Fuel costs to creep up as states back excise return
24 June
Drivers will pay $10 more to fill a 65-litre tank of fuel when tax relief designed to combat surging fuel prices begins to wind back.
The move comes after a volley of dire warnings grocery and transport costs would spike and holiday-makers would...[Read More]
Take the break: creating memories with your loved ones
14 May
In today’s fast-paced world, the significance of taking leave and investing quality time with loved ones cannot be overstated.
Our professional lives often consume vast portions of our waking hours, leaving limited opportunities to nurture...[Read More]
Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax
14 May
Australia’s electric car drivers may escape a road-user charge for another year but will pay more tax under measures revealed in the federal budget.
The changes are part of several reforms to support low-emission vehicles in the budget, including...[Read More]
Caveat empty: car buyers beware fuel and range promises
30 April
Drivers have been warned to be “deeply sceptical” of automakers’ claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.
Many electric vehicles are also stopping short of their promised...[Read More]
You’re probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving
16 April
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius.
To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way...[Read More]
Find out where Australia’s fuel shortage is most acute
25 March
A rush for petrol and diesel driven by the ongoing Iran war has caused across-the-board price spikes and shortages in some areas.
WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR?
* Israeli and American attacks on Iran have escalated into full-blown war, prompting Tehran...[Read More]
A guide to budget-friendly Australian travel with kids in tow
5 March
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]
Kids on e-bikes and e-scooters a ‘recipe for chaos’
21 January
Children whizzing to class on e-bikes and e-scooters have worried drivers calling for them to be banned for the school commute.
Nearly 40 per cent of drivers want the electric-powered devices banned from school zones altogether, a survey by insurer...[Read More]
“They won’t remember the toys… but they’ll never forget the trip”
15 January
Why Smart Parents Choose Experiences Over Things — and How It Shapes Their Kids for Life. There’s a quiet truth every seasoned parent eventually learns: the things you buy for your kids won’t last — but the moments you create with them...[Read More]
Unwanted gift: Christmas caution over e-bike insurance
24 December
Owners of modified or illegal e-bikes could be putting their insurance coverage at risk, leaving them exposed in the event of a house fire or accident.
The warning comes ahead of Christmas as insurers urge prospective e-bike and e-scooter buyers to...[Read More]
Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas
24 December
When wildlife rescuer Ina Egermann finds a koala hit by a car, the first thing she does is apologise.
“I say, ‘I’m so sorry that we humans have done this to you’,” the Friends of the Koala charity volunteer told AAP.
Then she gently holds...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive.
We never take that trust for...[Read More]
10 tips to secure your home before going on a holiday
20 November
Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away.
Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving.
Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]
18 Summers: Making the most of the time before they’re grown
30 October
It’s easy to forget how quickly childhood flies by. Between school drop-offs, sports practice, homework, and the endless juggle of work and life, those early years seem to stretch ahead endlessly — until suddenly, they don’t.
Before we know...[Read More]
Construction code delays risk pulling the plug on EVs
29 October
Electric vehicle adoption is at risk of stalling in Australia after delays to construction rules that would have made it easier to charge them at home.
The Electric Vehicle Council issued the warning after federal, state and territory ministers met...[Read More]
