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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.
Sydney Uni revamps accounting program to include AI
Commencing in February next year, the new master of professional accounting and business performance would equip students with the skills and...
The cost of wise counsel
The leader of the Quality of Advice Review, Michelle Levy, says customers want good advice, not documents and processes. It’s a mantra she...
Christmas splurge expected to be last hoorah as consumers close their wallets
Deloitte Access Economics partner and principal report author, David Rumbens, said despite increases in the cost of living, retail remained...
Insurance bill from extreme weather tops $12.3bn
Every eastern state has been significantly impacted by flooding over the last three years, while South Australia and Western Australia have been...
New study on tax offset music to the ears of entertainment industry
The analysis by BIS Oxford Economics also revealed the offset could help create 7,400 direct and indirect jobs across the entertainment,...
Interstate tradies get green light to help in flood clean-up after red tape cut
This will include licensed interstate workers including plumbers, gasfitters, architects, surveyors, driving instructors, and bus...
2-week leniency to get director ID
However, many of those who have not yet signed on have criticised the online portal and the phone line that were overrun with more than 78,000...
Summer blues for small businesses on the horizon
A new survey from Xero, found 55.3 per cent of small businesses are feeling the pressure of inflation and cost-cutting from their customers that...
COSBOA CEO in the firing line from opposition
And on Wednesday (30 November), the COSBOA board took the unusual step of making a statement acknowledging the receipt of Sussan Ley’s...
Shoes on the front foot for consumers during Black Friday sales
The results found that spend was up 20 per cent compared with the week prior, with shoe stores attracting the most buyers, up 146 per cent....
