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NEWSJobs with fastest-growing salaries revealed

Australians looking for a quick pay rise should think about these roles after salaries jumped more than 25 per cent in the past year.

Brendan Kearns

Tobacconists in NSW and Victoria will require a licence from July 1. Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsAll changes coming for Aussies next month

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from July 1.

Nathan Schmidt

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NEWSPremiumWhere man found $2.1m Lotto ticket

One lucky Victorian who found a multimillion-dollar Lotto ticket six months after the draw has explained why he didn’t check it at the time.

Brendan Kearns

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NEWSInsane amount Aussies could pay for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Blair Jackson

Families might also qualify for a concession card under other Centrelink benefits including Family Tax Benefit payments and some parenting payments. In some cases, these income test cut-off limits could be higher.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumPatchy income or retired early? You need this benefits card

It’s a concession card available to thousands of eligible Australians — but they’re missing out on the benefits simply because they’re not aware it exists. Are you eligible?

Nick Bruining

Even when we cherry-pick a particularly challenging period — starting from the Global Financial Crisis in mid-2007 through to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 — shares still outperformed cash.

Your MoneyCommentsIs cash a risky business in the long term?

When markets become volatile, many investors view cash as a safe haven. But is it truly safe in the long run? Here’s what history tells us . . .

Jovan Cvetkoski

If you want the real ‘litmus test’ of whether the tax is right or not, you only have to know what the man often referred to as the godfather of superannuation, Paul Keating, says about it.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumDon’t think the $3m super tax will affect you? Think again

If you want the real ‘litmus test’ of whether the tax is right or not, you only have to know what the man often referred to as the godfather of superannuation, Paul Keating, says about it.

Wayne Leggett

While at this stage the legislation dealing with the changes is expected to remain unchanged, the planned July 1 implementation date has been pushed back to November 1.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumMore time to get folks into care and avoid up to $250k hit

Controversial changes to Australia’s aged-care system have been put on hold at the last minute. It now provides families with an opportunity to take advantage of the currently more favourable rules.

Nick Bruining

Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumA quick-fire guide to how your super savings are taxed

Q+A: Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Nick Bruining

Trade Minister Don Farrell said he had a “friendly” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when the pair met in Paris last week. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsInside key meeting to remove Trump tariffs

Australia’s Trade Minister said he had a “friendly” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when the pair met in Paris last week.

Jessica Wang

Australians are not using the first home super saver scheme. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Superannuation‘No Boomers’ super app tackles housing crisis

A ‘No Boomers allowed’ superannuation product is taking aim at the housing market, trying to get more Aussies into the market through a little used scheme.

Cameron Micallef

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BusinessReason Aussies are working multiple jobs

A trend that started after the Covid pandemic is continuing, with a huge number of Australians taking on multiple roles to deal with the cost of living.

Cameron Micallef

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MarketsASX slips after Trump/Musk stoush

Australia’s sharemarket dropped during Friday trading, as cautious investors await the release of US economic data and Trump and Musk have a public spat.

Cameron Micallef

The $28m AI program is spread over four years to 2028-29. NewsWire / Dean Martin

InnovationState’s $28m AI plan revealed

Company workers aren’t the only ones facing an AI tidal wave, with one state announcing a new $28m drive to embed the tech revolution into its public sector.

Duncan Evans

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NEWSPowerball jackpots to insane amount

Powerball’s division one prize has soared to a mind-boggling amount after no one was able to lay claim to the winning ticket in Thursday’s draw.

Hannah Wilcox and Karen Grace Prince

An upside-down modem. The NBN says simple adjustments to a home’s set-up can impact speeds. Supplied

EXCLUSIVEWhen Aussies will get faster internet

The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.

Duncan Evans

Australia Post workers will soon carry citronella spray to protect themselves against dangerous dogs. Supplied

NewsPosties to carry protection spray

Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.

Emma Kirk

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UPDATEDPowerball jackpots to $100m

Powerball has escalated to a whopping $100m after no winning entries claimed Thursday’s division one prize jackpot of $70m.

Emma Kirk

Owning a house continues to be the largest differentiator between the rich and the least wealthy 50 per cent of the population. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

Personal Finance‘Scandalous’: Uber wealthy Aussies get richer

The children of Australia’s ultra-rich are set to inherit their fortunes as the wealth of the country’s richest people outpaces economic growth.

Blair Jackson

Treasurer Stephen Mullighan (left) delivered the 2025-26 South Australian budget on Thursday. NewsWire / Dean Martin

CrimeWhat it costs to save Aussie steel industry

A booming mining and defence state has delivered a surplus budget just nine months before voters head back to the polls, spending big on a key steel plant.

Duncan Evans

Australian spending remains subdue despite back-to-back long weekends. NewsWire / John Appleyard

FINANCE‘Underwhelming’: Aussies cautious spenders

Australians remain cautious with their money, with only a slight bump in spending in April despite two long weekends in a row.

Cameron Micallef

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BusinessHuge change coming to major pet retailer

The country’s third largest pet retailer will implement sweeping changes in its stores across the country and is urging other businesses to follow suit.

Alexandra Feiam

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BREAKINGToys R Us collapses for second time

The iconic ASX-listed business has announced to the market it has gone bust in Australia for a second time.

Cameron Micallef

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FINANCEBig mistake Aussies make with tax return

Australian taxpayers are tipped to cost themselves hundreds of dollars by making this one simple mistake at tax time.

Cameron Micallef