Video of epic petrol dispute spat
THRIFTY rentals customer Adam Falzon filmed his spat with a staff member who accused him of not refilling the tank.
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Bar fights for topless waitresses
AN Aussie pub has lost its application to have “skimpies” serve drinks, but the owner says he won’t give up his battle to provide what patrons want.
Undervalued vase sells for a fortune
THE auction house thought the painted vase was a nice copy of a Chinese antique. Eagle-eyed bidders soon proved them wrong.
Dreamworld to lure back visitors
VISITORS are slowly returning to Dreamworld and the park will soon launch an advertising blitz to lure people back ahead of the Easter holidays.
Australia Post profit soars to $131m
AUSTRALIA Post’s first-half net profit has skyrocketed to $131 million, up from $16 million a year ago.
AusPost’s fight over four words
ONE company wants to cut Australia Post’s prices by 40 per cent but the under-fire government behemoth is going into battle.
From $18 to a multi-millionaire
WHEN Ali Brown decided she wanted to run her own business, she was flat broke. Now she’s got millions in the bank and posse of loyal followers.
Orange shortage could ruin brunch plans
FIRST, there was the great avocado famine of 2016. Now, 2017 is set to bring a whole new shortage crisis for brunch lovers with orange juicers squeezed.
Medibank’s plan to lure customers back
MEDIBANK is trying to win back support with a raft of new sweeteners — as well as informing doctors on which specialists offer gap-free treatment.
Medibank half-year profit up 1.9%
MEDIBANK has lifted half-year profit 1.9 per cent to $231.9 million as higher investment income offset lower returns from its health insurance business.
End of the road for Wicked Campers
FOR eight years, Wicked Campers have been free to continue their spray-painting misogyny without fear of repercussion. Not anymore.
Seafood giant convicted of lobster cruelty
GRAPHIC WARNING: A popular Sydney seafood store has been charged with animal cruelty after they were caught inhumanely butchering a lobster.
‘Hippie’ dentist banned over HIV scare
HE DESCRIBED his clinic in Sydney’s eastern suburbs as “a bit third world”. Now his dodgy dental practice has finally been shut down.
Australia Post’s sneaky rip-off
WHILE the CEO’s package has been steadily growing, Australia Post has been slowly ripping off customers for 30 years.
Know what the Maccas logo really means?
THE McDonald’s logo is instantly familiar. But you’ll never guess the secret, sexual meaning behind the iconic golden arches.
Under Armour is in big trouble
SPORTSWEAR giant Under Armour is in big trouble. Sales are falling, execs are leaving and its market value has lost nearly $4 billion in one day.
Spotless facing financial mess
CLEANING and catering group Spotless plans to vigorously defend any allegations it misled investors about its 2015 financial results.
Pauline’s surprising $2.3m backers
QUEENSLAND cabbies have unanimously voted to fund a $2.3 million “slush fund” to support One Nation at the state election.
Ridiculous rules ruining childhood
CAKE bans are just the beginning. Some of the restrictions on what kids can do these days are seriously over the top.
What will happen to the lockout laws?
WITH “Casino Mike” gone, there’s one question on the minds of Sydneysiders who like to party. Here’s what it means for those pesky lockout laws.
Pokemon Go’s insane amount of money
INTEREST in augmented reality game Pokemon Go might have now dwindled down to next to nothing, but this doesn’t mean it wasn’t a roaring success.
Lotto player raking in millions
A YEAR ago, it didn’t even exist. But after throwing its hat in the ring over the $2bn US Powerball jackpot, it’s cleaning up big time.
Bega is bringing Vegemite home
VEGEMITE will be Australian-owned once again after Bega Cheese agreed to buy the iconic spread and other well-known brands for $460 million.
‘I was offered $2 billion to do a deal’
DONALD Trump’s finances are still a huge issue, with just 10 days left before he becomes president. He finally addressed the controversy overnight.
Proof we all go crazy in summer
DRUNKENNESS, overspending, overeating and crime through the roof. Here’s proof we go nuts at this time of year.
Australia Post fails to deliver for Xmas
“I HOPE we get to the bottom of this before Christmas.” Those are the not-so-comforting words of Australia’s Post social media rep amid the chaos.
‘Tiny mistake cost me $187,000’
CASEY Dowsett thought he had a straightforward insurance claim, but a tiny, common mistake has left him penniless.
Photo spruikers fined $1.1 million
A BUSINESS which tricked Aboriginal consumers into paying up to $10,000 for family photo packages has been fined $1.1 million.
Dreamworld reopens thrill rides
ALMOST two months after tragedy struck, the beleaguered theme park has reopened some of its thrill rides and cut prices to coax back visitors.
Petrol firms on notice over price hikes
THE consumer watchdog has put Big Petrol on notice, saying there is no good reason for a price hike between now and Christmas.
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