What it means to be an essential services worker is coming more clearly into focus, as the second wave of COVID-19 infections grips Victoria. Particularly so as the State Government impose increasingly stringent restrictions on the movement of people, which is impacting on how industries can operate and how community activities will be monitored. Do I need to go to…
While the COVID-19 lock-down has been socially and mentally challenging for a lot of Australians, many people have taken the opportunity to start progressing a whole range of projects that have stalled over the years. Let’s face it, in normal times most of us head into every weekend with big plans for getting a project completed but most of us…
The coronavirus pandemic has hit globally in almost every sector, especially the economic sector. Many Australian are getting less pay, working fewer hours, and working from home. It might be scary for many people to manage their budget for expenses while finding themselves strapped for cash. Using money wisely is the best thing to do during this pandemic, but there…
As Australia continues to the flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic, we all beginning to return to what will be our new normal. In the last couple of weeks different states across Australia have lifted certain restrictions with some states now allowing all children to return to school permanently. While this may be a massive sigh of relief for…
The outbreak of COVID-19 is still making a significant impact across the country and we are seeing job uncertainty increases in Australia. However, there are still some groups such as Doctors, Nurses, Police Officers, Firefighters, and Supermarket workers who have suddenly found themselves on the front-line of this pandemic. Instead, their work is become more challenging and are continuously working…
In this new COVID-19 world order traditional power structures have turned on their head and Australians have developed a newfound respect for the people that really keep our nation going – not the captains of business and wheelers and dealers who are locked at home doing meetings by video-conference. It’s our armed forces, emergency services, heavy haulage, delivery drivers, and…
According to most reputable economists, Australia is facing a recession. The Australian economy was slowing even before this summer’s bushfire catastrophe. Followed by the immediate onset of COVID-19 and its implications for domestic and global trade, it is predicted that we will see a significant short term impact on Australia’s economic activity, almost certainly resulting in two or more quarters…
State and federal governments and health authorities around Australia are ramping up their responses to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. With increasing limits on the size of gatherings, challenges with travel and many people implementing social-distancing practices, small and medium-sized businesses around the country are beginning to feel the pinch – and many of these businesses employ a large…
Life can be full of uncertainties, unexpected expenses, and bills; everyone needs a little extra cash to get through a tough situation from time to time. Your car might need repairs, you want to buy a perfect gift for a loved one or you’ve found the perfect deal on an appliance, no matter the case, quick cash loans can always…
Struggling with money is quite a familiar situation for most people, and many take out a loan when an unexpected situation arises. However, getting a personal loan from a bank or financial institution isn’t that easy – one must have a good credit score and all the necessary documents for loan approval, making it impossible for some. Their only option…