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Property vs shares
25 November 2025

Property vs Shares: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing

So, you’re new to investing and torn between property vs shares? Don’t worry – you’re not alone! In Australia, property investing (like buying a...
Wage growth
25 November 2025

Wages Growth Slows as Inflation Bites

Australia’s wage growth has eased, rising 3.4% over the year to September 2025, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The...
Trade business
18 November 2025

Setting Up a Trade Business: Financial Tips Before You Go Solo

Starting a trade business is a bit like tackling a big reno job – exciting, a little daunting, and totally doable with the right...
Black friday
18 November 2025

Black Friday: Shop Smart, Save Big, and Avoid Scams

Black Friday – once a post-Thanksgiving sale in the US – has rapidly become an Aussie retail phenomenon. In recent years, Black Friday has...
Westpac Branches
18 November 2025

Westpac Pauses Regional Branch Closures Until 2030

Major bank Westpac Banking Corporation has announced it will halt further branch closures in regional Australia for at least the next three years, extending...
11 November 2025

Economic Snapshot – October 2025 Update

This article was prepared by Michael Furey, Principal of Delta Research & Advisory, on behalf of HPartners Group. OCTOBER 2025 IN SUMMARY Global sharemarkets...
Solar Sharer
11 November 2025

Solar Sharer: Free Power Coming to Millions of Aussie Homes

From July 2026, households in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia will be able to access at least three free hours of...
Consolidating super
11 November 2025

Consolidating Super Accounts: Growing Your Retirement Fund

If you’ve had a few jobs over the years, chances are you’ve got more than one super account – possibly without even realising it....
Reduce living expenses
4 November 2025

How to Reduce Living Expenses in Australia: Practical Tips

Staying on top of your budget is more important than ever as the cost of living continues to rise. Many Australians are feeling the...