Bargain hunters turn out for early sales
The ABS has released its latest data on retail trade and building approvals, and the numbers show a boost for the Aussie economy.
Economy
‘Cracks showing’: Rate rise threat looms
A growing list of experts now fear the Reserve Bank will hike rates next month, which could have big consequences for millions of Aussies.
‘How do you live here?’: US host rips Sydney
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has weighed in on one of Australia’s most contentious issues, days after blasting a journalist as “stupid”.
1400 jobs in limbo as mine fire burns
A fire at a major coalmine has caused hundreds of workers to be sent home and their futures are uncertain.
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‘Scrap them’: Albo given $228bn warning
Contentious tax breaks for people with multiple properties are on track to cost the budget $228bn, prompting calls for the concessions to be scrapped.
Shock back-to-school costs revealed
The amount Australians will be spending on school supplies this year has been revealed, and the figure may shock you.
Wild photo reveals grim reality for renters
Tenants across Australia are caught in the middle, squeezed by both soaring prices and short supply.
Aussie bank slapped with hefty fine
An Aussie bank has been whacked with almost $1m in fines after admitting to providing false representations to customers about their home loans.
IMF drops Aussie interest rates bombshell
The IMF has warned the Albanese government must slash spending and the Reserve Bank should hike rates even further.
ASX snaps five-day losing streak
Led by a rally in tech stocks, the local share market finished in the green for the first time in five days, but closed out the week 1 per cent lower.
Sad reason 7kg melon is selling for $10
A Queensland farmer is selling this 7kg watermelon by the side of the road for $10, here’s why.
‘Battlers’: Thorpe fires up over tax cuts
The Independent Senator doled out criticisms on the tax changes just days after the Prime Minister aired his strongest commitment to the contentious policy to date.
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