Accountancy news

• 'We made about $5,000': Home owners cash in on big event thanks to accommodation shortage

  26-04-2023 23:55 via abc.net.au
  
  More than 120,000 people are forecast to attend the week-long Beef Australia event next year. But organisers are so desperate for accommodation they're considering chartering flights and urging locals to put their homes up for short-term rent. 
  
  Read more

• US President Joe Biden to visit Papua New Guinea on his way to Australia

  26-04-2023 23:48 via abc.net.au
  
  On his way to Australia for the Quad meeting in Sydney next month, United States President Joe Biden could make a historic visit to Port Moresby as the US intensifies its diplomatic push across the Pacific.
  
  Read more

• 'We may become a target': Prospect of missile testing at Arnhem Land space centre sparks concern among locals

  26-04-2023 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Two space companies have signalled the possibility of a defence force future for a remote base near the NT town of Nhulunbuy.
  
  Read more

• A space company says it could do missile testing in Arnhem Land. Locals say the prospect is 'very concerning'

  26-04-2023 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Two space companies have signalled the possibility of a defence force future for a remote base near the NT town of Nhulunbuy.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Milk prices surge in Australia, prompting consumer shift to more affordable options

  26-04-2023 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Some of the main staples in Australian grocery baskets have had their sharpest price increases in decades over the past year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
  
  Read more

• Dairy prices on the rise as consumers shop around for bulk buys, long-life products

  26-04-2023 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Some of the main staples in Australian grocery baskets have had their sharpest price increases in decades over the past year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
  
  Read more

• The television talk show Kim Jong Un fears for what it reveals

  26-04-2023 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.
  
  Read more

• The Korean TV show proving a thorn in Kim Jong Un's side for what it reveals

  26-04-2023 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• The cable TV talk show Kim Jong Un's regime watches in fear

  26-04-2023 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.
  
  Read more

• 'It really shocked me': What Hee-Jin learned on her first encounter with the internet at 23

  26-04-2023 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.
  
  Read more

• How three words in a TV drama turned Hee-Jin against the North Korean regime

  26-04-2023 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  South Korean television shows are increasingly finding their way across the border into the North. One show in particular carries a message Kim Jong Un wants to stamp out.
  
  Read more

• Jess and Jackie purchased their home for $1.2 million, five years later a court ruled they never legally owned it

  26-04-2023 21:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess and Jackie Morecroft purchased their Gold Coast home at auction five years ago, but earlier this year a court ruled the home was never really theirs and it still belonged to the previous owner.
  
  Read more

• Five years after buying their home for $1.2 million, Jess and Jackie find out they never legally owned it

  26-04-2023 21:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess and Jackie Morecroft purchased their Gold Coast home at auction five years ago, but earlier this year a court ruled the home was never really theirs and it still belonged to the previous owner.
  
  Read more

• Five years after buying their first home for $1.2 million, Jess and Jackie find out they never legally owned it

  26-04-2023 21:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess and Jackie Morecroft purchased their Gold Coast home at auction five years ago, but earlier this year a court ruled the home was never really theirs and it still belonged to the previous owner.
  
  Read more

• 'Trick or trap us': Why is it so hard to cancel subscription services?

  26-04-2023 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  More Australians are getting 'trapped' in a subscription service for everything from streamers to pet food and clothing. Here's why.
  
  Read more

• 'Hotel California': Why is it so hard to cancel subscription services?

  26-04-2023 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  More Australians are getting "trapped" in a subscription service for everything from streamers to pet food and clothing. Here's why.
  
  Read more

• How Australia was overtaken in the electric vehicle race as global sales go 'exponential'

  26-04-2023 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The latest snapshot of global EV uptake shows "explosive" growth in sales in China, Europe, the US and the UK, while Australia is at risk of being left behind.
  
  Read more

• Press F to pay respects to Microsoft-Activision merger as UK regulator blocks deal

  26-04-2023 17:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The UK's competition authority refuses to allow Microsoft's multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Activision, ruling such market dominance would suppress innovation in new technologies like cloud gaming.
  
  Read more

• 'Closed for business': Microsoft and Activision lash out after UK blocks $104 billion merger

  26-04-2023 17:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The UK's competition authority refuses to allow Microsoft's multi-billion dollar acquisition of Activision, ruling such market dominance would suppress innovation in new technologies like cloud gaming.
  
  Read more

• Ancient rock art removal to start tomorrow for $6.4b fertiliser plant

  26-04-2023 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  WA Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to stop any further industrial development of the Burrup Peninsula — beyond a $6.4 billion fertiliser plant that starts construction today.
  
