Small businesses hit hard in shock deal
Hundreds of small Aussie businesses have suffered a huge blow in government deal.
Technology
How your daily shop is set to change
The way Australians shop is set to change after a major shake-up to supermarket payments was announced.
One thing Aussies won‘t cop on climate
Australians are keen to see the government reach an agreement on net-zero but the government has ruled out a return to a controversial policy.
Qld hydrogen revolution rolls on
Queensland’s clean energy revolution continues apace with Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest again on hand to announce another green jobs boost.
Big claim about Uber Eats driver pay
Uber claims its food delivery drivers are paid a much bigger wage than what’s been claimed because workers do one thing.
Facebook ruthlessly mocked by Twitter
Social media users on Twitter have responded to the tech giant’s outage of its most popular apps, with hilarious memes and comments.
‘They don’t care’: Telstra boss’s pay targeted
Australia’s notoriously slow and unreliable phone and internet service has come under fire.
Aussie companies worth more than $1b
Known as unicorns, these Aussie founders have amassed a fortune by creating business for everything from design to new ways of banking.
Holmes ‘best business person’ boast
The Theranos founder’s fraud trial has begun, revealing 600 pages of texts between her ex, who was also the chief operating officer at the blood testing company.
Aus Post reveals Christmas hiring blitz
Australia Post is anticipating a whopping Christmas demand for parcels with a recruitment drive underway across the country.
Bitcoin traders issue stark warning
Buying and selling cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin could see you have your bank account shut down, a parliament inquiry has heard.
WhatsApp won’t work for millions
Millions will be abruptly cut off from their ability to access to messages, photos and videos from loved ones.
Apple, Google put on notice
Almost 80 per cent of phone payments are made on Apple devices. Now the government wants to force the tech giants to open up their digital wallets.
Afterpay suffers $156.3 million loss
It was a massive 700 per cent increase in losses compared to last year for the buy now, pay later service, but the co-founders are still billionaires.
Tech tsar gives up US extradition fight
A Russian tech tycoon has surrendered after almost three years of fighting his extradition to the US from behind bars in Australia.
Telstra accused of duping customers
The country’s biggest telcos are being taken to court for allegedly misleading hundreds of thousands of Aussies over this one integral thing.
Huge blow for Elizabeth Holmes’ trial
The former billionaire CEO of now-defunct health technology company Theranos, has been denied a move which will hurt her defence.
One way to save small businesses
With more than $8 billion in retail trade at risk and concerns around extended lockdowns with the outbreak, one change could turn things around.
John McAfee broke after $100m spree
An author who collaborated with the tech pioneer on a book while he was on the run, has claimed he blew his cash on “bizarre” purchases.
‘Horrendous’: Fight over harsh new rule
A group is backing the decision for compulsory Covid-19 testing after fury over hundreds of essential workers left queuing for up hours.
Internet sells for $7.2m in virtual auction
The 10,000 lines of code that made up the backbone of the internet have been sold as an NFT for a staggering sum of money.
Influencers to be fined $133k for dud tips
Aussie social media influencers could soon be slapped with hefty fines or jail sentences. But in a surprising twist, they’re welcoming the move.
Dire warning about Apple AirTags
Australia’s consumer watchdog is warning parents to keep Apple AirTags out of reach from children due to safety concerns.
TikTok makes a massive $45 billion
The Chinese-owned company revealed the platform has 1.9 billion monthly active users across all its platforms and is reportedly worth $45 billion.
Refund wait times to shrink dramatically
Ever waited 90 days to get your cash back from a product refund? Many have. But that’s set to be a thing of the past.
Microsoft staff spill on Gates’ behaviour
A former Microsoft employee has given insight into Bill Gates’ alleged “unrelenting” and “condescending” behaviour over the years.
Major change to Commonwealth bank app
New innovations developed for the Commonwealth Bank app are designed to give customers more bang for their buck.
Bill Gates $1.8b sale ahead of divorce
The billionaire has already given his estranged wife more than $3 billion since the couple announced their separation.
Melinda Gates’ ‘unusual’ divorce move
It’s well-known that Bill Gates’ children stand to inherit only a “minuscule” part of his fortune – but the divorce could change that.
Why Musk backflipped on crypto support
The Tesla billionaire has long been seen as a champion for cryptocurrency – but a single tweet of his yesterday sent its value tumbling. Here’s why he did it.
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