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11 May 2012 - Interest Rates Drop

The Reserve Bank of Australia recently cut the cash rate by 50 basis points - a larger than expected drop. This move sees the cash rate fall to 3.75 per cent. What has influenced this rate drop, and what trends can we expect in the future?

04 May 2012 - When there's a Will...

Most Australians under the age of 65 don't have a current Will in place. While you may think that upon your death that the division of your assets would be simple, this is rarely the case. So, is estate planning something you should be considering, and just how will it affect your property after you die?

27 April 2012 - How Apps are Changing our Domestice Lives

Whether used in the office, the living room, or the kitchen, mobile applications are changing the lives of millions of people everyday. While computers and laptops are often used as tools of work and passive entertainment, mobile devices can be interactive, educational, and entirely domestic. Apps are available by the thousands, from universal tools like calendar and calculator apps through to highly specialised applications.

20 April 2012 - The Flu Vaccine: Does it Help or Hinder?

As the weather gets chilly and the sniffles start to spread, GPs will begin to offer the annual flu vaccine to their patients. However, many report that the vaccine makes them sick or doesn't work. Is it worth getting a flu vaccine, or is it just a waste of time?

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16 April 2012 - The Changing Nature of Work

As we venture deeper into the 21st century, technology and social change continue to affect how we perform our work. The changing nature of work has implications for how we structure organisations, design workplaces, and manage people and resources. Modern offices are becoming more open and dynamic, with some people saying goodbye to the idea of a fixed workplace altogether.

13 April 2012 - Is the State of the Economy a New Normal?

Australia has seen slow growth, stagnating property prices and a shrinking retail sector. Is this a temporary set back, or have we, as some economists predict, reached a new normal?

06 April 2012 - Adding Space and Value to Your Home

Have you ever considered turning your garage into a rumpus, your roof into a playroom, or even enclosing your entertaining area? There are plenty of ways to add more space to your house without a full-scale extension. So just how difficult is the process, and will it add any value to your home?

30 March 2012 - International Housing Affordability

Housing affordability is a big issue all over the world, with house prices having a fundamental impact on lifestyles, work patterns, and social demographics. The latest Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey takes a detailed look at housing market tensions around the world, including data from Australia and New Zealand.

23 March 2012 - The Secrets of Salt

Many foods contain hidden salt. Too much salt can be an agent of hypertension, stroke and heart disease. So, how much is too much, and where is the salt hiding?

Salt is made up up sodium and chloride, and is the major contributor of sodium to our bodies. Sodium levels are measured by the kidneys, a low sodium level can cause illness, and will trigger the release of a hormone which reduces the amount lost in urine. As you can probably guess, low sodium levels are a rarity.

16 March 2012 - What are Memes?

Memes are one of the major cultural currencies of the Internet, spreading ideas and behaviour from person to person and place to place. If you have ever wondered how seemingly crazy ideas like 'planking' or 'LOLcats' have managed to spread around the world, memes offer us an explanation of how cultural symbols and practices are transmitted much like physical genes.

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