150,000 still at risk of Triple-0 blackout
An approaching signal shutdown could knock out triple-0 calls for a huge number of Aussies, a leading telecommunications giant has warned.
Economy
Aussie shares dip lower in cautious trading
The Australian sharemarket edged lower on Wednesday as investors opted for caution following days of political chaos.
Bunnings hits back on lead poisoning claim
Bunnings has hit back at claims from union workers they may have been exposed to dangerous lead levels after purchasing products at one of its stores.
‘Extreme pressure’: Interest rates bite
Aussies are being hit with “extreme pressure” from the cost of living crisis with millions facing an impossible choice.
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Women the key to building new homes
A construction boss says the failure to attract female tradies into the workforce is hampering Australia’s ability to build enough homes.
Big reason interest rates will be cut ‘soon’
Rate cuts aren’t forecast until December 2024 but this prediction doesn’t tell the full story of what’s happening in Australia.
Best ‘era’: Decade Australia thrived
It was the era our economy was growing strongly, the average Aussie could afford homes and unemployment had fallen.
Man faces jail for building bridge on property
A WA man is facing jail time under cultural heritage laws for disrupting the rainbow serpent after building a bridge over a creek on his property.
Major Aussie ally slides into recession
Britain officially is in recession, dealing another blow to its embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
ASX rebounds after weak start
The Australian sharemarket has lifted for the first time this week, as the tech sector benefits from a major takeover bid.
‘Let taxpayers down’ after $290k splurge
Federal bureaucrats have apologised to taxpayers after blowing $290,000 on work trips and meetings at five star restaurants.
Unemployment rises to two-year high
An extra 22,000 Australians entered 2024 without a job, with the latest figures showing unemployment rate has jumped above 4 per cent for the first time in two years.
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