The Australian economy is going through a significant transition that will become more acute over the next decade. As the mining boom of recent years comes to an end, the move toward broader based growth is slow and unclear. Where will the investment and jobs come from after the mining boom, and does the government really have a clear picture […]
The property market in Australia is far from even, with prices in Sydney and Melbourne growing faster than the rest of the country. With home values pushing higher and consistently strong clearance rates recorded, the two cities have emerged as clear front runners in a two-speed market. While a market recovery is good news, the growing gap between cities may […]
Electronic waste is a serious global problem that gets bigger each year. Advances in technology continue to reduce the lifespan of electronic devices, with computers now used for an average of just two years before they reach landfill. While governments and organisations around the world are developing solutions associated with new product manufacture and e-waste processing, householders can make a […]
There is a link between regular physical exercise and healthy brain function, with physical exertion affecting the brain on multiple fronts. Not only does regular exercise pump more oxygen to the brain and aid the body in the release of hormones, recent studies have also shown a direct link between physical activity and a reduction in the risk of Alzheimer’s […]
A number of new words have been made official, with popular vernacular continuing to influence the English language. Technology, social media, fashion, and gastronomy all had something to say in the latest Oxford Dictionaries Online (ODO) update, with a number of buzzwords once again making the cut. Twerk, derp, selfie, jorts, and unlike were just some of the new words […]
With interest rates currently at historic lows, it’s all too easy to assume they will stay there forever. According to new research, however, rates could start climbing sooner rather than later, with the narrowing gap between fixed and variable interest rates setting off alarm bells for some analysts. While it is impossible to forecast a date for this theoretical rate […]