FINANCE

Centrelink 2026 Payment Confirmed From 8 February as the Australian Government announces an important update for Australians who rely on Centrelink assistance. Eligible recipients are advised to stay alert this February, as the revised payment schedule aims to deliver timely financial relief. This measure has been introduced to help households manage ongoing cost-of-living pressures affecting … Read more

Effect of capital gains tax changes is emerging as a key issue as the Albanese government explores new policy options to tackle Australia’s housing crisis and has not ruled out increasing taxes on property investors by revisiting capital gains tax (CGT) rules. While no formal decision has been made, renewed discussion around CGT reform signals … Read more

Costco reveals plan for 20 new Australian stores as the retail giant rapidly expands its presence across Australia, aggressively eyeing new locations while cost-conscious shoppers increasingly turn to bulk buying to stretch their budgets. The US-based retailer has confirmed it will open 20 new stores within the next five years, marking one of its most … Read more

Labor Weighs Capital Gains Tax Changes as capital gains taxes could rise while the Albanese government narrows its search for an effective housing policy ahead of May’s budget. After several indications that the government is considering ways to make the tax system fairer for younger Australians, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has repeatedly declined to rule out … Read more

Australians can now buy a DIY tiny home directly from Bunnings, with Bunnings Flatpack Pod Homes priced from $26,100 to $42,900. Designed and built by Melbourne-based company Elsewhere Pods, these prefabricated structures can be assembled in just a few days and, in some cases, may not require a building permit. For years, Australians have relied … Read more

Goodbye to Pension Confusion for many older Australians, changes to the pension system often create more questions than answers. Different start dates, unclear figures and speculation online can make it difficult to understand what is actually changing and how it will affect weekly budgets. From 2 February 2026, that confusion is expected to ease. Updated … Read more

The RBA Interest Rates Decision marks a major shift in Australia’s monetary policy, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased interest rates for the first time in more than two years, placing additional financial pressure on mortgage holders while inflation continues to rise sharply. Following the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy meeting … Read more

Grandpa who kept two 1 kg silver bars hidden away for his grandchildren for decades as their inheritance has become an unlikely warning as precious metal prices surged recently. Silver prices experienced their strongest run ever before suddenly collapsing on Sunday evening. Coincidently, one Australian man wrote to Scott Pape for help after discovering that … Read more

Urgent Centrelink Alert : Australians are being advised to verify their Centrelink status once they have been informed that a one-time payment of $750 could be made available to those who are eligible prior to the deadline of 31 March 2026. With the rising cost of living that continue to impact households across the country … Read more

Peter Wallace almost missed it when he checked his myGov account one quiet evening in January – it was nearly lost among all the regular notifications, yet another message about Goodbye to the $750 Centrelink support payment and changes beginning 1 February 2026 was included among them. “I almost ignored it,” states JobSeeker recipient 59-year-old … Read more