Australians are spending $1565 more on groceries annually, with a third of the population flagging the rising cost of produce as their biggest financial burden, according to new data. A new survey by Compare the Market has found grocery bills are the primary financial concern for 32 per cent of the population, beating mortgage, rent … [Read more…]
When pet owner and single mother Jo Marshall moved from Queensland to NSW in 2020, she brought her nine-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback, Rose, with her. Rose has been registered with her NSW local council since then, but last month Marshall received an unexpected fine in the mail demanding she cough up hundreds of dollars or lose … [Read more…]
Two world-famous hiking trails which attract thousands of visitors every year have been slapped with a shocking price increase, as the government battles rising maintenance costs. The Tasmania Park and Wildlife Service announced that fees for hikers hoping to trek the popular Overland Track and Three Capes Walk would increase between $85-100 from July 1. … [Read more…]
The federal government has confirmed it will divvy up its $2 billion social housing booster payment to Australia’s states and territories on a per capita basis. NSW will receive the lion’s share of $610 million, Victoria will get $496m, Queensland $398m and Western Australia $209m. South Australians will see $135m of the money, while Tasmania, … [Read more…]
Mr Smith said: “The tax benefits are greatest for those who receive tax relief at the higher or additional rates of 40pc and 45pc. This can be hugely beneficial. Even as a basic-rate taxpayer, you are only paying 20pc income tax in retirement.” Further to this, don’t forget that in most cases, you can take … [Read more…]
NSW will receive the lion’s share of $610 million, Victoria will get $496m, Queensland $398m and Western Australia $209m. South Australians will see $135m of the money, while Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the ACT will take minimum slices of $50m. The funds will be allocated over the next fortnight. Thousands of new homes will … [Read more…]
The federal government has confirmed it will divvy up its $2 billion social housing booster payment to Australia’s states and territories on a per capita basis. NSW will receive the lion’s share of $610 million, Victoria will get $496m, Queensland $398m and Western Australia $209m. South Australians will see $135m of the money, while Tasmania, … [Read more…]
Pension saving As a parent, you can set up a junior pension for your child and contribute up to £2,880 a year (for the current tax year). You can set this up for any child under 18. This personal pension, such as a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is topped up by £720 by the Government … [Read more…]
Travis Perkins sank after it warned a slowdown in the housing market is hitting profits. In an unscheduled trading update, the FTSE 250 building supplies firm said the ‘resilient performance’ it delivered in the first three months of the year has taken a turn since April as rising interest rates started to bite. It highlighted … [Read more…]
I know they say you can’t take it with you, but it sure is nice to have it while you’re here on this earth. I’m of course talking about money. People steal for it. People fight for it. People die for it. Which of course is pretty senseless, since I’ve never seen a hearse pulling … [Read more…]