Finance – OverSixty

Councils backflipping after move to cancel Australia Day

In a whirlwind of political pirouettes, Victorian councils are flipping, flopping and backtracking their way through the ever-contentious Australia Day debate after public backlash.

Retirement Income

How much do you need to retire? It’s probably a lot less than you think

Australians have been told for decades that theyâ€™re not saving enough for retirement, but the vast majority of retirees today and in future are likely to be financially comfortable.

Legal

Up to 40% of bushfires in parts of Australia are deliberately lit. But we’re not doing enough to prevent them

Emergency, public health and climate action plans rarely mention deliberately lit fires and how to prevent them. And there are few services for offenders to stop them lighting fires again.

Money & Banking

Aussies reveal their opinion on a "good" salary

Everyday Australians have shared that they think is considered a "good" salary in 2024, with the ongoing cost of living crisis and inflation influencing their answers.

Money & Banking

Planning for old age? Here’s what the aged care changes mean for you

A new payment system requires wealthier people to contribute more for non-clinical services. Hereâ€™s what it means for Australians planning for in-home or residential aged care.

Legal

The Block billionaire faces unlawful lottery charges

Just days after the billionaire's generous Christmas act, Adrian Portelli's business has been charged by authorities for allegedly running an unlawful lottery - but that is not going to stop him.

Money & Banking

Mystery couple pay off dozens of toy laybys ahead of Christmas

An anonymous couple have paid off the laybys of dozens of families who were left teary-eyed at the generous act.

Money & Banking

5 retirement derailers and how to avoid them

Retirement is often called our “golden years”, the time we can enjoy the fruits of our working lives. However, not everything goes to plan, and there are a few particular issues that can derail even the best laid retirement plans.

Legal

First driver fined under new road rules

A driver of a luxury car has been slapped with a hefty fine after new legislation was introduced to increase road safety around high-powered vehicles.