Buy now pay later provider in receivership
Yet another buy now pay later company has hit financial troubles, after previously spruiking a $400 million stock market listing.
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Christmas casualty of cost-of-living crisis
Even Santa and his helpers can’t escape the country’s cost-of-living squeeze, with more Aussies set to turn out the lights on a beloved festive season tradition.
Major reason one group of Aussies can’t work
A massive difference as to why men and women in Australia can’t work full-time has been revealed in new data.
One thing Aussies ditching in droves
Cash is no longer king, a new survey has found, with less than one in 10 consumer payments made with notes and coins.
Why under-40s are starting businesses in droves
High living costs prompt some new businesses but there are other key reasons why Millennials and Gen Y become entrepreneurs.
Iconic ice cream factory gets $100m rebuild
A beloved Aussie ice cream factory is back in business after a $100 million repair build, following the devastating floods that swept the region in 2022.
Woman’s simple idea scores big Woolies deal
An indigenous woman from Central Western NSW has triumphed over adversity to create a booming business.
Woman’s $25,000 Afterpay rule shock
A Sydney woman has revealed her shock after discovering a little-known rule meant she was out of pocket $25,000, which she says “crippled” her.
Afterpay under fire as merchants expose ‘rort’
Small Australian businesses are calling out Afterpay for withholding tens of thousands of dollars of their revenue
Grim photos show reality of rental crisis
A shocking rental lists a dank garage for $1000 a month in a grim reveal of the country’s rental crisis, with many asking how it is legal.
Radical proposal for state’s sex workers
A radical change to sex work is on the cards for one Australian state with a long history of progressive reform. Here’s everything you need to know.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
Telstra blackout hits one town
Locals in a small town in South Australia have been struggling with Telstra outages for more than a week.
The social media geniuses making millions
Find out how these Australian entrepreneurs leveraged their social media success into multimillion-dollar businesses.
Aussie airline’s bold new $59 flight
The budget carrier is offering travellers new direct flights to two of Australia’s most spectacular tourist destinations for just $59.
‘Silly’: Brawl erupts over new money model
One state’s parliament erupted in a shouting match over how vital roads and bridges will be funded, as the federal government tries to claw back billions in cost blowouts.
Aussies kids’ math fail threatens nation’s dreams
Young Australians are struggling to maintain math standards and one expert has warned it threatens the nation’s infrastructure dreams.
Jewish school’s ‘blood money’ refused
A Sydney business has come under fire for refusing to accommodate a Jewish high school, with the owner then boasting about the decision online
‘Cowboy tradies’ killing Aussie builders
Cashie-driven cowboy tradies are strangling legitimate builders and it’s costing customers across the country big.
Jim’s Mowing bizarre business move
The king of the Aussie franchise is lending his hand to the beauty industry offering a wide range of treatments to customers.
Australia’s top 36 small businesses revealed
These top 36 Aussie small businesses are leading the way across the country when it comes to innovation, inspiration and economic know-how.
Aussie suburb with no rentals available
There are now several suburbs across major cities without any spare rooms for desperate renters.
US tradie’s insane free assault rifle offer
An American tradie said by “stirring the pot” his company has generated more than $100,000 in less than a week.
‘It’s a bit much’: Optus CEO eviscerated
As she rushed to clean up the massive outage, Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin managed to make the situation even worse.
Last Big Bank smacks Aussie homeowners
Australia’s biggest bank is the last of the Big Four to slug Aussie homeowners with another lift in interest rates. Here’s how much you’ll pay.
Shock figure behind business collapse
New data has unveiled the most significant annual exodus of businesses from the economy since records began.
Bold move to ban gas in Aussie city
A council in the heart of one of Australia’s biggest cities has reignited the war over gas with a shock move.
Popular Sydney bar closes doors
A beloved and iconic Sydney bar has abruptly closed its doors, with devastated locals calling it a “sad, sad day”.
Why Aussies will pay less for bottle of wine
Australian wine lovers look set to enjoy quality reds at reduced prices for years to come because of these factors.
Aussie owed $55k as staff quit en masse
A customer has demanded a $55k refund for a product that doesn’t work as promised, while staff at the company continue to leave.
Businesses to ‘face the music’ over rising debt
Experts warn that there could be a “surge” in businesses collapsing as the ATO continues to go after mounting debt.
Home builder collapses amid dire warning
Another Aussie home builder has collapsed with an industry expert warning “firms are falling everywhere”.
Major probe into Aussie price crisis
An inquiry into price gouging has been met with fierce resistance from employers as debate rages over the cause of Australia’s surging inflation.
Popular homewares company collapses
A trendy Melbourne-based homewares company with an A-list following has suddenly collapsed.
Cruel reason booze-free Bottle-O collapsed
The owner of a popular alcohol-free drinks business has revealed the real reason her business has collapsed.
500 units in limbo after builder collapse
Another major Australian construction company has been placed into administration, with workers stood down and construction halted on hundreds of units.
Huge list names, shames work exploiters
Hundreds of Aussie businesses – from accounting firms to cleaners – have been named and shamed by border force officials for exploiting migrant workers.
21yo Aussies’ $200k business empire
Three 21-year-old Aussies have launched an empire off the back of a pair of socks — and it’s made them $200,000.
Bride loses thousands in venue disaster
A bride and her fiance are $10,000 out-of-pocket after the shock collapse of a popular NSW wedding venue.
Boutique building firm collapses
Property owners have been left scrambling after another construction company has fallen into liquidation – but there’s still hope money will be recovered.
Another sign Aussies are doing it tough
In more troubling signs for the economy, Australians are spending less in this area, with cracks forming in the digital economy.
One item Aussies ditching in cost crisis
New data shows Australian households spent more in the year to May, but held back on discretionary items.
Easy way Aussies can score $950 per year
Two mums were sick of copping late fees on their bills for lack of time to pay them. Now they have a solution that’s saving Aussies hundreds.
Iconic Australian brand sold
One of Australia’s favourite alcohol brands has announced it will be under new ownership, but not all fans are happy with the decision.
Influencers to claim big this tax time
Australians with a side hustle can make the most out of their upcoming tax returns by following these simple tips.
Aussie online booze retailer collapses
An online alcohol retailer has become the latest victim of inflation pressures, collapsing just a month after announcing it was up for sale.
Surprise home office tax write-offs you can claim
There have been major changes to what you can claim now it’s tax time again, with some surprise new inclusions thrown in by the ATO.
Crumbling gym’s debt snowballs by $10m
An Aussie gym chain at the centre of a massive collapse is facing an eyewatering debt according to a report obtained by news.com.au.
Major gym chain collapses after $5m dispute
A major Australian gym chain has quietly collapsed with multiple stores and franchises abruptly shutting down, amid a messy $5 million legal fight.
‘I quit uni, now I make $10,000 a day’
Chloe felt that university wasn’t right for her and dropped out, now she’s laughing all the way to the bank thanks to this one idea.
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