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ASX resets record high
The local share market was off to a record breaking start in March, as fresh highs on Wall Street and positive manufacturing data from China bolstered the benchmark.
‘Cheeky’: Shock over surprise Vodafone email
Customers of one of Australia’s biggest telecommunications providers have been slapped with a price increase on their mobile phone plans.
ASX falls on Woolies, mining slump
The benchmark ASX 200 fell 0.74 per cent midweek, with a slump in mining stocks and ‘mixed results’ from supermarket giant Woolworths.
ASX rebounds after weak start
The Australian sharemarket has lifted for the first time this week, as the tech sector benefits from a major takeover bid.
ASX down as major drug trial scrapped
The Australian sharemarket fell on Monday after biotech giant CSL dropped its plans to continue with a major drug trial.
ASX down overall for the week
It was a mixed day for the Australian sharemarket, which was down overall for the week.
Tech, banking help ASX close higher
The Australian sharemarket made gains on Thursday in sectors including technology, banking and utilities.
Utes, SUVs risk price hikes, industry warns
New vehicle emissions caps, designed to force car makers to offer more low emissions models to Australia, could crimp the supply and affordability of utes and SUVs, the automotive industry has warned.
Optus triple-0 outage fail finally revealed
More than 2000 Optus customers were unable to contact triple-0 during the telco’s outage last month, 10 times the number first reported.
Blockchain start-up collapses owing $14m
An Australian blockchain start-up lauded as the future of banking and with key backers from some of the country’s biggest financial institutions has collapsed.
$650 million economic nightmare facing Aus
One state is facing a massive economic blow after a major mining company announced its refinery would gradually close.
‘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”.
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.
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