A recent review released by the Financial Planning Client Advocate has found that free online retirement calculators may dramatically overstate somebody’s financial position at retirement, which would give people a false sense of security. Financial Planning Client Advocate spokesperson Tyron Cleine CFP commented, “retirement calculators attempt to oversimplify a complex area of financial planning…the fewer…
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Westpac Report : ‘Young People Failing to Claim Lost Super’
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Westpac recently released their Lost Super report. The Report revealed that younger generations are on average 2-3 times more likely to have lost super than older Australians. The report also discovered that: • 61.8% of Australians Under 40 have Lost Super • 54.5% of those Under 40 with Lost Super are not Actively Looking for…
Digital Hub and Digital Enterprise training services established at the Gungahlin Public Library
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Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy and Dr Andrew Leigh MP recently announced the Gillard government will be providing $827,709 to the ACT to establish a Digital Hub at the Gungahlin Public Library and start Digital Enterprise training services. Senator Conroy explained that the NBN Digital Hubs and Enterprise program…
Australia Post Team of Champions Squad Named
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In the lead up to up AFL’s Multicultural Round (round 14) the AFL announced that the Australia Post Team of Champions squad has been named. “We’re very proud of the opportunity to celebrate the roles of multicultural AFL players in helping to support diversity in the game and encourage new communities to come together in…
AHRC BackMeUp campaign film competition
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The Australian Human Rights Commission BackMeUp program ambassador Ruby Rose is urging young people to get out and about with their cameras to make a short 2 minute film how they back-up someone who has been cyber-bullied. “Although research indicates that most students dislike and disapprove of bullying and would like to see it stop,…
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre Charity Stamp
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Australia Post has recently released a charity stamp sheetlet to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre. “Australia Post is delighted to support the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre with the release of this stamp issue,” said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO Ahmed Fahour. This charity domestic rate (60c) stamp…
Possible Future Australian Coin Designs
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The Royal Australian Mint and the Canberra Institute of Technology have joined forces to put on a temporary exhibition highlighting the work of CIT design students. “This partnership allows the Mint to develop and access talent from our very own backyard, and encourages CIT students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom in…
Stay alert and aware of scams during Tax season
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With the tax season, fast approaching the Australian Tax Office has warned the community to stay alert and be aware of scams this Tax Time. So far this year the ATO has received over 5,000 reports from the community about phishing e-mails using the ATO brand, and over 3,000 reports of attempted phone scams. “Be…
Affordable public liability insurance for community landmarks
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher announced that the Albert Hall and Yarralumla Woolshed would soon become easier for the community to hire after the Government took steps to provide affordable public liability insurance. The more affordable public liability insurance for the community landmarks will have a 12-month trial…
Final Season of Spartacus to Premier January 2013
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Starz has recently announced that the final season of “Spartacus” which is currently still in production in New Zealand, is scheduled to premiere in January 2013. It was noted that the final season titled Spartacus: War of the Damned will have 10 episodes. “’Spartacus’ is a landmark series for the network which has enthralled millions…