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Minimum Wage Up, Award Rates Rising: Australian Workers Are Gaining Ground

Australia's minimum wage rose 3.5% from March 20 and Fair Work gender pay increases hit 13 awards from April 1. Here's what changed and what to do.

Rooftop Solar Now Outpowers Coal as Home Battery Demand Hits Record

Australia's 4.3M solar rooftops now outpower coal. Battery demand hits record as federal rebate changes on 1 May 2026.

BYD and Kia Crack Australia's Top 3 as New Brands Reshape the Market

BYD and Kia crack Australia's top 3 for the first time. China overtakes Japan as #1 source country. What it means for car buyers.

Australia's $242B Infrastructure Pipeline — Where the Money Is Going and Who Benefits

Australia's public infrastructure pipeline has hit a record $242 billion. Here's where the spending is concentrated, why workforce shortages are the real story, and what it means for businesses.

Australian Businesses Are Investing at the Highest Rate in Three Years

NAB's capex measure hit a three-year high. ABS expects $158B in business investment for 2026-27. Here's what it means for SMEs and asset finance.

EV Searches Triple in a Month as More Australians Make the Switch

EV searches on carsales almost tripled in a month. CommBank EV loans up 161%. Entry-level EVs start under $24K. Here's what's driving the shift.

Fuel Excise Halved From Tomorrow — What It Actually Saves You

The government has halved the fuel excise for three months — 26c/litre off petrol and diesel from 1 April. Here's what it saves households and businesses.

Your Savings Account Just Got a Raise — 5 Ways to Make Higher Rates Work for You

Australians Are Registering New Businesses at Record Pace — Here's What's Driving It

Australia–EU Trade Deal Signed — What It Means for Car and Equipment Buyers

The new Australia-EU free trade agreement removes the 5% tariff on European cars, lifts the Luxury Car Tax threshold for EVs, and slashes tariffs on European equipment and machinery.

EV Sales Nearly Double in Australia — And the Fuel Crisis Is Accelerating the Shift

EV sales hit 11.8% of Australia's new car market, nearly double last year. With petrol up more than 70c a litre, here's what it means for car buyers, finance options and pricing.

Payday Super Starts in 14 Weeks — 5 Things Business Owners Should Do Now

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super every pay cycle instead of quarterly. Here are 5 things business owners should do before the deadline.

Power Bills Set to Drop Up to 10% From July — Here's What to Do Before Then

The AER has proposed electricity price cuts of up to 10% for households and 21% for small businesses from July 2026. Here's what the numbers look like and what to do before then.

Rising Fuel Costs and Back-to-Back Rate Hikes — What Business Owners Can Do Right Now

Petrol up 50c/L and back-to-back RBA rate hikes are squeezing Australian businesses. Here's the real cost and 6 things to do now.