Matt Johnson
The New Daily
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Gender pay gap still 26 years away from closing: Report
Australia's gender pay gap is still 26 years away from closing, but introducing new quotas could help bring this date forward, a new report has found. → Read More
When house prices max out your budget
Thinking about packing it in after being pipped at the post in a bidding war for the home of your dreams. Well think again -- and especially think 'compromise' → Read More
Health premiums rise on April 1. Here are five ways to slash your costs
Australians with private health cover know April 1 is no April Fool's joke, with a looming price rise set to inflict new pain on household budgets. → Read More
Osaka defeats Brady to claim fourth major title
Osaka has won her first four major finals, the Australian Open the latest, a feat matched only by Monica Seles and Roger Federer in the Open era. Osaka also joined six other women to win a major after staring down match point. → Read More
The Bounce: Australian Open Day 1 live blog
Stay on top of the on and off-court action from Day 1 of the Australian Open with The New Daily's live blog, direct from Melbourne Park. → Read More
Australian Open: Osaka cruises into second round
"I'm just here to have fun." It's always a bit unsettling hearing Naomi Osaka's soft-spoken quips after unleashing a torrent of baseline winners and → Read More
Savings rates keep on falling. So how can your money do the heavy lifting?
Your money keeps losing its muscle in a savings account as banks continue cutting their rates. Here are some higher-return alternatives. → Read More
Retail workers lost $400 due to minimum wage delay
Retail and fast food workers have lost hundreds of dollars in pay after the minimum wage increase was delayed, despite employers reporting bumper sales. → Read More
After a lengthy housing crash, Perth's market is set for a remarkable boom
Perth's property market is on the cusp of another boom after years spent stuck in the doldrums, thanks to improved affordability and low interest rates. → Read More
'We’re left behind': Young people bear the brunt of coronavirus recession
More than 3.5 million young people are stepping into 2021 mired in uncertainty as a two-track recovery emerges in work and housing markets. → Read More
Nearly four in five Australians suffered burnout working from home in 2020
A study analysing how white-collar workers managed working from home has revealed nearly eight in 10 Australian workers suffered from burnout. → Read More
Danish banks are offering 20-year mortgages with zero interest. Here's why
A Danish bank last week began offering customers 20-year fixed home loans with zero interest. Is this possible in Australia? Or is it only a pipe dream? → Read More
Property predictions: How Australia's housing market could fare in 2021
What does the future hold for a housing market that defied expectations in 2020 and is currently seeing fierce competition among buyers? → Read More
ASX rose after US Capitol riots. Should Australian investors worry?
Despite the US unrest, the ASX 200 kicked off Thursday by jumping up 100 points. Here's what the experts are saying about the trend. → Read More
Australian economy will outperform budget forecasts: Deloitte
Australia's economy is on course to be $106 billion larger than federal budget forecasts by 2024, according to new modelling from Deloitte Access Economics. → Read More
Is the only way up? How the real estate market defied a crash in 2020
Australia was primed for a real estate crash in 2020 as the pandemic shuttered businesses across the country. Here's why it never happened. → Read More
Energy bills can be reduced with simple, smart renovations
Australia's scorching summer temperatures have many people cranking the air conditioner at home, to escape the heat. But that can equal high power bills. → Read More
The factors beyond our four walls that affect home values
If you're on the lookout for a new property, these are the factors that can either boost the value of a home – or reduce its value significantly. → Read More
Tax returns: The common mistakes to avoid ahead of this year's deadline
The deadline for submitting tax returns is fast approaching. Here's how to avoid making some costly mistakes before lodging your return. → Read More
First-home buyers could pay $140,000 more in interest under govt scheme
First-home buyers could blow an extra $140,000 on interest payments if they purchase a new property under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS). → Read More