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Australia’s charitable nature trails other nations

While Australians will bequest more than $1 billion to charities this year, our rate of giving is less than many other wealthy nations. The latest Bequest Report from

Commuter data predicts more office time for workers

Australian workers are spending, on average, almost four days a week in the office, according to new travel data. Transurban’s latest Urban Mobility Trends report,

Cost of living rise above inflation for every household

For the first time in more than 13 years, the cost of living for every Australian household has risen faster than inflation. The June 2024 quarter figures from the

Employees with disability battle workplace exclusion

Many people with a disability are avoiding sharing information with employers as they face growing levels of exclusion in the workplace, according to a new report. The

RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35 percent

Interest rates remain unchanged after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at 4.35 percent following its board meeting today. The RBA statement after

Multiple benefits to e-bike commuting

E-bikes could replace many cars in the daily city commute with a tweak to current tax laws, according a national peak body. The National Automotive Leasing and Salary

Crypto wallets hit in billion-dollar world-wide scam

The crypto currency wallets of more than 2000 Australians have been compromised in a scam which has netted $4 billion globally in three years. The Australian Federal

Hybrid work may be stifling good ideas

Concerns that working away from an office can stifle innovation have been validated in new research. A team of economists from the University of Essex and University of

Aussie shout over as youth split from tradition

The great Aussie shout is under threat, with more young Australians splitting bills when they go out, in response to the cost-of-living crisis. New NAB Economic data

Households ease back on spending in June

Australian consumers returned to tightening their belts in June, with spending falling for the first time since March. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data

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