Food-obsessed pupsā weight under the microscope
16 April
Food-obsessed Labradors and Golden Retrievers of all shapes and sizes are being recruited to a study to understand obesity in dogs and how best to prevent or tackle the disease. Researchers are investigating how dogs can be impacted by their curvy...[Read More]
Keeping coal clunkers alive risks power price surge
16 April
Delaying coal generator retirements under the federal coalitionās plan for adding nuclear plants to the grid risks power supply shortfalls and price spikes. Australiaās fleet of old and unreliable coal power stations, prone to outages and extra...[Read More]
Social media and free speech: where the legal boundaries are being tested
10 April
Social media has revolutionised how we communicate, offering a global platform for individuals to share opinions, challenge authority, and connect with others instantly.Ā However, while platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and...[Read More]
Avoiding isolation: staying socially connected and emotionally fulfilled at any age
10 April
Social connection is a fundamental human need, just like food and shelter. Regardless of age, staying connected with others plays a crucial role in our emotional and mental well-being.Ā Ā In a world thatās increasingly digital and fast-paced,...[Read More]
Building a retirement bucket list: turning dreams into reality
10 April
Retirement marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapterāone that offers the freedom to finally pursue long-held dreams, explore passions, and tick off those āone dayā goals.Ā Ā Creating a retirement bucket list is more than just a fun...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnāt need to stay. Ā People have become...[Read More]
The difference between bananas, stocks and bonds
10 April
In the world of investing, stocks and bonds often take centre stage. They represent two of the most common types of investments, each offering unique benefits and risks. As an investor, understanding stocks vs. bonds is key to building a diversified...[Read More]
Tariff storm blows economy and election off course
9 April
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH WORLD TRADE? * President Donald Trump announced a slew of tariffs on US trading partners, ostensibly to correct a decades-long trade deficit after complaining America had been taken advantage of * Global markets went into...[Read More]
Calls mount for RBA to intervene with jumbo rate cut
9 April
Odds are shortening for the Reserve Bank to cut rates by 50 basis points at its next meeting as global financial turmoil weighs heavily on Australians. Though most economists do not view an Australian recession as a realistic chance, the prospect of...[Read More]
Donāt be spooked by sliding super, funds warn members
9 April
Donald Trump is āburning down a house to cook a steakā as local and international equity markets go into freefall in response to the US presidentās trade tariffs. But superannuation funds are urging people to not panic if their balances...[Read More]
Trade opportunities beckon amid global tariff meltdown
9 April
Australia can capitalise on āenormous opportunitiesā in the wake of Donald Trumpās tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says as the US president escalates his trade feud with China. The government hopes to reassure investors and the...[Read More]
Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
9 April
The federal government has again rejected a Greens push to put property tax break reforms back on the agenda, if Labor ends up in minority government after the election. In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Greens leader Adam Bandt...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
9 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off ā which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race
9 April
Australiaās energy, healthcare and transport industries are among the most vulnerable to cyber attacks, tests by ethical hackers reveal, and artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous strikes against them. Internet security firm...[Read More]
Liberals ānot here to line gas giantsā pocketsā: Dutton
9 April
Peter Dutton has laid the ground for a showdown with gas giants over plans to set aside the energy resource for Australian firms and households. The coalition unveiled long-awaited modelling for its domestic gas reserve policy, forecasting a modest...[Read More]