Tax cuts don’t appear to be fuelling shopping sprees, with transaction data suggesting extra take-home pay is going towards staples and paying down debt. Footy finals were the only bright spot in an otherwise glum September for spending, with recreation recording the only rise in a discretionary category over the month. Commonwealth Bank’s spending indicator, […]
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Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but aren’t always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and personal growth. 1. Define Your Success Success means different things to different people. For some, it’s about […]
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The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has surged, making it increasingly difficult for young adults to afford their own place and support themselves […]
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Parts of Victoria and Queensland are leading the charge for new jobs being created, figures show. Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics labour data show Melbourne and southeast Queensland had the greatest increase in employment in the year to August. The statistical area of West Melbourne had the largest growth in the 12-month period at […]
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More businesses are struggling to pay outstanding invoices to suppliers though the proportion falling behind is still below pre-pandemic levels. Wednesday’s risk update from CreditorWatch suggests lacklustre consumer spending and elevated costs of doing business have firms paying late at the highest rate since March 2021. The rate of payments more than 60 days in […]
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Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to dominate the minds of business owners across industries. Understanding these challenges can help you be proactive in […]
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Apprenticeship numbers have plunged and there are growing fears Australia may not be training enough tradies to build much-needed homes. With demand for housing rising and a national construction target in danger of being missed, weak training rates are a pressing concern. Construction apprentice starts have steadily slowed over the past four years. There […]
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Consumers can see light at the end of the tunnel as fears of further interest rate hikes fade. As signs of improving consumer and business confidence emerged, minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s last meeting confirmed the case to lift interest rates again was not explicitly discussed. Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Gareth […]
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Find out about the new name, what’s changing and how it affects you. Soon, myGovID will be changing to myID. The app will have a new name and new look, but you’ll continue to use it in the same way. What you need to know There’s nothing you need to do to prepare for […]
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The owner of realestate.com.au says the previous month was its best September for listings in nine years, predicting the additional stock on the market should moderate house price growth. REA Group chief executive Owen Wilson told the property group’s annual general meeting that for the first quarter of 2024/25, national listings were up seven per […]
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