Struggling restaurants get surprising lifeline
The restaurant sector has been one of the hardest hit in recent times, but a new report has found fresh optimism for the industry as online delivery services help businesses stay afloat.
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Aussie beef caught up in US strike
Aussie beef destined for US hamburgers has been left stranded in US waters as tens of thousands of American port workers strike.
Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Aussie shares slip as Middle East mushrooms
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Wednesday as investors braced for a broader war in the Middle East.
What is open this October long weekend
The majority of the country has Monday off for a public holiday. This is what will and won’t be open.
Shocking reason Aussies go into debt
Despite cost-of-living pressures, the average Aussie spends $1309 more than they can afford and the reason is tragic.
Big electricity plan for one Aussie state
Hot on the heels of promising state-owned petrol stations, one premier fighting for his job has made another huge pledge.
Very unexpected sight in regional Aussie town
A town in regional NSW has been treated to an unexpected sight, with a red double-decker “London bus” arriving to pick up locals.
Staggering cost of cyber attacks revealed
The eye-watering cost of cyber attacks on small businesses across the country has been revealed, with one business owner revealing he was forced to start again.
Aussie shares retreat on mining pullback
The Australian sharemarket retreated from record highs on Tuesday on a sharp sell-off in the mining sector.
Aussie workers monitored by ‘scoreboards’
A group of Australian workers are facing constant, real-time monitoring, where their productivity is being displayed on “scoreboards”.
Urgent tax warning as millions risk $330 fine
Millions of Aussies who have not yet filed their latest tax return are being urged to act quickly to avoid hefty penalties.
Aussie shares hit new high on iron ore boom
The Australian sharemarket notched a fresh record high on Monday on the back of a mammoth rally in iron ore prices.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak
The Australian sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on Thursday in a frothy rebound propelled by consumer stocks.
What’s on in Melbourne this Friday
If you manage to dodge the supermarket rush this Friday public holiday in Melbourne, there is plenty to see and do around the city.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
‘Not nearly enough’: Grim call on inflation
Inflation is coming down but experts are warning it isn’t yet time for Aussies to pop the champagne bottles to celebrate a rate cut.
Aussie shares dip lower on big bank fall
The Aussie sharemarket dipped lower on Wednesday as bank stocks tumbled.
Aussie shares dip on hawkish Bullock
The sharemarket dipped lower on Tuesday as the RBA delivered some hawkish rhetoric on interest rates, even as the miners boomed on fresh Chinese support.
Common item smashing Aussie wallets
Despite more EVs and people working from home, Australian fuel prices increased at double the rate of inflation in the 12 months to June.
‘Nightmare’: Obstacle Aussie businesses hate
A high-profile Aussie businessman has backed a state premier, saying he is working hard to reduce every business’s worst “nightmare”.
‘Aussie Owned’: Mum calls for new food label
Aussies love supporting homegrown products, but one mum warns that the widely recognised “Australian Made” logo is not what it seems.
Aussies buckle under ‘wageflation’ pressure
Wages are exploding across Australia, but there’s a downside to the money bump.
Resilient consumer sector lifts Aussie shares
Bumper results from a bellwether retail giant injected renewed confidence into the Aussie sharemarket on Monday.
‘False prophets’: RBA deputy’s warning
A man at the top of the Reserve Bank of Australia has warned Aussies against “false prophets” who claim to know what will happen in the future.
$21m Aussie company goes bust
A $21m healthcare company that specialises in a hi-tech wireless earbud has gone bust in a fallout with a key supplier.
Petrol, diesel car sales slip against EVs
The percentage of petrol and diesel cars sold in Australia is on a steady downward trajectory as the eco-conscious alternatives get more popular.
Aussies earning six-figure salaries feeling the pinch
The cost of living crisis has gotten so out of control in Australia that even those earning $100,000 are asking for pay in advance as they live “pay cheque to pay cheque”.
Major bank shuts down troubled lender
One of Australia’s banking giants has shut down a home loan lender, ending a 33-year-run for the troubled business.
Workers told to get back into offices
The largest employer in the country has ordered its staff to get back into the office as working from home appears done for good.
Aussies to pay more for booze
In another blow for struggling Aussies, the cost of a pint, carton or spirit is rising from Monday, as alcohol tax hikes kick in.
Lender desperate Aussies are turning to
A growing number of Australians are turning to a lender that finances people the major banks deem too risky.
‘Really tough’: Dark storm hitting Aussies
There’s a growing cloud of insolvencies ripping through Australian business and one cafe owner says he can’t catch a break.
Aussies warned as hopes of rate cut fade
More pain could be on the way for mortgage holders and the Albanese government, with an all-important data release tipped to show ‘persistent inflation’ in the economy.
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.
Aussie shares dip lower in cautious trading
The Australian sharemarket edged lower on Wednesday as investors opted for caution following days of political chaos.
Aussies shares fall on US chaos, mining slump
The fallout from the CrowdStrike global tech outage and US President Joe Biden’s decision not to run again have helped push down the Australian sharemarket on Monday.
How some Aussies will get $21k super bump
New forecast shows the average Aussie will be $21,000 richer in retirement after change in payments from this month onwards. Here’s why.
‘Terrible’ blow to farmer after mice plague
A Queensland farmer had spent the last few years recovering from drought and a mice plague when another catastrophe threw “salt on the wound”.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
‘Fed up’: Restaurant loses it at delivery trend
Hospitality business owners are struggling to cope with Uber Eats delivery drivers and riders committing shocking acts after collecting food orders.
Two reasons Aussies are ditching streaming
One of Australia’s largest banks has crunched the numbers to show Aussies are pulling back on streamers and ‘micro treats’ to maintain spending on the two key things that are most important to them.
1.2m new home dream already slipping away
The latest numbers on new home starts are out and it isn’t good news for battlers struggling to live the Australian dream.
New crisis to hit shoppers with higher prices
There’s a growing crisis in Australia’s trucking industry, and shoppers everywhere will be the losers.
Grim warning as tax cuts hit wallets
Aussies will be richer with the arrival of Stage 3 tax cuts, but experts are warning the boost could trigger higher inflation and send mortgage payments soaring.
Aussie businesses wobbling on flat turnover
It’s been a difficult few months for business in Australia and there’s no end in sight, with turnover down for the month of May.
KFC entry triggers fury on famous street
Locals in one multicultural jewel are clucking with anger over plans for a new KFC restaurant in the area, with fears “little guys” could be pushed out.
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