Worker paid $300 to live in living room tent
A migrant worker’s shocking experience living in a tent in her living room has been revealed at an inquiry into Australia’s price gouging crisis.
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ASX edges higher but tech hammered
Despite heavy losses in tech and energy stocks, the local benchmark edged higher due as health stocks rose.
Big four bank’s eye-watering cash windfall
Banking giant NAB has reported a handsome increase in cash earnings despite a “challenging” end to the year.
ASX rises on tech stock surge
A rally in tech stocks offset losses in mining and energy shares on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark into the green at the closing bell.
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Big consequence of Chinese tariffs
One of Australia’s major wine exporters says China’s latest tariff slap will cost local jobs and hurt the ‘lifeblood’ of the industry.
Businesses turn backs on China
A large number of businesses across the Asia Pacific are looking to minimise their reliance on China as trade tensions worsen, a new report has found.
ASX dips but still up for the week
The ASX lost ground, not helped by China’s wine tariff news, but is still at nine-month highs and on track for a stellar month.
Youi claim response ‘a complete joke’
Youi took almost two years to settle a storm damage claim in Broken Hill, leaving the residents tearing their hair out at the ‘complete joke’ response.
Collapsed building empire owes $60m
Construction company Grocon owes creditors about $60 million but could be saved from the brink if its bitter Barangaroo court battle succeeds.
Travel cancellation fees ‘a burning issue’
Helloworld Travel concedes excessive cancellation fees are a ‘burning issue’ but blames airlines, cruise and tour operators.
Telstra to be fined $50m over sales tactics
Australia’s major telecommunications provider Telstra has been taken to court after admitting to aggressive selling tactics used in three states.
Big sign Qantas HQ will leave Sydney
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has had a key meeting which signals a strong possibility the airline’s headquarters could be moving to a new state.
Aussie shareholders pocket gains
Shareholders pocketing recently achieved gains drove the ASX lower today, with banks among stocks sold down.
How mum made $50k in six hours
An Aussie mum has hit the jackpot with her COVID-19-busting invention raking in more than $50,000 in less than six hours.
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