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5 things to consider before boarding your pet dog or cat

By Melissa Starling Around this time of year, pet owners across the country are scrambling to finalise holiday care arrangements. Some lucky animals go to the home of a

How much do you (really) need to save for retirement?

By Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? It’s a big question, and you’ll often hear dire warnings you don’t

Rates on hold. What the RBA Board said

Statement from the Reserve Bank Board At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 percent and the interest rate paid on

What the fall of Damascus means for Syria and the world

By Ali Mamouri The swift and unexpected fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, to Sunni opposition forces marks a pivotal moment in the modern history of the Middle

Removing stress from your working life

By Shane Rodgers I am always astounded at the willingness of people to let others impose stress on them. The one thing nobody else can control is the way we feel inside

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green

Warmer, wetter summer for most Australians

By Andrew King After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store. The Bureau of Meteorology’s

Bill frenzy to clear decks before Christmas

By Michelle Grattan In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final Federal parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia

Trade mark stoush highlights brand risks

By McCullough Robertson Lawyers A recent trade mark case in the Full Federal Court has highlighted the need for businesses to exercise caution when using descriptive

Australian children deserve better than social media ban

By Lorraine Finlay and Anne Hollonds Parents and carers are used to constantly weighing up risk while striving to keep their children safe. It’s a delicate balance

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