Navigating market volatility: smart tips for long-term investors
22 May
Ever considered that share market volatility could actually be a good thing? It might not feel that way when headlines scream about falling prices or when you see your portfolio dip. But volatility is a normal—and often necessary—part of...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 19/5/25
22 May
US sharemarkets had a strong week, up 5.3% (Australia rose 1.4%) thanks to the “Dealmaker in Chief” Trump and the de-escalation in the US/China trade hiatus. The US reduced tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% (for a period of 90 days), after...[Read More]
Borrowers rejoice as rates cut amid ‘uncertain’ times
22 May
A “dovish” Reserve Bank has cut interest rates to their lowest level in two years and raised hopes of more mortgage relief on the way for borrowers. Fears over what Donald Trump’s tariffs could do to the Australian economy dominated the RBA...[Read More]
Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis
21 May
Researchers hope talking to maps may help them find the answers needed to solve Australia’s housing crisis. In an effort to tackle a multi-front crisis, a cutting-edge government-backed housing analytics lab will open in Sydney on Monday. Studying...[Read More]
Fresh bid to solve causes behind eating disorders
21 May
Elise Griffin still remembers when she first began restricting her food intake and increasing her workouts, after an offhand comment from a family member about her stomach. She was just 12 and quickly became hyper-critical of her body. In the years...[Read More]
‘Sustainable’: push to keep low-paid from falling back
22 May
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants to ensure Australia’s lowest paid workers don’t go backwards, but stresses a real wage rise must not harm the economy. In its formal submission to the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of minimum and award...[Read More]
Trump’s tariff ‘rollercoaster’ raises recession risk
22 May
Australians are being assured the nation is well-placed to avoid a recession as the Reserve Bank expresses alarm over Donald Trump’s trade war “rollercoaster”. Forecasts released by the Reserve Bank of Australia have painted a bleak picture of...[Read More]
Full extent of Trump’s tariff slap on economy revealed
22 May
Australia’s economy will take an $8 billion dollar hit in 2025 as a result of Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Reserve Bank estimates in updated economic forecasts. Inflation is also expected to come in lower than it otherwise would have, the RBA’s...[Read More]
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist
22 May
Regulating the reckless use of artificial intelligence, speeding up approvals for renewable energy projects, and changing privacy and corporate tax laws will be targeted in a push to boost the Australian economy. The Productivity Commission named 15...[Read More]
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
22 May
Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without good cause, marking the end of no-grounds evictions, a reform designed to provide security for millions of renters. The reform came into effect on Monday, alongside two other key changes...[Read More]
Record gift gives hope to women with painful condition
21 May
Women’s health research in Australia has been given a record financial boost, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of a debilitating and historically ignored condition. UNSW Sydney will establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research...[Read More]
Banning common items may end ‘forever chemicals’ crisis
21 May
Banning certain types of microwavable popcorn, dental floss and menstrual products is the solution to stopping cancer-causing “forever chemicals” entering waterways, MPs have been told. Days after an investigation found 30,000 residents near...[Read More]
Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste
21 May
Strawberries come packaged with a hidden environmental toll in Australia: a lot of clear plastic that does not get recycled. But researchers from the University of Queensland have developed a different way to keep the fruit safe while ensuring...[Read More]
Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide
21 May
Young Australians are increasingly becoming locked out of home ownership as property values exceeding $1 million become the norm. More than a third of homes nationally are valued at $1 million or higher, research by property analytics firm CoreLogic...[Read More]
Be like Barbie: wear sensible shoes for your activity
21 May
Differing heights of Barbie dolls’ famed heels over the past six decades strongly correlate with each character’s employment, lifestyle and time period they were created. Inspired by the 2023 Barbie movie, researchers audited 2750 Barbies...[Read More]
