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Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January

Capital city rent rises add to financial pain in 2024

Renters in Brisbane are paying, on average, more than $23 per week extra this Christmas than last year, slightly above the national average. New analysis from housing

Vernon to promote sport for all on Coast

A Paralympic bronze medallist and former AFL player will become the Sunshine Coast’s Sports Inclusion Officer under a national program. Sunshine Coast Council Strong

Satellite centres to lose ‘hospital’ identifier

Queensland’s network of “satellite hospitals” will be renamed to avoid confusion around the services they provide. Almost 3000 health professionals responded to a

Mobile wallet debit card update needed

Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working. Australian Banking

Lifelong singles need extra support as they age

Lifelong single people have lower life satisfaction and different personality traits compared to partnered people, prompting calls for improved support for those who

Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m

With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year

DVConnect to expand with $30m injection

More than $30 million will be invested in expanding Queensland’s DVConnect service, with a review into the delivery of 24/7 support for people experiencing domestic

Australians investing in Christmas cheer

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023. Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry

Remand numbers more than 40% of all prisoners

More than 18,000 prisoners are on remand, waiting for their time in court, representing more than 40 percent of Australia’s total prison population. The latest

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