created pain for aspiring home owners after house prices surged to record highs following an interest rate cut. Though national prices experienced a small dip in recent months, they increased by 0.4 per cent in...[Read More]
RBA deputy denies rate cut contradicted own forecasts
6 March
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s deputy governor has defended the board’s decision to cut interest rates despite its own staff warning inflation would stay higher in the long term. In its February Statement on Monetary Policy, RBA economists...[Read More]
Revelations in minutes of interest rate drought breaker
6 March
If people want to know what’s in store for interest rates, there are two places they should look. Minutes from the Reserve Bank’s February board meeting show members highlighting the importance of inflation and wages data to its decision to cut...[Read More]
Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it
6 March
Most Australians are overwhelmed by changes led by artificial intelligence in the workplace, according to a top LinkedIn executive, but even more bosses are eager to deploy the technology. A study conducted for the corporate social network also...[Read More]
Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush
6 March
Butchers, bakers and smallgoods makers are better off living in the country, with research showing workers across nearly 100 occupations can get more bang for their buck in the bush. City-based teachers, mechanics, general practitioners, chief...[Read More]
‘Short window’ as property prices rebound on rate cut
5 March
Australia’s short-lived housing price downturn appears to be over as a modest interest rate cut fuels expectations for those seeking to get on or move up the property ladder. Property values rose 0.3 per cent across the country in February,...[Read More]
Housing, health and complexity hold back early learning
5 March
A quarter of pre-school-aged children in some mortgage-belt electorates are missing out on early learning despite the presence of high quality centres nearby, new analysis shows. The findings come as a group of early learning advocates, service...[Read More]