Running a side business while still employed: What to consider at tax time
11 June
Many Australians start a sole trader business or partnership while still working as an employee. It might begin as a side hustle, a family business, consulting work, a trade, an online store, or a passion project that slowly becomes more serious....[Read More]
How to plan for retirement and start the journey with confidence
11 June
Retirement is not just a date on the calendar. It is a major life transition that affects your finances, routine, relationships, health, mindset and sense of purpose. For many people, the hardest part is not deciding whether they want to stop...[Read More]
Europe, the Scottish Highlands and an Outlander dream
11 June
There are some journeys that feel like a holiday, and then there are journeys that feel like stepping through time. A trip through Europe and into the Scottish Highlands is one of those rare adventures where cobblestone streets, ancient castles,...[Read More]
How to feel more self-sufficient at home
11 June
There is something deeply rewarding about knowing your home can do more than simply provide shelter. A self-sufficient home gives you a greater sense of control, comfort and confidence. It does not mean living completely off-grid, growing every meal...[Read More]
Rule of seven: An investor’s compass
11 June
James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update – 05/06/2026
11 June
Whatever fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran cracked wide open this week – with Iranian strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, Israeli strikes in Lebanon and a US strike on an oil tanker headed to the Islamic Republic. One day Trump asserts that a...[Read More]
‘Reform is always hard’: PM coy on tax carve outs
11 June
Startups may be able to claim greater tax concessions than initially announced in the federal budget as the government grapples with blowback to its economic reforms. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in talks with businesses about allowing startups to keep...[Read More]
Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside
11 June
Some of Australia’s leading health and life sciences organisations are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to review the changes to research and development taxes proposed in his budget. Sector advocates say while they’re concerned over a number of Dr...[Read More]
Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution
11 June
Australian households are generating nearly four times as much solar energy as retailers, manufacturers and other non-residential buildings, with most commercial rooftops panel-free. Harvesting the vast, untapped generating and storage potential in...[Read More]
Scammers fleece Aussies of almost $250m in three months
10 June
Australians lost almost a quarter of a billion dollars in the first three months of 2026, with online cons driving the largest losses. Scammers cheated Aussies out of $248.3 million in the period, according to 60,657 reports received by Scamwatch...[Read More]
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
10 June
More Australian drivers are letting artificial intelligence take a virtual look under their car’s bonnet in an effort to save money and help them fix issues at home. But in a trend experts say is concerning, one in every three motorists say they...[Read More]
Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants
10 June
Australians are paying more for online deliveries, and while faster and more convenient, the rise of global e-commerce giants could spell trouble for local retailers. With labour, fuel and maintenance costs continuing to rise, consumers are forking...[Read More]
Charity cheerleader brushes off impact of tax plan
10 June
Proposed taxes on trusts could limit the amount of money given to charities, but the minister responsible says it’s the least of the sector’s problems. With more than $5 trillion expected to pass down the generations through wills and bequests...[Read More]
Apple boss praises social media ban in Albanese call
10 June
Child safety changes on Apple devices have been inspired by Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media. Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has spoken with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the changes in a phone call on Tuesday, singling...[Read More]
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise
10 June
Low-emission vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in Australia’s second-hand car market as motorists strive to conserve fuel. But hybrid vehicles, rather than electric models, are proving to be in highest demand and the most resistant to...[Read More]