Five steps you can integrate into your life to cultivate greater happiness
4 December
Each person’s journey to happiness is distinct, shaped by personal experiences, values, and desires. While certain factors that impact happiness might be beyond control, such as genetic predispositions or unpredictable life events, a considerable...[Read More]
The importance of life and income insurance
4 December
When we think about financial planning, we often focus on budgeting, investing, and saving for retirement. But what about protecting the very income that allows us to build those savings in the first place? Life and income protection insurance are...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – Australian home prices up solidly – expect some slowing in 2026
4 December
Key points Cotality data shows national average home prices rose strongly again in November, but with the pace of growth slowing slightly to 1%mom. Near record low vacancy rates is contributing to a pickup in annual rental growth to 5%yoy. The...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 28-11-2025
4 December
Global shares rose over the last week as the US share market rebounded on the back of increased confidence that the Fed will cut rates next month after Fed speakers turned more dovish amidst some softer US economic data. For the week US shares...[Read More]
Australian economy builds as investment roars back
4 December
Surging investment in data centres and housing has driven Australia’s economic growth rate to its fastest pace in two years. The nation’s gross domestic product grew by 2.1 per cent over the year to September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics...[Read More]
Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA’s mind
4 December
The Reserve Bank head says a wobble in the Chinese economy is top of the central bank’s mind, shortly after forecasters downgraded growth prospects for Australia’s largest trading partner. RBA governor Michele Bullock said a slowdown in China...[Read More]
Shoppers tap credit to fund record Black Friday sales
4 December
Australians are set for a record spend on the Black Friday weekend, but it appears they are banking on credit cards to cover the costs. Bargain shoppers are expected to drop $6.8 billion over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend, a four per cent...[Read More]
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
4 December
Surging home prices have wiped away the benefits of three interest rate cuts to new buyers, new data reveals. Across Australia, home values grew by one per cent in November with the median dwelling now worth $888,941, property analytics firm...[Read More]
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
4 December
Australia is falling further behind on its housing supply targets, as experts urge the states to slash restrictions on duplexes and low-rise apartments. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia on Tuesday called for Australia to allow...[Read More]
Uni debts slashed for more than one million Australians
4 December
Half of all Australians with a student debt have had their loans slashed by 20 per cent. The Australian Taxation Office will automatically apply the one-off reduction, with a further 1.5 million people to receive the cut by the end of next week. In...[Read More]
Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals
3 December
Australia needs to up the ante on cuts to emissions through a faster clean energy rollout and more electric cars to close the gap between forecast reductions and 2035 climate goals. Government projections suggest the nation is tracking towards a 42...[Read More]
‘Very positive news’: ray of light post inflation shock
3 December
Australia’s economy has been delivered a welcome bit of good news just a day after nightmare inflation figures raised the spectre of interest rate hikes. For more than a decade, stagnant business investment has contributed to Australia’s...[Read More]
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
3 December
Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when a world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect. Australia’s eSafety commissioner regrets some companies haven’t already put out...[Read More]
Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute
3 December
Agriculture officials heard about the federal government’s crackdown on land clearing at the eleventh hour, as the laws were fast-tracked to stop farmers felling trees in a “panic”. Nature law reforms were passed on the last parliamentary...[Read More]
Drought continues but farmers find ‘paydirt’ at last
3 December
Strong livestock markets and a steady national crop value is set to fill the pockets of Australian farmers, a top economic forecast shows. The value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry production in Australia is set to reach a record $106.4...[Read More]
