News
18 March 2020 - Where Aussies are Moving to & From
Australians move between suburbs and states
all the time, selling and buying property as they go. Whether you move to a
bigger house or downsize to a smaller apartment, financial and lifestyle
factors continue to drive demographic changes within Australian cities. The
data used in this article is based on the Australia Post mail redirection
service from March 2013 to December 2019. Let's take a look at migration data
within the country, including the most popular suburbs in each state.
16 March 2020 - Getting your home Ready for Isolation
The coronavirus pandemic is in full flight,
with social distancing and isolation fast becoming the new normal. With new
limits placed on social gatherings everyday and public spaces turning into
ghost towns, living and working at home is the new reality for a growing number
of people. Despite selfish behaviour at supermarkets, getting your home ready
for isolation is about more than filling your pantry. Let's take a look at some
practical advice to help you survive COVID-19 and do your bit to stop the
transmission of this terrible disease.
13 March 2020 - House Prices Back at Record Levels
House prices are once again at significant
highs in Australia, with a surge in February sending most capitals back to
record levels. All state capitals other than Darwin experienced price gains,
with Sydney leading the way and Melbourne not far behind. While Sydney is still
down 3.7% from its peak in mid-2017, and the coronavirus will definitely impact
the market, positive conditions will encourage many Aussies to return to the
property market.
9 March 2020 - The Rise of Female Sport
Over the last decade, we have seen a
tremendous rise in the popularity of women's sport around the world.
Highlighted recently in Melbourne with the popularity of the Women's Cricket
World Cup and AFLW competitions, women's sport is very much on an upwards
trajectory. Almost 50% of women are interested in sport, more people are tuning
in to watch women's sport, and more girls and women are playing sport than ever
before.
2 March 2020 - Age is no Barrier to Fitness
Age is no barrier to fitness, or at least
it doesn't have to be. While sedentary behaviours continue to have a negative
effect on health outcomes around the world, some older people are taking a
proactive approach. As the global population ages, mature people are taking a
renewed interest in sport, fitness, and personal wellbeing. Whether it's social
fitness classes dedicated to older people or at-home exercise routines inspired
by ageing social media stars, being fit and healthy is not limited to the young.
View More News