Money Matters

11 September 2026

Rent takes half of income

Queensland featured prominently among the country’s most expensive rental markets, with Sunshine Coast renters are among the hardest hit in the country, with new research finding even people earning $100,000 a year would need to spend half their inco...

13 August 2026

Financial complaints hit a record high

Australians lodged a record 119,949 complaints with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) in 2025–26, which is the highest number on record and the third consecutive year complaints have exceeded 100,000. AFCA’s Chief Customer Officer,...

11 July 2026

Brace for higher wage expenses

As workplace cost changes took effect on July 1, business owners are being warned to review whether their business is still financially sustainable before costs begin to erode value. From the first pay period on or after July 1, 2026, Australia’s Nat...

13 June 2026

Stay sharp and alert at the ATM

Queenslanders are being urged to stay alert when using ATMs, with police warning card skimming devices can be difficult to spot and may allow offenders to steal bank card details and PINs. Card skimming is a type of fraud where hidden devices are use...

16 May 2026

Fake reviews boom online

New search data reveals growing demand for bought reviews and followers, as AnyBusiness.com.au warns e-commerce customers to watch for fake credibility signals before buying online. Searches for “buy reviews” have surged by 1,325 per cent in the past...

16 April 2026

Super switch sets up for big losses

AUSTRALIANS are being urged to resist the urge to tinker with their superannuation as global markets react to escalating geopolitical tensions, with new data showing a surge in member activity during recent volatility. Industry fund HESTA says invest...

13 February 2026

Tradie pay latter shifts

Plumbers are now earning more than electricians on average, according to a new national report examining how Australia’s trade businesses compare on revenue, demand and growth potential. The Top-Earning Trades Report, released by business management ...

2 January 2026

New year, new finance checks

Australians are being urged to take stock of their personal finances in the new year, amid growing evidence many households may be paying unnecessary costs, missing savings opportunities and holding large amounts of cash that is losing value over tim...

27 December 2025

Social Security payments get boost in 2026

A number of changes to social security payment rates commenced from January 1, with thousands of residents receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Disability Support Pension and Carer Allowance to see more money in their bank account each ...