‘No end in sight:’ Housing crisis 91% worse
Hundreds of thousands of households in a major mining state believe their housing situation to be unaffordable, a troubling new report has found.
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6000 jobs at risk as smelter nears collapse
Rio Tinto’s mammoth Tomago aluminium smelter is reportedly close to collapse, putting some 6000 jobs at risk.
Millions to be hit by new credit rule
From Tuesday, sweeping new changes are coming to Buy Now Pay Later services, potentially impacting millions of Australians. Here’s what it means for you.
Major Aussie trucking company goes under
A third-generation family company employing about 300 staff is due to close after nearly 80 years in the business.
Australia laughing all the way to the bank
New data reveals Australia’s beef exports are hitting record numbers as China and the US hoover up our products amid the trade war.
State’s $28m AI plan revealed
Company workers aren’t the only ones facing an AI tidal wave, with one state announcing a new $28m drive to embed the tech revolution into its public sector.
Two words spell pain for Aussie industry
One of Australia’s shakiest industries could be set for another round of setbacks following comments from Energy Minister Chris Bowen this week.
When Aussies will get faster internet
The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.
Aussie wine giant smashed by tariffs
Aussie drinks giant Treasury Wine Estates has revealed a fresh blow from the economic turmoil of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Text from beauty clinic devastates customers
The first sign something was wrong was when customers realised their appointments had been cancelled. That was just the beginning.
Price of common Aussie staples to soar
The price of two staple grocery items are set to soar as farmers face extreme weather hardships – and the whole eastern Aussie seaboard could feel the squeeze.
Big call after Trump’s tariff blow
Donald Trump has stoked outrage after doubling the levy on Australia’s steel exports – but there still might be a “pathway” for an exemption.
Australia’s first wind farm to be shut down
The energy company behind Australia’s first commercial wind farm has announced it will be shutting down the operation that has come to the end of its technical life.
New Qantas rule after turbulence shock
Qantas has promised an expansion of its staff safety procedures following a shock turbulence event that injured three cabin crew. Here’s what happened.
Brutal text sent to staff as company collapses
A major family business has been forced to close after 30 years, with staff learning they no longer had jobs during an all-staff meeting.
Influencer-backed product recalled
A popular tech brand spruiked by influencers has been forced to recall a product due to concerns it could catch fire.
‘Hope’: Huge leap in dementia treatment
A breakthrough drug expected to give back years to hundreds of thousands of Australians suffering through a debilitating disease has been approved.
Simple energy trick costing you $171
Energy providers have been accused of using deliberately misleading names to cost the average Aussie $171 a year on their electricity bills.
Bombshell report exposes Aussie pay shame
A new report has laid bare shocking statistics about the gender pay gap in Australia’s public sector – and why it needs to change.
Reason for Aussie airline’s mega profits
Two of Australia’s biggest airlines are paving the way for a duopoly of the skies, with the consumer watchdog explaining how they reaped mega profits in the first half of the financial year.
Hundreds face axe after smelter shutdown
Hundreds of workers have been left in limbo after a major industrial plant announced an indefinite suspension of operations – raising concerns about jobs and energy prices.
Major telco accused of ‘tricking’ Aussies
Vodafone is calling for the ACCC to investigate its rival Telstra after claiming the telco giant has been misleading its customers for more than a decade.
Chaos as Aldi must-haves hit shelves
Chaotic and crowded scenes have erupted as shoppers scramble to Aldi stores to get their hands on items from a highly popular but limited Special Buys range.
Aussie housing truth no one wanted to hear
An international housing affordability study has backed up what many Aussies already know – four major Australian cities are ‘impossibly unaffordable’.
Albo backs pay rise for millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussie workers would receive a pay rise if the Fair Work Commission agrees to increase wages for low paid workers, with the PM backing in a raise.
Shock jump in Australia’s employment rate
A staggering number of Australians have found a new job in the month of April, but it could impact houses.
‘Simply doesn’t make sense’: Ad ban slapped on ham sandwiches
Advertisements for ham and salad sandwiches will soon be banned from buses and trains in South Australia. Here’s why.
Major update in historic Aussie rocket launch
There’s been a huge update as Gilmour Space Technologies enters its launch window to fire off a rocket into orbit.
Countdown to Aussie space dream begins
The countdown has begun for an Aussie company’s dream to lift-off into space and begin competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Aussie shares lift on Trump trade deal hopes
Cautious investors pushed the Australian sharemarket higher on Thursday on the prospect of a new Trump trade deal with the UK.
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