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When you compare electricity plans, the first choice you face is not which retailer to pick. It is whether you want your rates locked in or free to move. A fixed rate plan holds your usage rate and daily supply charge steady for a set period, usually 12 months. A variable rate plan lets the retailer change your rates with notice, which means your bill can go up or down during the year. The short…
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Most business bank accounts pay almost no interest, but the gap between the best and the worst is now huge. Some business savings accounts pay over 5% a year, while the big banks’ standard business accounts still pay well under 1% on smaller balances. If your business keeps spare cash sitting in an everyday account, that gap is money you are leaving on the table. This guide explains how business banking interest rates work, what…
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A family home uses a lot more power than a one-person flat. A household of four or more uses around 8,000 kWh of electricity a year, and every cent on the usage rate shows up on the bill. The good news is that the cheapest plans sit well below the official reference price, so switching can save a family hundreds of dollars a year. Quick answer: On the Ausgrid network in Sydney, the cheapest single-rate…
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Off-peak electricity is usually cheapest overnight, most often between 10pm and 7am. But there is no single off-peak timetable for the whole country. Your exact off-peak hours depend on your electricity retailer, your tariff and the network that serves your address, and some newer plans now offer cheap electricity around midday instead. The only way to know your own times for sure is to check your plan — this guide shows you the typical hours,…
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Qantas has announced it will cut 850 corporate jobs in Australia and hand much of the work to consulting firm Accenture, whose teams in India will take over most of it. Staff were told the news in an email from chief executive Vanessa Hudson on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Here is what is happening, which roles are affected, and what it means for staff and travellers. Qantas says the move is about modernising its back-office…