Age limit for AstraZeneca jab raised to 60-plus
Update: Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed the AstraZeneca jab is now recommended for over 60s, meaning those in the 50 to 59 age group will be eligible to get…
Covid lockdown extension announced, as Victoria records six new cases
Deputy Premier of Victoria James Merlino has announced that Victoria’s snap seven-day lockdown will be extended for another week for residents in Greater Melbourne. The update comes as the state…
Five more Australians suffer blood clots after AstraZeneca vaccine
Five Australians have suffered blood clots linked to the AztraZeneca vaccine over the past week. The five reported cases include a 66-year-old Townsville man currently in ICU and a 70-year-old…
Don’t forget to disinfect these items and areas to prevent getting sick
To keep you and your family safe and healthy, it is important to remember that there are certain areas and items that are crucial to disinfect. This is even more…
Gifting and financial generosity during coronavirus
Are you thinking of giving or lending money to adult children (or other family members) who are in financial hardship? Parents are often called on to help during times of…
Retirement costs rising despite COVID impacts
The cost of a comfortable retirement in Australia has gone up over the September quarter despite COVID-induced lifestyle changes, new research has revealed.
How a return to pre-COVID norms is a ‘wake-up call’ for investors
News of a COVID-19 vaccine is a wake-up call for markets, with consumers tipped to return to their previous habits, an industry expert has stated. The Australian market has shifted…
The race to a Vaccine for Covid-19
The American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer, in collaboration with German firm BioNTech, surprised the world when it announced their coronavirus vaccine showed 90% efficacy in preventing COVID-19. Days later, another American…
Behind the dash in new market listings
There's been an unexpected surge in new listings on the Australian share market over recent months. So, what is driving this IPO boom?
