What insurance do events companies need?
27 March
Each event comes with unique risks, from corporate conferences to music festivals. Weather disruptions, venue mishaps, supplier failures, and unforeseen cancellations are just a few pitfalls that could derail even the most meticulously planned...[Read More]
Protecting your business reputation and the role of insurance
27 March
When Saphia Smereka discovered her yet-to-open restaurant Kiki on Byron, at NSWâs popular Byron Beach, had received a series of fake, one-star-negative reviews in the lead-up to its doors opening, she perhaps wished insurance could have...[Read More]
Contractors in line for rewards over gender pay wins
27 March
Large employers will have to make concrete progress on gender equality targets if they want to stay in the running for future government work. Under a planned policy change, businesses with more than 500 employees will need to choose three...[Read More]
Bargain, love hunters fleeced for millions of dollars
27 March
Western Australian scam victims have lost more than $20 million in the past year, with people looking for love online and high investment returns losing the most money. All told, 1398 people reported being scammed in 2023 to WA Consumer Protection,...[Read More]
Big city competition shows in population gains
27 March
Melburnians are growing in numbers with the Victorian city climbing to the top of the charts for the fastest growing population in the country. About 167,500 people moved to the city between 2022 and 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of...[Read More]
PM says minimum wage workers âshould not fall behindâ
27 March
Millions of workers covered by awards and minimum rates of pay will be hoping for a sizeable wage boost this year to help cover cost of living pressures that are only recently starting to ease. The annual wage review debate has kicked off this week...[Read More]
Gas-rich galaxies discovered by Australian astronomers
27 March
Dozens of new space galaxies have been discovered in an international effort led by Australian astronomers. A total of 49 gas-rich galaxies were uncovered in less than three hours by a MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. The research aimed to...[Read More]
Empowering Your Future: The Top 10 Reasons to Start Your Own Business
21 March
Starting your own business is a journey filled with challenges, opportunities, and personal growth. Itâs a path that many choose to embark upon for a myriad of reasons, each unique to the individualâs aspirations and circumstances.  Here are...[Read More]
10 Empowering Strategies for Boosting Self-Esteem, Mental Health, and Physical Fitness
21 March
Maintaining a positive outlook on life, nurturing mental health, and staying physically fit are key components of overall well-being.  Feeling good about yourself is a holistic process, encompassing mind, body, and spirit.  Here are the top...[Read More]
How is artificial intelligence is transforming business insurance
20 March
Across Australia, businesses of all shapes and sizes are turning to information communication technology to automate repetitive tasks, reduce overheads and increase sales and profits. Â So is the insurance sector. Eighty percent of local...[Read More]
How to prepare for unexpected risks: business survival guide
20 March
Most small business owners are born optimists. After all, why take the plunge unless youâre confident you can stay afloat? But positive thinking can only take you so far. To succeed in business and stay on course, you also need to think about what...[Read More]
Voters open-minded on investor tax break reform
20 March
Three in five Australian voters favour scaling back negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, new polling suggests. One in five want investment property tax breaks to stay the same, according to the polling by independent consultancy...[Read More]
Google under scrutiny in digital platform probe
20 March
Australiansâ access to internet search engines, search quality and the increasing use of generative AI will face further scrutiny from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is probing the provision of general...[Read More]
Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion
20 March
Australiaâs economy would receive a $100 billion boost if investment in research and development was increased to three per cent of GDP, the nationâs peak science body says. For more than a decade, Australian funding for research and development...[Read More]
Extra paid parental leave welcomed but unions want more
20 March
A jump in paid parental leave to 26 weeks will help address the gender pay gap and stop working parents from losing out when they have children, the peak union body has said as legislation cemented the move on Monday. The 20 weeks of paid leave...[Read More]