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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
COSBOA announces the resignation of CEO, Alexi Boyd
Alexi Boyd, who had taken leave following the passing of the new industrial relations reforms handed down in Parliament in the last week of the...
Building approvals slide further in November as housing values plummet
The Australian Bureau of Statistics on Monday (9 January) released the November figures that showed dwelling approvals have fallen sharply (9 per...
Disaster recovery grants now available for the Kimberley region
The shires of Derby-West Kimberley, Broome, Wyndham-East Kimberley, and Halls Creek are eligible for assistance measures through the jointly...
ASIC’s FAR to show whether advisers can provide tax advice
From 1 January 2022, Financial advisers who provide, or intend to provide, tax (financial) advice services to retail clients must meet the new...
55,000 Victorian workers registered for Sick Pay Guarantee
The program, the first of its kind in Australia, aims to give casual and contract workers up to 38 hours of sick and carers’ pay annually, paid...
Australians won’t feel rich until they earn $330,000 per year: Survey
With the average Australian salary now standing at around $52,000, the research revealed that Aussies would need to earn more than six times that...
NAB to support flood-impacted customers in WA
The NAB said if customers are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the flooding, it encourages them to contact the bank to discuss a...
Changes to federal laws are set to make it easier for employees to request flexible work
However, that was not the case with Neha Dahiya's workplace. Instead, employees at the accountancy and financial services firm she works for have...
ASIC issues infringement notices to energy company for greenwashing
In March last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it would be cracking down on ‘greenwashing’ by closely scrutinising...
CBA Emergency Assistance for flood-affected areas in the Kimberley region
CBA understands each customer will have different needs and encourages those affected to discuss their individual circumstances by either...




















