Protecting your legacy: 10 reasons your family farm needs an insurance broker or adviser

20 March

Running a family farm, especially one passed down through generations, is more than just a business—it’s your family’s heritage, legacy, and livelihood.  Protecting this invaluable asset requires expertise beyond basic insurance...[Read More]

Jobs market to hold strong in face of tariff threat

19 March

As US tariffs on steel and aluminium threaten to put thousands of Australians out of work, they can at least be encouraged that jobs remain plentiful in a historically strong labour market. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.1 per...[Read More]

Financial security: four essential steps to protect your future

13 March

Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly.  Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]

Selling your business: key considerations & tips for success

13 March

Selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning, strategic timing, and expert guidance.  To maximise the value of your business and ensure a smooth transition, consider these essential factors and seek professional...[Read More]

Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future

12 March

Australians are losing hope as economic burdens weigh on their minds, but the prime minister insists help is on the horizon. One in three Australians has reported financial stress and a similar proportion believe their lives have worsened over the...[Read More]

Election push for childcare as rural kids ‘held back’

12 March

One rural family faces a five-year waiting list for childcare, while another has a 130km drive to the closest centre and many others rely on grandparents for help. Mothers in rural Australia report quitting their jobs at schools and hospitals due to...[Read More]

Butchers, bakers and makers better off in the bush

5 March

Butchers, bakers and smallgoods makers are better off living in the country, with research showing workers across nearly 100 occupations can get more bang for their buck in the bush. City-based teachers, mechanics, general practitioners, chief...[Read More]

Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban

5 March

A coalition proposal to ban public servants working from home would be a greater disadvantage to women, a federal minister says. Federal public servants would be required to work five days per week in the office, should the coalition win the next...[Read More]

‘No child left behind’: billions for state schools

5 March

As a mother of two young children attending a public school, Gemma Quinn hopes they will benefit from billions of dollars being invested into their future over the next decade. The Federation of Parents and Citizens Association of NSW chief...[Read More]

Families and business owners embracing Australia’s open roads

27 February

In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road.  With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]

‘Can’t work in the dark’: ASIC calls out private market

26 February

The financial regulator has put investors in the burgeoning private credit and equity markets on notice over a lack of transparency, arguing it can’t do its job in the dark. Releasing a discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private...[Read More]

International Women’s Day plants message for future

26 February

International Women’s Day organisers hope this year’s theme – March Forward – will turn promises into progress, providing a fresh call to action to achieve gender equality for all women and girls. This year marks three decades since the the...[Read More]

Uni VC salaries don’t meet the pub test: coalition

26 February

The salaries of university vice-chancellors should be capped to better reflect community expectations, a coalition frontbencher says, while urging tertiary institutions to prioritise domestic students. Opposition education spokeswoman Sarah...[Read More]

The importance of expert advice when buying or selling a business

20 February

Buying or selling a business is a complex process that involves more than just agreeing on a price.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to expand your portfolio or a business owner preparing to sell, seeking professional advice can make the...[Read More]

Phone ban, vape laws ‘helping students focus’

19 February

A ban on phones in public schools appears to be paying early dividends, with students increasingly focused and learning more, the education minister says. Jason Clare – who spearheaded the ban at the beginning of 2024 – pointed to a NSW survey...[Read More]