Smart homes to save energy costs in virtual power plant

Energy costs could be slashed by plugging in two million smart meters linked…


How smart speakers ‘could detect domestic violence’

Enlisting thousands of smart speakers in Australian homes to detect intimate…


Rationale behind RBA’s December rates call on show

Australia’s central bank left interest rates on hold at the final meeting of…


Australia not seeking to ‘hold back’ changing world

Australia is not trying to hold back a changing world, or isolate itself from…


Report urges government to lift JobSeeker payments

The federal government has been urged to lift welfare payments, with a new…


Mid-year budget review examines challenges for economy

KEY CHALLENGES FOR AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMY * Economic growth is expected to…


Principles guard truth in ‘eco-friendly’ product claims

Time’s up for businesses making dodgy or vague claims about being clean, green…


Why taking a break during the festive season is important

There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the…


Some handy tips to future-proof your family finances

If there’s anything people learned from the recessions and global crises of…


Preparing for retirement in today’s world

To prepare for retirement, there’s forced savings in the form of social…