‘Expensive waste’ to create new CBD
The agency delivering Sydney’s third CBD has spent $4.5m on consultants, with staff taking several overseas trips, with just “a visitor’s centre to show for it”.
Technology
ASX records four-day losing streak
The local benchmark continued to lose ground amid continued uncertainty over the timing and depth of rate cuts.
Employees put on notice for WFH in 2024
Working from home is a perk many employees have been enjoying since the Covid-19 pandemic, but that could change for many people in 2024.
Teen reveals secret to $1m business
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has revealed how he managed to start a successful business at such a young age and gives his one tip to anyone wanting to start their own company.
Australian shares near record high
Australian shares advanced on Wednesday, as a record breaking session on Wall Street helped propel the local market to just 1.2 per cent below record levels.
Huge problem with extended warranties
A consumer law expert has revealed how extended warranties sold by Aussie retailers aren’t really worth what you pay for them, as JB Hi-Fi faces a lawsuit over claims it sold “junk” warranties for more than a decade.
Warning as Bitcoin surges 160 per cent
Bitcoin is now up 160 per cent over the past 12 months and shows no signs of slowing down, but not everyone is jumping back on board.
Sign cash could disappear for good
With cash use in freefall and distribution services becoming increasingly unviable, RBA governor Michele Bullock is racing to fix the problem.
JB Hi-Fi hits back at ‘junk’ claims
Aussie retail giant JB Hi-Fi has hit back after shocking allegations it ripped off customers for more than a decade.
Miraculous ASX turnaround due to one sector
One sector has managed to turn its fortune around on the share market, ending the day on a high after shock news this morning sent prices tumbling.
ASX rallies ahead of RBA decision
Ahead of the RBA’s final board meeting for 2023, the Australian share market reached a 10-week high on Monday as fears of further rate tightening continue to fade.
‘We will change that’: Telstra, Optus on notice
Big economic players will be forced to better protect their customers against cybercriminals as part of a rebooted national strategy.
ABC’s surprise $100k TikTok job offer
The ABC is offering salaries worth $100,000 for Gen Z’s with popular online followings.
Gladys among Optus CEO contenders
The global search is on to find the next chief of embattled telco Optus, with a number of candidates already in the offing.
Dire legal issue looming over Optus
A legal expert has outlined why Optus could face more legal woes after a nationwide outage crippled the country, including the most vital health services.
DP World Australia delayed ‘critical’ fix
DP World Australia did not follow cyber security advice to fix a “critical” exploit that shut down four major ports, disrupting 30,000 containers.
Lifesaving change for common service
The government has launched a new campaign to help make crisis support more accessible to people across the country.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’
Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.
Optus grovelling text to customers
The major telecommunications company is now offering customers an apology along with a special offer.
‘Insult’: Customers slam Optus promise
Optus is under fire again with its promise to customers impacted by the outage slammed as a “slap in the face”.
Optus forced to explain ‘disaster’
Optus will face tough questions around its handling of one of the worst network outages in Australia’s history as it offers extra data to affected customers.
Legal fight looms over Optus outage
Furious Optus customers are already demanding compensation after an outage cut off millions of Australians from phone services.
Uber fined $412k for millions of spam emails
Uber is the latest major company to cough up big to government regulators over one move that infuriated millions of Aussies.
Banking chaos as MP reveals major change
A federal MP has delivered a firey speech, warning that a personal bank struggle proves the dangers of digital identity changes headed for Australians.
‘Lies’: Chilling warning on rise of AI
A former Facebook whistleblower has warned about the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and called for tougher protections in Australia.
ASX down amid Israel-Gaza concerns
There was cautious trading to kick off the week as investors monitor news of the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
Fashion trailblazer’s big seaweed plan
He has been jet setting around the globe, from New York to Europe, to spread the word on the groundbreaking product his team has developed.
ASX flat despite inflation jump
While inflation data jumped higher for the first time in four months, the local benchmark barely budged on Wednesday.
Google sued after dad’s horror Maps death
A man’s family is taking Google to court after the tech giant’s Maps app directed him to drive off a bridge, which led to his drowning death.
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