Author Archives: feedsy
Caravan lifestyle in Australia
11 April
A rising number of Australians are searching for alternative life experiences that provide them with a sense of independence from city life and a connection to nature. Â Caravan living can be for you if youâre looking for new experiences or wish...[Read More]
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
10 April
Foreign buyers could be slugged with higher taxes for buying existing NSW homes as the government looks for ways to address the housing crisis. NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the state was grappling with a problem of overseas investors leaving...[Read More]
Six-hour exercise window linked to better health
10 April
Thereâs mounting evidence exercising for short bouts during the evening is linked to better health. A University of Sydney study has found obese people who exercise between 6pm and midnight have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease...[Read More]
Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM
10 April
Supermarkets could be slapped with millions in fines under a mandatory code of conduct in a move the prime minister believes will reduce prices at the checkout. An interim review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code, which governs how supermarkets...[Read More]
Add skills to adapt to ânew eraâ in climate disclosure
10 April
Australian enterprises face a new era of disclosure that will require bean counters to balance the books on environmental and social costs, experts warn. In response, RMIT Online has partnered with Deloitte to help organisations get ready to report...[Read More]
Welfare payments not covering basic essentials
10 April
Australians on welfare are struggling to survive one of the toughest cost of living crises in decades as payments fail to cover necessities, a new report shows. Research by Anglicare Australia shows households with the lowest incomes are bearing the...[Read More]
Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000
10 April
Australians wonât need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. âYou just need solar panels and a battery,â SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[Read More]
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
10 April
Petrol and diesel vehicles should be banned from sale by 2035 and households encouraged to get rid of one of their family cars, according to a new report which found Australia had the potential to halve its transport emissions by 2030. The Climate...[Read More]
Tips on how to travel on a budget
4 April
When wanderlust beckons, itâs easy to dream of jet-setting to exotic locations. However, those dreams could be held back by budgetary constraints. Â The good news? Budget travel â because going on a holiday out of town doesnât have to break...[Read More]
What is ethical investing and how to do it
4 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]