Negative gearing continues to make headlines in the lead-up to the federal election, as one of the key economic issues dividing the two major parties. While the government will not make changes to current policy, Labor have plans to wind back both negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount if elected. The Reserve Bank has long been uneasy about […]
Property prices continue to fall in most Australian cities, with Melbourne and Hobart the only capitals to post March quarter gains. According to data from real estate marketing company Domain, the national median house price has fallen for two consecutive quarters for the first time in five years, with the average Aussie home now costing $719,024. With demand for home […]
While the experts usually know best, not everyone has the money or desire to hire a professional interior designer. Luckily – there’s a lot you can do on your own terms, especially if you’re prepared to get organised, mix things up, and embrace innovation. By stepping out of your comfort zone and learning to think like an interior designer, you […]
The world’s first microbiome study has just been released, with the Flemish Gut Flora Project identifying 69 factors linked to gut flora composition and diversity. Set to be published in the leading academic journal Science, these results will provide important information for future disease research and clinical studies. Gut flora is an important component of human health, with this project […]
Secret plans are under-way to harness fusion, with tech billionaires and private energy companies looking for a cheaper and cleaner way to power the world. While the holy grail of energy production has long been the domain of government projects, private investment is helping the industry enter exciting new territory. Even though general fusion is seen as a long-shot by […]
Household debt is rising in Australia, with private debt levels now much higher than they were before the global financial crisis. While government debt gets most of the media attention, companies and households borrow four times more than governments as a percentage of GDP. According to a recent report by LF Economics, Australian households now have more debt compared to […]