Olympians are turning to this side hustle to make ends meet
Australia’s future gold-medallists have to forgo work to train for the Olympics, often placing them under financial pressure.This fitness app hopes to solve that.
- by Amber Schultz
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Strata residents warned of inflated invoices for trades work
The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby has warned maintenance quotes are being inflated by up to 120 per cent for people in strata units amid limited oversight by committees.
- by Amber Schultz
Reverse mortgages on the rise among cash-strapped seniors
Seniors are using their home’s equity to take out loans at greater rates than ever, but there’s a risk they may be “eating their house” too early.
- by Amber Schultz
‘Horrifying’: Alarm over NSW’s child protection failures
A scathing report by the NSW Ombudsman has raised a raft of concerns about children in care.
- by Amber Schultz
Strata law reform on the cards as NSW Fair Trading swamped with complaints
Reforms of the state’s strata laws are set to address poor behaviour by managing agents as sector advocates call for the commissioner to have greater powers.
- by Amber Schultz
Gastro cases hit 20-year high as parasite spreads disease to toddlers
A gastrointestinal disease caused by the cryptosporidiosis parasite has reached alarming rates, with daycare and school aged children picking up the infection.
- by Amber Schultz
Unable to afford a home in Australia, this couple bought in Italy instead
Jaclyn Lofts and Joshua Beagley have embraced La Dolce Vita, purchasing a “lock and leave” holiday apartment in a small Italian village.
- by Amber Schultz
Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees
The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.
- by Amber Schultz
Teen allegedly rams police cars in stolen divvy van
The 17-year-old allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.09 after he was arrested following a police pursuit.
- by Amber Schultz
Australia’s houseboat community is growing, but life isn’t as idyllic as you’d think
Houseboats are a popular accommodation option for holidaymakers, but long-term stays aren’t for the inexperienced or faint-hearted.
- by Amber Schultz
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Drug reform
‘Early warning sign’ as police shun drug diversion scheme
Just one in 12 people found in possession of a small quantity of drugs have been diverted away from the courts during the first three months of a harm-reduction scheme.
- by Amber Schultz
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