  Read more

• Ancient rock art removal to start for $6.4b fertiliser plant

  26-04-2023 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  WA Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to stop any further industrial development of the Burrup Peninsula — beyond a $6.4 billion fertiliser plant that has begun construction.
  
  Read more

• Italian tourism video lambasted for rebirthed 'influencer' Venus and Slovenian mix-up

  26-04-2023 09:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Italy's tourism ministry is facing ridicule over an official video that is designed to attract tourists to Italy but uses footage of people in Slovenia drinking Slovenian wine.
  
  Read more

• Italian tourism video derided for featuring scene from neighbouring Slovenia

  26-04-2023 09:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Italy's tourism ministry is facing ridicule over an official video that is designed to attract tourists to Italy but uses footage of people in Slovenia drinking Slovenian wine.
  
  Read more

• The school with a new $20 million weapon to beat the tradie shortage

  26-04-2023 09:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The state government commits more than $20 million to connect regional Queensland teens with trade industries. Local students say a new facility will help them "get one step ahead".
  
  Read more

• Thales Australia pleads guilty to death of painter at its Victorian factory

  26-04-2023 08:13 via abc.net.au
  
  The defence contractor, famous for producing the Bushmaster aiding Ukraine in its war against Russia, pleads guilty to the death of a painter at its Victorian factory in July 2020. 
  
  Read more

• Insignia adviser numbers thin amid model revamp

  26-04-2023 08:08
  Insignia adviser numbers thin amid model revamp
  ckadibWed, 2023-04-26 16:08 Charbel Kadib Charbel is an experienced financial services journalist, previously serving as news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business. Prior to joining Money Management, he also covered defence and national security developments as news editor of Defence Connect, Cyber Security Connect, and Space Connect. Charbel graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel's
  
  Read more

• How an adviser gambled $3.4m of his clients’ cash

  26-04-2023 08:04
  
  How an adviser gambled $3.4m of his clients’ cashjamesmitchellWed, 2023-04-26 16:04 James Mitchell James Mitchell is a senior financial services reporter with over ten years experience. He has covered the Murray Inquiry, the Hayne royal commission and the evolution of Australia's financial intermediary sectors since 2011, with a focus on banking, superannuation, mortgages and wealth management.James's social profiles: E-mail AuthorMore articles by James:View articles on Money ManagementPri
  
  Read more

• NT government offers power price subsidy worth $71 million in budget sweetener

  26-04-2023 07:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government says it will increase its subsidy of household power bills by $71.1 million, but some say it won't address those most likely to be struggling to pay their bills.
  
  Read more

• Treasurer confirms inflation peak

  26-04-2023 06:21
  
  Treasurer confirms inflation peakLaura DewWed, 2023-04-26 14:21 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
  Read more

• Regulation and risk collide: Managing information as an AFSL

  26-04-2023 06:10
  
  Regulation and risk collide: Managing information as an AFSLIndustry ExpertWed, 2023-04-26 14:10 IndustryExpert Leading industry experts contribute to the Money Management website and fortnightly magazine, providing insight into a wide range of specialised topics within the financial services industry.Industry 's social profiles: E-mail AuthorMore articles by Industry :View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
  Read more

• Electric ferry link between Sunshine and Gold coasts pitched for Brisbane Olympics

  26-04-2023 06:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Sea transportation is being suggested as a "safe, convenient and enjoyable way" to link South East Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  
  Read more

• Greens vow to sink federal government's $10b housing fund, threatening first major defeat for Albanese

  26-04-2023 05:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government wants to establish a $10 billion housing fund to increase affordable supply, but Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party will sink it in the Senate unless the government does more for renters and ends tax discounts for some investment properties.
  
  Read more

• Court orders liquidation of Ascent Investment and Coaching

  26-04-2023 04:55
  
  Court orders liquidation of Ascent Investment and Coaching
  Laura DewWed, 2023-04-26 12:55 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
  Read more

• TAL Risk Academy announces new ethics training module

  26-04-2023 04:39
  
  TAL Risk Academy announces new ethics training modulernathWed, 2023-04-26 12:39 Rhea Nath Rhea L Nath is a journalist at Money Management. She has previously worked as a business reporter with Dynamic Business and journalist in the multicultural media with Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. Rhea's social profiles: E-mail AuthorMore articles by Rhea:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0Save
  
  Read more

• BetaShares strengthens adviser services team

  26-04-2023 04:33
  
  BetaShares strengthens adviser services teamrnathWed, 2023-04-26 12:33 Rhea Nath Rhea L Nath is a journalist at Money Management. She has previously worked as a business reporter with Dynamic Business and journalist in the multicultural media with Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. Rhea's social profiles: E-mail AuthorMore articles by Rhea:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes
  
  Read more

• Traditional owners lodge human rights complaint against top super funds

  26-04-2023 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Traditional owners from across Australia have travelled to the Tiwi Islands to lodge a human rights complaint against the top 20 superannuation funds over their investment in gas giant Santos' Barossa and Narrabri projects. 
  
