Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Economy
Worrying sign Aussies crippled by debt
Australians have been warned about leaning on risky high-cost credit options like buy now, pay later and payday loans.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
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‘Worst’: Reason 2023 was such a bin fire
This year has been of the most challenging years for Australian households in decades and there’s a clear reason why.
Aussies without power until New Year
One state’s Christmas Day storm has wreaked havoc, leaving thousands without power and denying families a Boxing Day out at a tourism mecca’s famous theme parks.
Shameful truth shows industry on the brink
New data should put Australia to shame as corporate wrongdoing runs rampant, while victims are left with nothing amid a growing crisis.
ASX-listed weed company goes bust
The company behind the largest cannabis manufacturing facility in the southern hemisphere has entered administration amid “disunity” at board level.
ASX-listed weed company goes bust
The company behind the largest cannabis manufacturing facility in the southern hemisphere has entered administration amid “disunity” at board level.
Aussie splurge on prawns in last-minute frenzy
Australians haven’t let the cost-of-living pressures stop them from flocking to the shops to spend up on seafood.
Industry set for $116m Christmas blow
Shoppers are anticipated to indulge in an eye-watering spending spree this Boxing Day, but one retail category will still feel the pinch.
ASX steady ahead of Christmas break
Despite gains in energy and real estate stocks helping to offset a drag in consumer staples, the sharemarket finished flat on Friday.
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