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Flexible work in demand as employees try to dodge rising fuel costs
More employees turning to flexible jobs to cushion the impact of rising gas prices
Why The Next 10 Years Will Change Australia Forever | Property Investors and Business Owners, Pay Attention.
Australia is heading into a decade that will reshape not just our economy, but the way we live, work, invest, and build wealth. Most people sense that “something is changing,” yet they struggle to…
Who will receive your super when you die? And the simple step many Australians forget
Most Australians assume their superannuation will simply pass to their family when they die. After all, that’s how most assets work. Your house, your investments, your bank accounts - they’re…
The affordable professional development every small business needs
The ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and strategically is no longer optional - it is a core leadership competency. The post The affordable professional development every small business…
CFMEU had 'hit list' of site workplace inspectors, inquiry hears
The commission of inquiry into Queensland's CFMEU branch has heard inspectors lost the freedom and ability to do jobs as they saw fit after Annastacia Palaszczuk came to power in 2015.
AI-driven platform incorporates metaphysics to take reading to a new level
The platforms offers AI-personalised action steps generated for every chapter, calibrated to each reader's specific goals, career stage, and challenges. The post AI-driven platform incorporates…
Five smart questions to optimise your business payments setup
Taking the time to ask a few questions can help ensure your payment setup continues to support your business. The post Five smart questions to optimise your business payments setup appeared first on…
Tokenisation Could Matter More to Real Estate Finance Than to Real Estate Listings
For many years, the real estate industry's talk about cryptocurrency was often centred on one glitzy concept: real estate trading on the blockchain. That was an attractive proposition for marketing…
Record failure rate: Cost pressures mount for coffee businesses
A franchise coffee chain executive said coffee prices may continue to rise due to current economic pressures. The post Record failure rate: Cost pressures mount for coffee businesses appeared first…
Here's what you need to know about today's Gina Rinehart court ruling
Today's blockbuster court ruling over mining tenements worth billions of dollars in WA's iron ore rich Pilbara is the culmination of a complicated legal battle spanning more than a decade that has…
Australian housing market update | April 2026
The national housing market recorded a 0.7% rise in March, taking the quarterly growth to 2.1%. While values continue to trend higher, the pace of appreciation is gradually losing steam compared to…
Leading with purpose: Ruth Van Eeklen on leadership and lifting up others
'One of the most important things is understanding the impact you can have on someone else’s development,' says the broker
Sydney property market forecast for 2026 and 2027 | Why the short-term softness is a long-term opportunity
Thinking of investing in Sydney property? You’re not alone—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. "Sydney's too expensive.""You’ve missed the boat.""Now’s not the time to invest." These are just a few of…
Rates, war jitters, and tax talk spook Sydney property buyers
Caution replaces FOMO as mid‑market Sydney buyers step back
Fuel shock hits household budgets but spending holds up
Fuel prices surge as household spending tilts to essentials
Uluu secures $2.1 million in federal funding to scale its seaweed-based plastic alternative
Perth startup Uluu has secured $2.1 million through the Industry Growth Program to supercharge its mission to replace plastic with seaweed. The post Uluu secures $2.1 million in federal funding to…
Broking industry tells banks: Mortgage fraud thrives when communication falters
It's time to 'cut the head off the snake' as scale of suspected fraud escalates
Revolut bets on Aussie SMEs as it pushes beyond travel cards
Revolut is expanding in Australia, targeting SMEs and gaps in local banking as it shifts from a travel card to a financial platform. The post Revolut bets on Aussie SMEs as it pushes beyond travel…
New home sales jump in March despite rate rises
Population growth and low unemployment continue to support housing demand
Rental affordability sinks to record low as supply stays tight
New report shows rents picking up again, with Sydney still the priciest capital
Mid-market boom looms in Brisbane as market reprices
Expert says first-home buyer demand below $1m is pushing price pressure into the $1.4m bracket
Bluestone targets non-standard borrowers with limited-time rate
Offer applies to eligible near-prime and specialist residential loans
Rents surge as vacancy rate hits just 1% nationwide
Tight rental markets intensify pressure on tenants and property investors
Confidence collapses but business conditions hold up – for now
Middle East shock hits sentiment while margins and orders come under strain
Risk-aware borrowers stick with lenders as upgrades surge
Refinancing shifts in favour of upgrades as borrowers chase certainty
Ducted Air Conditioning: Why It’s One of the Smartest Investments for Australian Property Owners
When Australian property investors think about adding value to a home, they typically focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and curb appeal. But there's one upgrade that consistently delivers strong returns…
The One Thing That Really Drives Property Prices (And It’s Not Interest Rates)
You can spend all day debating interest rates, immigration, building approvals, auction clearance rates and what the RBA might do next. But if you want to understand what really drives capital growth…
What the Auction Data Is Really Telling Us – And Why Migration Is Being Misread | | Property Insiders
There's a lot of noise in the property market right now, and most of it is coming from people who are either reading the data too quickly or using it to make a political point. The auction clearance…
As business confidence crumbles, brokers must dig deeper with clients
‘Clients will not forget who stood by them in uncertain times’
Business confidence smashed by Middle East conflict, data shows
Figures have reached levels only before-seen during Covid and the financial crisis. The post Business confidence smashed by Middle East conflict, data shows appeared first on Inside Small Business.
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