Euan Black
Aussies care more about home’s pet-friendliness than living close to friends
A new Suncorp survey has found Australians prioritise pets over friends when looking for a new home. The Brisbane-based bank asked more...
Aussies plan more ‘mindful’ Christmas spending after blowing $400 million on unwanted gifts
Fresh research has revealed Australians are reining in their Christmas spending and seeking ways to shop more sustainably. According to St George...
Roughly 70 per cent of managerial tasks will be automated by 2024: Gartner
Most of us have suffered an insufferable manager. Someone who sets pointless tasks and gives pointless deadlines. Who is always on our...
Downsizing report explains older Australians’ reasons for staying put
Barry Parrish knew it was time to move home after suffering his first heart attack. The 73-year-old retiree was living in Portland,...
Property prices on course to experience double-digit growth in 2020
New research has tipped national property values to soar in 2020. Sydney and Melbourne will lead the charge. And all capital cities...
‘Challenging times ahead’ as wages growth goes backwards
Persistent weakness in the domestic economy has dragged wages growth down to its slowest pace in more than a year. The Australian...
Government spending and rate cuts struggle to lift business sector
Another day, another sign the economy is struggling. Despite record-high infrastructure spending and a trio of interest rate cuts, business confidence is...
Apartment shift sees Aussie homes shrink to smallest in 17 years
Australians are ditching dreams of a big backyard and squeezing into inner-city pads to save cash – a cultural change that is seeing...
Booming property market isn’t enough to lift economic growth
Property is booming again – but Australia’s broader economic outlook doesn’t look good. That’s the combined message from the Australian Bureau of...
Swimming pools: Serious investment, or just a bit of fun?
It’s easy to understand why someone would want their own swimming pool. On a stinking hot summer day, a Calippo doesn’t quite...