Australia is in the middle of a full-scale tobacco war, and the casualties are not all who you might expect. The public conversation has focused, reasonably enough, on cheap counterfeit cigarettes, firebombed convenience stores, and crime syndicates running what amounts to a parallel economy beneath the noses of regulators. But somewhere in the wreckage of […]
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 […]
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It’s fair to say that it hasn’t been a great start to the year, with the RBA raising interest rates by 0.25% in March, the conflict in the Middle East causing petrol prices to surge to record highs and water prices increasing at the same time. This triple blow has put Australian households under a […]
In the bustling conversations surrounding climate change, small communities often shine as beacons of innovation and resilience. Across Australia, these local heroes are stepping up with inspiring initiatives that not only mitigate environmental impacts but also strengthen community ties. Let’s explore how these small communities are leading the charge against climate change and how you […]
The push to get workers back in the office is real. But so is the data showing most Australians aren’t ready to give up the flexibility they fought for. Five years after a global pandemic rewired how we work, Australia finds itself at an awkward crossroads. Boardrooms are demanding desk time. Employees are digging in. […]
It feels like every few months there’s a new set of numbers confirming what most of us already feel every time we swipe our cards. Living in Australia is getting more expensive, across the board, and the data backing that up is not exactly comforting. According to the ABS, living costs rose for every single […]
Good Friday, falling on 3 April 2026, is one of Australia’s most significant public holidays. It’s a day when many businesses, government services, and retailers close their doors, but not everything shuts down. From supermarkets and cafés to fast-food outlets and shopping centres, some places remain open — and in certain areas, you’ll even find […]
Look, I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m some enlightened tech-free guru who spends weekends meditating in the Dandenongs without my phone. I’m as guilty as anyone of doom-scrolling through Twitter at 2am, refreshing my email like I’m expecting a message from the Queen, and checking Instagram more times than I’d care to […]
Darrin Martorana is a baker from Miranda in Sydney’s south. Married with two young kids. He’d done everything right: researched the car he wanted, found a platform that promised fleet pricing, paid in full. Nearly $40,000 for a Hyundai Kona Hybrid. The day before he was supposed to pick it up, the dealership called. They […]
In the space of about three months, Melbourne’s western suburbs went through something that doesn’t happen very often: two major pieces of long-promised infrastructure actually opened. The Metro Tunnel launched its soft opening on 30 November 2025, with the full timetable kicking in from 1 February 2026. The West Gate Tunnel opened to traffic on […]
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