A bird-friendly garden can become a haven for local bird species, and you, your family, and house guests can relish in bird-watching in your backyard. There are several ways that you can make your green outdoors spaces more enticing to feathered species. You can follow these tips to start inviting birds to frolic in your garden.

•  Birds will relish in a birdbath. Your local nursery or hardware store should have a range of birdbaths, which can simply be placed in your garden bed. Refill the bath water each time you are watering your plants.
•  Refrain from feeding local birds. It is not appropriate to feed birds in their natural habitat, because it could upset their natural foraging and feeding patterns.
•  Plant native trees such as wattles, banksias and bottlebrush to attract birds.
•  Have a variety of flowering plants so that you have flowers in bloom throughout the entire year, to accommodate for migrating birds.

When choosing the right pet for your family unit, it is important to consider the following factors. Who will be the primary carer for your new pet? What percentage of your annual family budget can you realistically allocate to your pet? How will your pet impact on your current lifestyle?

When you bring a pet into your life, it requires commitment, diligence, effort and love. If you work long hours, then a pet that requires constantly attention will not necessarily work with your lifestyle. When choosing a breed of dog, consider the size of your backyard, fencing requirements and your ability to exercise your dog.

Many cats and dog shed hair, so it is important to consider any family members who suffer from allergies. Fish are a great way to introduce your children to the responsibilities involved with caring for an animal.

Managing your taxes can become a less time-consuming and relatively hassle-free process if you take an organised approach to organising your taxes throughout the entire financial year. Determine the best taxation method to suit your life. You can lodge your tax online, over the phone, manually, or in conjunction with a tax agent or specialist.

Annually spring clean your home office to allow for an appropriate amount of space for your taxation documents. Clearly label files by monthly increments for easy access. You could ask your employer to email your payslips and group certificates to your home email address, so you have an easily accessible electronic documentation. It is also useful to create a spreadsheet in Excel to keep track of your receipts throughout the year. If you make sure that you update it once a month, you hopefully will not be faced with a mountain of receipts come tax time. 

Familiarise yourself with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) website, to ensure that you are familiar with tax terminology and up-to-date with legislation changes. The current E-Tax option helps you to prepare your income tax return, and lodge your claim online. The ATO is currently revising the method for lodging tax online for the next financial year.