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Scott Morrison is set to reveal his government's Budget tonight and while much of it is a mystery, here's what we know will probably be in it.

The 'sandwich generation' of Baby Boomers are emptying pockets to keep their children and parents financially afloat, new research has found.

Apps that help you track your spending are nothing new, but what about an app that's smart enough to do it for you – and tell you what you're doing wrong? Micro-investment app Acorns has developed...

The Territory Government plans to implement a regulatory model to accommodate ridesharing services such as Uber, later this year, while sustaining the jobs for the Commercial Passenger Vehicle industry.

A new report highlights the importance of considering human rights in financial investment decisions, as investors are becoming more focused on responsible investing.

Qantas has just unveiled its inaugural non-stop flight from Perth to London, which will take off on the 24th of March 2018.

Asset Owners Disclosure Project’s (AODP) annual Global Climate 500 Asset Owners ranked the best and the worst super funds when it comes to climate change risk management, and AODP Chairman John Hewson believes Australia is heading towards an ‘Australian train wreck’…

Commodities prices have taken a hit, as concerns that China's economic growth is slowing continue to affect the global market. One of the key global commodities, oil, fell by 7% last week. This drop in oil...

Housing affordability has deteriorated across the past year to the end of March, according to analysts from Moody’s and Anglicare Australia. Based on the results of the recent report RMBS - Australia: Housing Affordability Worsening Amid...

The average Australian household expenditure is on the rise from increased inflation this quarter, due mostly to price hikes in fuel and healthcare.

The Federal Government and local resource companies have come to the aid of those affected by Category-Four Cyclone Debbie, by donating money and making grants available to people who need help getting back on their feet. The Queensland government anticipates a large hit to the annual state budget.

ASIC has encouraged Australians to use their website in order to find out whether a portion of $1.1 billion in unclaimed money is theirs.   Australians could be missing out on some of the $1.1 billion...

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a new campaign demonstrating how financial advice can improve the lives of Australians. The FPA’s campaign, Everyone Deserves a CFP® (Certified Financial Planner), is running from 24...

Crown rot and cereal cyst nematode are the two major threats to Australian grain crops this winter, and growers have been warned to stay vigilant against both.

Several of Australia’s major banks have increased their home loan interest rates by up to 0.5%, despite no movement in the cash rate.

It’s a good day for NSW and its businesses, with CommSec reporting NSW has the best economy of any state or territory in the country.

The Federal Opposition has seized the initiative on the housing debate by pre-emptively revealing their housing affordability plan ahead of the May budget.

Over half a million Australians are expected to go overseas for medical care - many of them for dental work, according to an international medical provider.

An alliance of investor groups from Australia and Asia have put out a guide for institutional investors on climate change disclosure.

New research from National Australia's Bank's wealth management arm, MLC, shows that a vast majority of us have not looked for any sort of financial advice, despite being unsatisfied with our wealth.