2SER On the Money

11/02/2021

As the price of GameStop declines, contention on the long term impact of this saga continues with discussions turning to can this happen again and can it happen here in Australia?

The meteoric rise of US gaming store, GameStop has astonished and interested both stock market enthusiasts and regular folks. But as the price declines, contention on the long term impact of this saga continues with discussions turning to can this happen again and can it happen here in Australia?

03/12/2020

Investment in hydro has made Tasmania a renewables powerhouse. Now it has wind power in its sight as well. Soofia Tariq finds out more.

Tasmania has always been heavily reliant on renewables for their energy thanks to their investment in hydro electricity. Now a new wind generation facility located on the windy west coast of the island state promises to take them to the next level to be the first state to have energy totally supplie...

03/12/2020

The Australian wine industry may soon be caught in the cross fire between Beijing and Canberra. Bertin Huynh talks to the wine producers affected.

Amidst rising tensions with China, the Chinese government has announced a set of devastating tariffs for our wine export industry. Bertin Huynh looks into how this will effect our wine industry and where Australia is going in our trade relationship with China.

26/11/2020

Tina Quinn spoke with NSW State Opposition Leader ⁦Jodi Mckay ⁩ yesterday about her response to the Berejiklian governments State budget handed down earlier this week.

This week a historic NSW state budget was handed down by Treasurer, Dominic Perrotet. Today the Opposition Leader Jodi McKay handed down her budget reply. She criticized the Berejiklian government’s budget for continuing privatization and not providing any assistance for women. Tina Quinn asked Jo...

26/11/2020

Stamp duty has long been a burdensome upfront cost for people in the property market. Bertin Huynh looks into the state government's plan to replace it.

The NSW Treasurer has announced in recent consultation papers that NSW will be moving to replace stamp duty with a property tax. This would be the huge overhaul of the system that will do away with a tax that has been around since the 1800s.

19/11/2020

How much money do need to start investing? With new Micro Investing funds, very small amounts indeed can get you started.

How much money do need to start investing? With new Micro Investing funds, very small amounts indeed can get you started. During a time when many are out of work, micro investing apps are offering a new way of earning a little money on the side. These services promise low commitment opportunities fo...

12/11/2020

Amidst pandemic and recession, many people have lost their jobs. We talk to Victoria on how to start a business from your own home.

Victoria Coster talks to Bertin Huynh about her new book, From Zero to CEO on how she started a business from nothing and how people down on their luck in a pandemic might be able to start one as well.

21/10/2020

October is Small Business Month. But your relationship with your business may not be built to last. When is the right time to Break Up with your business? Listen to a story done some time ago to find out.

Small business is a wonderful achievement for anyone who decides to take the plunge. It starts with the nerves, excitement and elation we all feel with our first kiss.

17/06/2020

04/06/2020

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07/04/2020

NSW government announces a $34 million package to fast track social housing applicants and temporary accomodation for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness during the pandemic.

"The sector needs to be coordinated like it's never been before" - CEO of Yfoundations, Pam Barker.

Photo by Mihály Köles on Unsplash The Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward said in a statement to 2SER’s On The Money that $14.3 million has been pledged towards services that temporarily house the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. “And $20 million h...