Lifestyle
Helping with habit tracking, kicking bad habits, and establishing good ones
9 April
Effective lifestyle planning is crucial for personal growth and achieving long-term wellness. Whether your goal is to quit a bad habit, build a new positive one, or maintain consistency, developing a structured approach can make a significant...[Read More]
Caravanning smarter: Practical tips for travelling Australia during rising fuel costs
9 April
Rising fuel prices across Australia are reshaping the way people travel. For caravan owners and road trippers, fuel is often one of the biggest expenses—especially for those living on the road or planning extended trips. While the cost pressures...[Read More]
Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks
9 April
Overseas trips and hotel stays funded through credit reward schemes could be in trouble as Australia’s central bank cuts fees on card transactions. The Reserve Bank has revamped card usage by banning surcharge payments and cutting interchange...[Read More]
Electric vehicle fee could throttle record adoption
9 April
An annual fee for driving electric vehicles could put the brakes on their record sales in Australia, with almost one in three households saying it would change their purchase intentions. Working families in outer suburbs were most likely to be...[Read More]
More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales
9 April
Australians have raced to secure electric vehicles during the Middle East war-driven fuel crisis, near-doubling sales to set a national record. Motorists bought more than 15,800 new electric cars during March, according to figures released by the...[Read More]
The ‘huge’ health benefits of walkable towns
8 April
Living within walking distance of the shops might seem trivial but for regional Australians, it could be the path to a longer, healthier life. Residents in well-connected regional towns walk about 75 minutes more a week than those in less walkable...[Read More]
Spin the globe: the quiet magic of Patagonia & beyond
2 April
They had done Europe. Twice. Cruised Alaska, crossed Route 66, wandered through Tuscany, chased sunsets in Santorini, and sipped their way through the Barossa and Bordeaux alike. Their passports told a story of a life well-travelled. So when they...[Read More]
Starting or restarting a Fitness Regime in Your 60s
2 April
If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]
Daylight saving in Australia: A time shift that divides and defines us
2 April
Twice a year, millions of Australians adjust their clocks—and with it, their routines, habits, and even their mindset. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is more than just gaining or losing an hour; it’s a cultural and economic rhythm that continues to...[Read More]
Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in
2 April
Motorists will need to wait longer for cheaper fuel as a tax cut might take weeks to start flowing through the bowser, as Labor resists turning to fuel rationing to shore up supply. The federal government’s halving of the fuel tax will begin on...[Read More]
Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market
1 April
Demand for electric cars could get a second boost with the launch of a $100 million scheme offering discounted loans on low-emission vehicles. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation released details of the multimillion-dollar program on Wednesday...[Read More]
Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets
1 April
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out. Two of Australia’s biggest banks have recorded spikes in spending at petrol...[Read More]
Cashflow under pressure: Smarter ways to save on fuel, food and electricity
26 March
With the rising cost of living continuing to impact households across Australia, managing your cashflow has never been more important. Fuel, food and electricity costs are three of the biggest pressures on the weekly budget. While these expenses...[Read More]
Sharpening the axe: The wellbeing benefits of learning something new every day
26 March
In leadership and personal development circles, there’s a powerful concept often referred to as “sharpening the axe.” The idea comes from the notion that if you spend all your time working without improving your tools or skills, you eventually...[Read More]
Financial myths you shouldn’t fall for this April Fools Day!
26 March
April Fools’ Day has a long and rich history of harmless trickery, and it can be very entertaining if you manage to fool your family or friends. However, if you’re gullible, April Fools’ Day may not be as much fun. Falling for false...[Read More]