September 2026

A practical guide to handling utilities, mail redirection, government records, and key logistics in the week before moving house.

A national ban on card surcharges takes effect from 1 October 2026. Here is what changes at checkout and what is still allowed.

Centrelink and pension payments rise for 5.3 million Australians from 20 September 2026. See the new rates and what to check.

Body corporate, owners corporation, strata: the terms differ by state, but the system behind them works in a similar way. Here's a plain-English national explainer.

A household product recall can be easy to miss. Here's how the ACCC Product Safety recall system actually works, and what to do if one affects something you own.

The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% in August 2026. Here is what that decision means for mortgages, savings and planning your household budget.

A practical, Australia-wide checklist to prepare your home for storm and cyclone season, covering roof checks, insurance and emergency kits.

Practical checks for Australian households before daylight saving starts in 2026, from clocks and smoke alarms to kids routines.

A room-by-room spring cleaning checklist for Australian homes, covering kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and outdoor areas often left until last.

What a building and pest inspection actually covers, what it typically misses, and how to read the report before you buy a property.