‘Broken’: 1 in 5 Aussies retire in poverty
The number of Aussies retiring in poverty is rising, as the housing crisis and an unfair superannuation system hurts low-income households.
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‘Emotional harm’: Shock claims against Optus
Australia’s consumer rights watchdog is suing Optus, alleging the carrier “exploited” vulnerable customers.
Grim warning for Australian economy
Stage 3 tax cuts and wage growth have only marginally lifted retail sales in Australia, sparking this warning.
‘Cross-shopping’ trend taking over Australia
Australians are finding new ways to save at the checkout, with more hunting around for the cheapest prices.
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ASX falls as ‘all eyes on watch for war’
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When big bank expects rate hike
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‘Now is the time’: Mining giant’s border call
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ASX up as Russia-linked commodities surge
Fears Russia is poised to invade Ukraine sent oil and gold prices higher, boosting Aussie producers of the commodities and lifting the ASX.
Russia threat ‘could spark crypto slump’
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Huge cost of filthy restaurants revealed
The huge cost of hygiene failures in Australia’s restaurants has been laid bare in a new report.
Retail giant reveals best-selling products
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Packer’s $3.2b payday from Crown sale
Reclusive billionaire James Packer now has an easy exit from Crown Resorts and will walk away $3.2bn richer if a takeover offer succeeds.
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