Rick Pearson | The Legend has Retired!
20 October
We are inviting you to join us at the office 58 Murray Street Angaston SA 5353 on Wednesday 20th December 2023 From 10.30 am Enjoy a farewell drink and a Sausage and say farewell to Rick Pearson Retiring after 24 years of...[Read More]
Exploring Australia on a budget: family-friendly destinations and ideas
12 September
Australia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and diverse landscapes, offering an endless array of family-friendly travel destinations. While the Land Down Under is known for its expansive wilderness and coastal charm,...[Read More]
Growing your own vegetables: a simple path to saving money and eating healthy
12 September
In recent years, the growing trend of cultivating your own vegetables has become increasingly popular. Whether it’s a backyard plot, a community garden, or even a small balcony container setup, growing your own food not only helps reduce grocery...[Read More]
What insurance do you need when growing your business?
11 September
More than half (53.3%) of all Australian small businesses expect to grow in 2024, according to research released by accounting body CPA Australia. This is great news for the many dynamic entrepreneurs running these exciting ventures. As your...[Read More]
Insurance essentials for franchisees
11 September
Franchising is a popular business model and is often a way for people to start out running their own business because it provides so much support and guidance. There are also franchise models in virtually every industry, from the popular fast food...[Read More]
Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI
11 September
Australian business leaders should not ban the use of AI, but need to introduce it carefully and monitor for cases of bias, copyright violations, and ethical issues, an association warns. The Governance Institute of Australia issued the warning on...[Read More]
Treasurer digs critical minerals, ships plan to Senate
11 September
A plan to manufacture more things in Australia using clean energy and local resources has cleared an early hurdle but major obstacles remain. The Albanese government’s proposed $22 billion investment in clean industry has passed the House of...[Read More]
Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility
11 September
The share of women working part-time is shrinking as more opt for remote and flexible full-time gigs made mainstream in the pandemic. The forced working-from-home experiment brought about by COVID-19 lockdowns normalised remote, hybrid, tailored...[Read More]
Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis
11 September
Australians will suffer a lower standard of living if the government goes ahead with its proposed cap on international student numbers, the nation’s universities have warned. In a broadside against both sides of politics, Universities Australia...[Read More]
Power to the ‘energy underclass’ as Australia retools
11 September
Every household should be able to upgrade their home and reap the power bill savings for years to come, regardless of their economic status, a forum has been told. “This is about Australians taking back control of our power and our power bills,...[Read More]
Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets
11 September
Every Australian state is lagging behind nationally-agreed housing targets as the federal government is accused of dragging its heels on addressing the national crisis. The nation is likely to fall well short of an objective of constructing 1.2...[Read More]
Puppy love for pollies aims to lick standards dilemma
11 September
Parliament has gone to the dogs. A pack of seeing eye dogs took to Australia’s political capital on Monday as part of Vision Australia’s call to create a national standard for assistance animals. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese received a kiss...[Read More]
From ABCs to ChatGPT: AI urged to be part of curriculum
11 September
Students could greatly benefit from using AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom, but the technology still poses “high-stakes risks”, a report has found. A parliamentary inquiry into the use of generative AI in the nation’s education system...[Read More]
Ten Cybersecurity Strategies for Small Businesses in the Digital Age
5 September
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures. Safeguarding a small business in today’s digital landscape demands a robust strategy and the seamless integration of...[Read More]
Living a Life Without Regrets: Wisdom from Nine Decades
5 September
Over nine decades, valuable lessons that offer guidance for living a life with minimal regrets have been learned. These insights emphasise embracing life’s imperfections, staying true to oneself, and finding joy in everyday moments. One core...[Read More]
Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends
4 September
Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]