Kelly Fletcher Jones
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There comes a moment in every parent’s life where their kid starts asking for a phone. Maybe it’s because they’re walking to school on their own, or they want to message their grandmother, or they’ve just decided that not having a phone is, like, the worst thing that has ever happened to anyone ever. The […]
As of June 1, free public transport in Victoria is done. Two months of riding trains, trams and buses without touching your myki balance — and now that window has closed. But before you start dreading your commute costs, it’s worth actually looking at the numbers. Because what’s replaced it is still pretty good. From […]
Over the past few years, the way Australians work has changed dramatically. What began as a temporary response to lockdowns and public health measures quickly evolved into a long-term shift in workplace culture. For many employees, working from home is no longer viewed as a short-term arrangement, it has become an expectation. As businesses continue […]
For years, the $20,000 instant asset write-off operated on something close to an annual reprieve. It would be extended, usually in the Budget, usually welcomed by small business groups, and then everyone would wait to see whether it would happen again the following year. That cycle is now over. Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed in the […]
Ballarat has changed dramatically over the past decade. Once known primarily for its rich gold rush history and heritage streetscapes, the regional Victorian city is now experiencing steady residential growth, commercial development, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. New housing estates continue expanding across suburbs like Lucas, Alfredton, and Delacombe, while older properties throughout central Ballarat are […]
Most parents don’t sign their kids up for swimming lessons, Saturday soccer, or guitar because they’ve done a careful cost-benefit analysis. They do it because their kid asked, or because their friend’s kid is doing it, or because they want to give them opportunities they didn’t have growing up. That impulse is completely understandable. It’s […]
There is a version of the side hustle story that gets told as pure aspiration. You follow your passion. You monetise your hobby. You build something on your terms. And somewhere between the podcast launch and the Etsy store, financial freedom arrives. The reality, for most Australians doing it right now, is a bit more […]
There’s a particular kind of sticker shock that hits you in a restaurant now. You’ve sat down, you’ve ordered a round of drinks, maybe a starter to share, and before the main course arrives you’re already doing quiet maths in your head. You glance at the bottom of the menu and spot the small print: […]