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 shares flat with all eyes on Israel
The sharemarket inched higher on Thursday as investors braced for Israel’s response to Iranian missile and terror attacks and the release of crucial US jobs data.
‘Kick in the guts’: Major uni to slash jobs
An elite Australian university has been forced to slash jobs because of a huge deficit, which not even enrolling more students could fix.
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.
Massive job cuts hit Aussie insurance giant
A job cull is sweeping through one of Australia’s biggest insurance companies, even as the company rakes in big profits.
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”.
Surprising retirement reality for Gen Z Aussies
Millennials and Gen Z Aussies might be locked out of housing, but in one area of economic life they are in prime position.
Aussie shares slip as Middle East mushrooms
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Wednesday as investors braced for a broader war in the Middle East.
Popular childcare chain collapses
A popular chain of childcare centres has collapsed, with a common trend in Australian workplace habits possibly to blame.
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.
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”.
Esteemed vet killed in tragic buggy crash
A hardworking, well-respected and personable country vet has died in his 30s on his remote cattle station.
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.
Popular burger joint abruptly closes
A restaurant that told customers to “fear not” has been hit by trouble sweeping the hospitality sector.
Panic as festival ticket company goes bust
A company that had been a part of international events such as Coachella and Pitchfork has gone under, impacting Australia’s music scene.
‘Nasty’: Bride cops abuse after paying $6000
Couples who forked out up to $7000 for special memories have revealed their “horrible” experiences.
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.
Footy fans face Qantas strike threat
A massive union strike is hitting Qantas over the next week, as thousands prepare to fly to Melbourne for the big AFL grand final on Saturday.
‘Property investor’ Albo blasted on housing
The Greens have again taken aim at Anthony Albanese over his government’s stand on a key tax benefit for property owners.
Aussie shares dip lower on big bank fall
The Aussie sharemarket dipped lower on Wednesday as bank stocks tumbled.
Uber change hits major Aussie airport
Australia’s largest airport has announced a massive shake-up to its kerbside pick-up options.
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.
‘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”.
‘Illegal’: Questions raised over collapsed firm
Customers have been left impacted by the collapse of a building company, with further concerns now being aired.
‘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.
‘Misled’: Bombshell emails from huge chain
The well known chain has been under fire and now it is offering refunds after allegations franchisees were deceived.
Major issue in solving Aussie housing crisis
With Australia’s housing crisis ever-worsening, one group has revealed the 130,000-strong gap stopping it from being solved.
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