BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand
7 December
Australia’s second biggest electric car brand will open another 30 retail stores and more service centres in the nation as part of a push to overtake leading vehicle makers. Executives from BYD and its Australian partner EV Direct made the...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?
7 December
Key points – At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a tightening bias with still relatively hawkish commentary. – Our concern remains that the RBA has tightened more than necessary with a high risk of recession next...[Read More]
Common Investment Pitfalls to Avoid
7 December
Investing, a realm filled with potential opportunities and pitfalls, demands careful consideration to navigate successfully. Each misstep along the way can serve as a valuable lesson, contributing to a more refined and robust investment strategy....[Read More]
Preparing to go caravaning in Australia and the advantages of working remotely.
7 December
Preparing for a caravanning trip in Australia is an exciting venture, especially for those embracing the freedom of remote work. Australia’s diverse landscapes, from its sun-kissed beaches to the rugged outback, provide a spectacular backdrop for...[Read More]
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses
7 December
Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small business tax planning strategy, you can increase profits...[Read More]
Time management – the meaning, importance & benefits
7 December
It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in...[Read More]
5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas
7 December
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]
RBA gift wraps end-of-year rate relief for borrowers
6 December
Australian mortgage holders have been gifted an early Christmas present as the Reserve Bank chooses to leave interest rates untouched. The board has decided to leave the cash rate at 4.35 per cent at the December meeting in a move most forecasters...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 1/12
6 December
Most major share markets were further boosted over the last week by more good news on inflation reinforcing confidence that global interest rates have peaked. For the week US shares rose 0.8% and Eurozone shares rose 1.2%, but Japanese shares fell...[Read More]
Superannuation access for retirees goes under spotlight
6 December
Australians are being asked to have their say on the superannuation and retirement income system, as the federal government considers ways to reform the compulsory savings regime. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released a discussion paper and is seeking...[Read More]
Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
6 December
Australians living in older homes have the potential to halve their energy bills with fairly modest renovations, a study has revealed. The Climate-Ready Homes report, released by Monash University on Wednesday, found households could save as much as...[Read More]
Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects
6 December
Australian taxpayer dollars will no longer fund international fossil fuel projects, after the government signed on to a global shift towards renewable energy. The government signed on to the Glasgow Statement at the United Nations climate change...[Read More]
Economy weakens as households stretched thin
6 December
Australia’s economy hit a wall in the September quarter, recording weaker-than-expected quarterly growth and sinking deeper into a per capita recession. The 0.2 per cent lift in economic output in the three months to September marked a slowdown...[Read More]
Infrastructure advisory body gets facelift after cuts
6 December
The peak independent body that advises on the nation’s largest infrastructure projects will be revamped. Reforms for Infrastructure Australia that passed the Senate on Tuesday mean the organisation will get the power to inquire into nationally...[Read More]
Australia’s economy expands 0.2pct in September quarter
6 December
Australia’s quarterly growth has slowed to 0.2 per cent in September from 0.4 per cent in the three months to June. A stronger 0.5 per cent quarterly expansion was pencilled in by economists ahead of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’...[Read More]