Thursday, 05 March 2026 17:02
REAL COSTS OF EXTREME WEATHER
EXTREME weather caused almost $3.5B in insured losses across 264,000 claims in 2025, according to the Insurance Council of Australia. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred was the costliest event at $1.5 billion, while severe spring hailstorms added $1.4B. Five major events were declared significant or catastrophic. Insurers expect costs to rise as more claims arrive and continue supporting recovery efforts, with further extreme weather already impacting Australia in early 2026.
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Thursday, 05 March 2026 16:56
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
IN today’s economic landscape, many Australians find themselves working longer hours without a clear plan to retire comfortably or achieve financial freedom.
Active income — earnings directly tied to hours worked — has long been the default for most professionals, but experts now agree that long-term wellbeing increasingly depends on creating passive, sustainable income streams and strategic retirement planning.
From Active Income to Lifelong Freedom is a transformative educational event taking place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm AEDT at the Amora Jamison Hotel, Sydney.
The session is designed for Australians who want to move beyond trading time for money and build lasting financial security through informed investing and planning.
What the Event Covers
During the four-hour education session, participants will gain practical insights into:
Key steps to plan for early retirement and achieve a more flexible lifestyle – practical guidance to help individuals clarify lifestyle goals and chart a path towards flexible, self-directed work.
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) – what they are, how they work, and how they can be used to take greater control of retirement assets.
Passive income from investment portfolios – foundational principles of generating cash flow through diversified assets rather than relying solely on wages.
Effective tax and estate planning – strategies that help protect wealth, minimise liabilities, and ensure financial goals are realised across generations.
Hot suburbs to watch in 2026 – expert insights powered by data to identify the hottest areas to watch in 2026
Why This Matters
Financial freedom isn’t just about wealth — it’s about choice: the ability to decide when you retire, how you live, and what legacy you leave behind. Research shows that people who enter retirement with a reliable income stream experience greater confidence, autonomy, and life satisfaction.
Tickets are available now and designed to educate, inspire and equip participants with the tools they need to plan their financial future with clarity and confidence.
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Thursday, 05 March 2026 11:52
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Balancing the scales with strength
SYDWEST Multicultural Services celebrates International Women’s Day with powerful call to ‘Balance the Scales’ SydWest Multicultural Services will host its 2026 International Women’s Day celebration this Friday, March 6 at the Glenwood Community Hub.
SYDWEST Multicultural Services celebrates International Women’s Day with powerful call to ‘Balance the Scales’ SydWest Multicultural Services will host its 2026 International Women’s Day celebration this Friday, March 6 at the Glenwood Community Hub.
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