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Superannuation Guarantee Hits 12% — How the July 2026 Retirement Rule Could Boost Your Savings

Superannuation Guarantee Hits 12% — How the July 2026 Retirement Rule Could Boost Your Savings

When Melbourne office worker Lisa Carter checked her superannuation balance earlier this year, she noticed something surprising — her employer contributions were rising.

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

$793 JobSeeker Payment Explained — New Fortnightly Benefit Rules Australians Must Know

$793 JobSeeker Payment Explained — New Fortnightly Benefit Rules Australians Must Know

When Daniel lost his hospitality job in Perth earlier this year, the uncertainty hit immediately. Rent, groceries, and transport costs continued to rise,

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

Pensioner Concession Card Expansion Could Cut Bills in 2026 — Electricity, Transport & Medical Discounts Grow

Pensioner Concession Card Expansion Could Cut Bills in 2026 — Electricity, Transport & Medical Discounts Grow

For many older Australians, every dollar matters. Rising electricity bills, medical costs, and everyday transport expenses have been putting pressure on pensioner households

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

Over-70 Drivers Face New Licence Health Checks in 2026 — Renewal Rules Could Change Nationwide

Over-70 Drivers Face New Licence Health Checks in 2026 — Renewal Rules Could Change Nationwide in Australia

Margaret Collins still drives herself to the grocery store every Friday morning in regional Victoria. At 74, she says driving keeps her independent

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

Cash Mandate Rule Starts Nationwide — Why Every Australian Shopper Should Know the $500 Payment Law

Australia’s $500 Cash Mandate Explained: What the New Nationwide Payment Rule Means for Shoppers in 2026

On a busy Saturday morning in Melbourne, a shopper reaches the checkout with groceries and a banknote in hand. For years, many Australians

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

Centrelink Surprise Boost: $20–$40 Extra Fortnightly Payment Expected for Pensioners in 2026

Centrelink Surprise Boost: $20–$40 Extra Fortnightly Payment Expected for Pensioners in 2026

For many retirees across Australia, small changes in pension payments can make a noticeable difference. A few extra dollars each fortnight can help

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Roberta Flack

March 7, 2026

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