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Carbon Tax a cost for all Australians
ERAA CEO, Cameron O’Reilly has today said that energy retailers understand the concern about the impact of the carbon price on the energy prices paid by households and businesses.
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European economic report 2012
The European Forecasting Network, a research group of European institutions founded in 2001 under the auspices of the European Commission has published its Summer 2012 Report.
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Super funds eke out positive returns for 2011-2012
Jeff Bresnahan of SuperRatings calculates that Australian super funds are set to deliver a positive return for the financial year.
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Australian Government takes full responsibility for HACC
From 1 July 2012 the Australian Government assumes full responsibility for Home and Community Care (HACC) services, except for those in Victoria and Western Australia.
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Origin electricity price increase shocks Queenslanders
Premier Campbell Newman is urging Queenslanders to follow his family’s decision to vote with their feet for a better deal on electricity.
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Tax return time 2012 has arrived
This weekend marks the end of the financial year and the start of Tax Time 2012.
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New medical services under MBS
Three new medical services will be listed on the Medical Benefits Scheme on 1 November 2012.
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Healthy eating – what does the evidence say?
There's no shortage of advice about how to eat healthily. But what's the evidence behind those guidelines?
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Veterans join Queen to honour World War II airmen
A memorial honouring 125,000 brave men who flew with Bomber Command during the Second World War was officially dedicated by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London on Thursday.
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QCOSS - target support for those needing it most
The QCOSS Cost of Living report released today calls for targeted assistance for those needing it the most.
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Australia’s poorest being hit hard
New analysis by the COAG Reform Council shows more than three in every five of the lowest income renting households pay more than 30 per cent of their income on rent.
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VIC sea level rise mapping
Local communities will have access to better sea rise information with the release of detailed mapping of Victoria's coastline.
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Skin care program for elderly launched
Victorian Minister for Health, Mr David Davis today launched the National Aged Skin Care Program helping to identify and treat skin cancer and skin disease in the elderly.
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Boat modification fine of $7,881
A 31-year-old boat builder from Bayview was convicted of operating an unsafe vessel and ordered to pay $7,881 in fines and court costs after making modifications.
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WA Premier unveils new-look Cabinet
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett today announced a new-look Cabinet.
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ACT cuts property stamp duty
More than 97 per cent of properties sold in the Australian Capital Territory are set to be subject to a lower rate of stamp duty under the ACT Labor Government's taxation reforms, new figures show.
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Cardiovascular risk with Atkins-style diets
Women who regularly eat a low carbohydrate, high protein diet are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke) than those who do not.
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Over 70s - most killed pedestrian group
The NSW Centre for Road Safety (CfRS) is urging motorists and pedestrians to take extra care while travelling on and crossing the road with the number of pedestrians killed nearly doubling.
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Nocturnal library and White Nights for Sydney
Sydney will be home to Australia's first 24-hour library, an annual White Night of nocturnal museums and galleries, and a new late trading culture.
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Ambos, firies and SES most trusted
Australians have labelled paramedics, firefighters and rescue volunteers as the people they trust most in the annual 2012 Readers Digest Poll on Australia’s most trusted professions.
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