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Tax reform poised to help Aussie families
Leading food relief charities have welcomed a tax reform which would help tackle food insecurity in Australia and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
SecondBite and FareShare join forces
Two leading food relief charities, SecondBite and FareShare, have announced their merger in an effort to tackle food insecurity in Australia.
Hailey Bieber announces surprise pregnancy
Singer Justin Bieber and wife Hailey are expecting their first child, announcing the news with a high-fashion pregnancy photoshoot. See the pictures.
Aussies charmed by cherry blossom season
The number of Aussie travelling to Japan during the famous cherry blossom season has almost doubled since pre Covid times
Quantum Leap: PM’s multi-millions for tech
A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.
Global eyes on Port Douglas marina
Syrian billionaire Ghassan Aboud may have abandoned glitzy plans to transform the Port Douglas marina, but heavyweight international investors are showing strong interest.
Coles drops prices on 300 products
Coles’ budget-friendly bonanza: over 300 products discounted, including hearty meat favourites. See what’s getting cheaper.
23 items for under $20: Aldi launches its own fashion range
If you love an Aldi bargain, brace yourself. The supermarket chain is debuting its own brand of leisurewear. See full list of items.
State’s crackdown on dodgy landlords
One state government has announced a $4m crackdown on dodgy landlords after bringing in strict new laws to help boost the living conditions of renters.
Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed
The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men
Union lashed in Qantas compensation fight
The Transport Workers Union has been slammed for “sitting on its backside” in a years-long fight to compel Qantas to compensate 1700 illegally sacked workers.
Calls for Australia to crackdown on TikTok
The TikTok app, and its 8.5 million Australian users, face an uncertain outlook with growing concerns by governments over its safety.
Australia’s $1.5bn trump card in Meta fight
The parent company behind Facebook could face a mammoth fine if found to have breached a major agreement with news publishers.
Optus fined $1.5m after ‘alarming’ breach
Close to 200,000 mobile customers were put at risk after the telco giant failed to share critical emergency data.
No easy fix to mobile chaos
A push to introduce temporary emergency roaming services during natural disasters has been met with resistance given its limitations and excessive cost.
Business apologises for misleading customers
An Australian online business could face penalties of up to $10m after admitting it misled consumers, but says changes have been made to its service.
Everything to know ahead of Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows
Taylor Swift kicks off her four Sydney shows tonight. Here’s all your questions on what to know before the show answered.
Alleged Woolies vandal banned from stores
A court has slapped a strict ban on a man accused of vandalising a Woolies store in protest of the grocery giant’s decision to stop stocking Australia Day merch.
‘Switch off now’: Urgent household recall
Aussies have been urged to search for a ‘dangerous’ item lurking in many homes.
The Wiggles’ brave new chapter
The Wiggles, Australia’s most beloved children’s musical group, is empowering our youngest generation to express their emotions by launching a set of 12 Brave Little Books in collaboration with UNICEF Australia.
Coles and Arnott’s team up to launch limited edition hot cross buns
Coles has teamed up with Arnott’s Biscuits to offer limited edition Iced VoVo and Pizza Shapes hot cross buns.
How families can save $2000 a year on home internet
The Federal Government has extended a program that provides struggling families with free home internet to help children with online study. Here’s how you apply.
Major brands hit by credit card scam
Thousands of Australian shoppers have fallen victim to a major online scam, affecting major brands.
Watch: FlagPie ignites love affair with premiership cup
There is an expression that players are married to premierships, but Collingwood star defender Jack Crisp has taken the saying literally in a recent Instagram post. Watch the video here.
Huge defect found in popular car range
A major defect in a popular car range has prompted an urgent recall being issued for people to take it into their mechanic and get it fixed.
Huge defect found in popular car range
A major defect in a popular car range has prompted an urgent recall being issued for people to take it into their mechanic and get it fixed.
$650 million economic nightmare facing Aus
One state is facing a massive economic blow after a major mining company announced its refinery would gradually close.
Boxing Day sales: Top deals on offer
Retailers are offering a slew of Boxing Day deals across a range of popular brands including Apple, Dyson and KitchenAid.
Hot cross buns go on sale today
The Christmas lights are still up and Easter is months away but that hasn’t stopped a supermarket giant from rolling out hot cross buns on Boxing Day.
Cut price bubbles for NYE party
Australians are expected to drink four times more bubbles on New Year’s Eve than any other day of the year with prosecco, which is a sparkling wine, expected to be a popular option this New Year’s Eve.
Avoid the scam traps this Xmas
Avoid the scam traps in digital purchases this Christmas
One in three people skipping meals to save money
Christmas will be a struggle for many families as parents and pet-owners frequently skip meals to make ends meet.
JB Hi-Fi hits back at ‘junk’ claims
Aussie retail giant JB Hi-Fi has hit back after shocking allegations it ripped off customers for more than a decade.
Kid-free cruises to be won by teachers
Nobody deserves a kid-free break more than teachers so Sir Richard Branson is giving educators a chance to win a cruise aboard his Virgin Voyages.
‘Shocking’: Nearly $159m in stolen wages
Staggering new figures have exposed the depths of systemic underpayment in Australian universities.
‘Perfect storm’ threatens retail giant
An iconic century-old Aussie brand is facing a “perfect storm” of dire economic conditions and store closures that it may not be able to weather.
Matt Preston urges Aussies to support SecondBite
With cost of living a major issue this Christmas, Matt Preston has joined Coles to support food rescue organisation SecondBite
Labor ‘obsessed’ with ‘renewable ideology’
Labor has been slammed for being “out of date” on nuclear energy and having an “obsession” with renewables, just days away from a major climate conference in the Middle East.
50% off: Huge Black Friday household deals on offer
With cost of living biting hard, Black Friday deals offer a way to have big on everyday essentials to help cut down your supermarket bill. See the top deals.
‘Clown show’: Outage rocks Aussie airport
Frustrated travellers have slammed a power outage at a major Aussie airport as a “clown show” after computers and screening technology were impacted, leading to delays.
Grim warning on future Aussie jobs
Australia has been urged to fund a $1bn national AI initiative as a new report exposes a grim future for workers.
‘Disgrace’: Serial protester slams court ruling
A serial protester has lashed out at the legal system after he learned his fate for his involvement in a pro-Palestinian blockade that shut down a pivotal port.
Dire legal issue looming over Optus
A legal expert has outlined why Optus could face more legal woes after a nationwide outage crippled the country, including the most vital health services.
Coles’ big update on popular shopping feature
Coles has made a big move to extend Quiet Hour across its stores to five days a week to help customers. See how it will work.
$2 ticket to instant millionaire
In the spirit of Christmas generosity, Mater Prize Home is rolling out it’s biggest prize package valued at $4.2 million which includes a waterfront home, Tesla, boat, jet skis and gold bullion.
Huge price drop on Coles fan favourite
In a bid to make the upcoming festive season more budget-friendly, Coles is offering its cheapest ham in a long time.
Melbourne’s west set to get moving with West Gate Tunnel
Melbourne’s west is booming, but roads haven’t kept up with the population. That’s soon set to change.
The $4 wine you want at your Xmas table
Curtis Stone’s festive feast face-off: Christmas roast pork, glazed ham and turkey washed down with a $4 sauvignon blanc.
How Russell Crowe almost missed Hollywood break
The director of one of Russell Crowe’s first major movies has revealed how and why he was almost snubbed for the role.
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