Business
Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work
22 January
Most Australian workers are honing artificial intelligence skills on their own time but more access, greater control and strict rules might be needed to boost its adoption in workplaces. Software firm Salesforce on Tuesday released the findings from...[Read More]
Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend
22 January
Australian workers are growing nervous about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on recruitment, leading many to throw their arms around an emerging employment trend: job-hugging. The growing movement, unlike job-hopping and...[Read More]
Is it just a case of the January blues or time to quit?
22 January
Going back to work after the summer holidays can feel brutal. Alarm clocks are reset, inboxes are brimming over and the freedom of long days, late nights and unstructured time evaporates overnight. For many Australians, the emotional crash is...[Read More]
Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers
22 January
A US tech giant will collaborate with Australian unions on rules for using, designing and deploying artificial intelligence technology. Microsoft Australia signed a framework agreement with the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) on Thursday...[Read More]
Geopolitics an earning gem for Aussie rare earths miner
21 January
A fraught geopolitical backdrop and hotly contested trade stoushes have ultimately been good news for a local rare earths miner, its outgoing boss says. “Frankly, geopolitics continue to be our friend,” Lynas Rare Earths chief executive Amanda...[Read More]
Progress over perfection: a new year perspective
15 January
2026 is here. The calendar has turned, the noise of the holidays is fading, and there’s a subtle but powerful shift in the air. A new year doesn’t magically change everything — but it does give us something valuable: a clean edge. A moment to...[Read More]
Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect
15 January
The signature election housing policy of the federal government is worsening affordability for first time homebuyers, even as it gets more people into home ownership. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese campaigned on widening eligibility to a five per...[Read More]
Australia unveils stockpile plan for critical minerals
14 January
Miners have welcomed the government’s $1.2 billion plan to buy critical minerals to shore up supplies for defence and clean energy technologies. Antimony, gallium and rare earth metals were unveiled by Resources Minister Madeleine King as the...[Read More]
No let-up in coffee prices as bean supplies stabilise
14 January
If you think you’re paying too much for a cup of coffee, there’s good news and bad. The positive is that the extraordinary spike in the cost of beans, which caused cafes and supermarkets to increase prices in the past two years, has...[Read More]
Building a business that works for you (not the other way around)
8 January
Many people dream of “owning a business,” yet unknowingly recreate the very job they were trying to escape. They swap a boss for customers, fixed hours for longer ones, and job security for constant pressure. True business ownership, in its...[Read More]
Happy new ‘calendar’ year: A smarter start from a tax and accounting perspective
8 January
The start of a new calendar year is more than just a fresh page in the diary — it’s an opportunity to reset, refocus and set yourself up for a smoother financial year ahead. From a tax and accounting point of view, January is the perfect time to...[Read More]
Cheaper child care to ease pressures on working parents
8 January
Hundreds of thousands of children will be guaranteed subsidised early childhood education, as a “catch-22” that stopped parents from accessing help is scrapped. The three-day guarantee, first announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in late...[Read More]
AI continues to disrupt your career prospects
7 January
Artificial intelligence technology is predicted to transform Australia’s employment market again, with a list of the most in-demand jobs in the nation packed with software requirements. The impact of the technology is forecast to be so great that...[Read More]
Financial security: four key strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 January
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Using your accountant or adviser as a mentor for your new business
1 January
Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As an entrepreneur, you need to navigate various systems and processes while minimising errors and maximising success. To gain a competitive edge and make informed decisions, establishing...[Read More]