  Read more

• Australia's top 20 super funds hit with human rights complaint over Santos gas investment

  26-04-2023 04:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Traditional owners from across Australia have travelled to the Tiwi Islands to lodge a human rights complaint against the top 20 superannuation funds over their investment in gas giant Santos.
  
  Read more

• Ed Sheeran in court over allegations he ripped off Marvin Gaye's hit song Let's Get It On

  26-04-2023 03:45 via abc.net.au
  
  It's not the first time Ed Sheeran has faced trial for a copyright issue. Here's what's happening with his current trial — brought by the heirs of the late Marvin Gaye co-writer, Ed Townsend — and how his team have defended him so far. 
  
  Read more

• Ed Sheeran in court over allegations he ripped off Marvin Gaye's hit song Let Get It On

  26-04-2023 03:45 via abc.net.au
  
  It's not the first time Ed Sheeran has faced trial for a copyright issue. Here's what's happening with his current trial — brought by the heirs of the late Marvin Gaye co-writer, Ed Townsend — and how his team have defended him so far. 
  
  Read more

• 'People can't afford to buy food': 7pc inflation sees more Australians seeking out foodbanks

  26-04-2023 03:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's inflation rate is falling from its December peak, with prices increasing over the March quarter at the slowest pace in more than a year.
  
  Read more

• Inflation falls from peak, but still more than twice the top of the Reserve Bank's target

  26-04-2023 03:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's inflation rate is falling from its December peak, with prices increasing over the March quarter at the slowest pace in more than a year.
  
  Read more

• Inflation eases, but the cost of essentials growing three times faster than discretionary goods

  26-04-2023 03:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's inflation rate is falling from its December peak, with prices increasing over the March quarter at the slowest pace in more than a year.
  
  Read more

• What was the March quarter inflation?

  26-04-2023 03:26
  
  What was the March quarter inflation?Laura DewWed, 2023-04-26 11:26 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
  Read more

• 'Faster' but 'more orderly' transition to clean power needed: Federal Energy Minister

  26-04-2023 03:24 via abc.net.au
  
  With NSW's 52-year-old Liddell coal-fired power generator going offline this Friday, Climate Change and Energy Minister says the government is "playing a catch-up game" to provide clean energy.
  
  Read more

• 'Faster' but 'more orderly' transition to clean power needed: Energy Minister

  26-04-2023 03:24 via abc.net.au
  
  With NSW's 52-year-old Liddell coal-fired power generator going offline this Friday, Climate Change and Energy Minister says the government is "playing a catch-up game" to provide clean energy.
  
  Read more

• Energy Minister offers fresh assurances Liddell Power Station's closure will not lead to blackouts

  26-04-2023 03:24 via abc.net.au
  
  With NSW's 52-year-old Liddell coal-fired power generator going offline this Friday, Climate Change and Energy Minister says the government is "playing a catch-up game" to provide clean energy.
  
  Read more

• Tradies happier, richer in their 20s than university grads

  26-04-2023 03:20 via abc.net.au
  
  It's the great debate, considered by high school leavers every year - do I go to university to study a Bachelor or should I pick up a trade? New research suggests, if you want to be happier and richer in your mid-20s, an apprenticeship is the way to go.
  
  Read more

• As more people hit the road in EVs, tourist towns are scrambling to provide power

  26-04-2023 01:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Popular getaway towns reliant on tourism are struggling to deal with a surge in visitors driving electric vehicles, so some business owners are taking matters into their own hands.
  
  Read more

• Former Qld adviser imprisoned after $625k SMSF fraud

  26-04-2023 00:48
  
  Former Qld adviser imprisoned after $625k SMSF fraud
  Laura DewWed, 2023-04-26 08:48 Laura Dew Laura Dew is editor at Money Management. Prior to joining MM, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK, covering asset and wealth management. Laura's social profiles: E-mail Author Twitter More articles by Laura:View articles on Money ManagementPrint0SaveNo votes have been submitted yet.
  
  Read more

Follow @Accountancy_AU on Twitter!