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19 December 2019 - Power Bills Forecast to Fall
Power bills are forecast to decline in
Australia over the next three years. According to official forecasts published
by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), we can thank renewable
energy for the good news, with an increasing supply of renewables on the market
helping to drive prices down. While these forecasts are only estimates and
widely dependent on current trends, we may have reached a critical stage where
the evolution of green power is driven by economic factors along with
environmental concerns.
19 December 2019 - The Science of Gift Giving
Christmas is on the doorstep, which means
tough decisions, budget allocations, and last-minute shopping. If you're like most
people, then you probably approach gift giving with a combination of random
luck and hours walking the streets. As it turns out, however, there is a clear
and robust science behind gift giving, with people who receive gifts much more
appreciative when decisions are based on thoughtful consideration and long-term
value rather than immediate satisfaction and price.
16 December 2019 - National Property Index Jump
The CoreLogic National Property Index
jumped into action in November, recording its fifth straight monthly increase
and largest monthly gains in over 16 years. While parts of the national market
remain slow, values in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart continue to grow beyond
expectations. The downturn that defined the Australian market at the start of
the year seems like a distant memory, with some experts expecting other state
capitals to join the party in 2020.
9 December 2019 - Negative Effects of Bushfire Smoke
Bushfires remain prevalent across
Australia, with smoky conditions possibly becoming more normal as climate
change takes hold. Rural communities in NSW have been inundated by smoke for
weeks, with Sydney also choked by bad air and dangerous smoke particles. While
everyone is aware of the destructive power of fire when it comes to harming
property and affecting lives, the true dangers of bushfire smoke are only
starting to be understood.
2 December 2019 - How to Increase Your Mental Bandwidth
The modern world can be busy and stressful,
with people often experiencing a lack of time and mental resources. It's easy
to make bad decisions in such an environment, as our mental bandwidth narrows
and we focus on the wrong tasks. While some people thrive under pressure, for
others, busy routines and ongoing stress lead to procrastination and reduced
productivity. As it turns out, achieving a healthy work-life balance is a great
way to increase our attention span and upgrade our cognitive bandwidth.
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