Grim news for Aussies who want cash
It is getting harder and harder to use cash in Australia, as the latest data paints a tough picture for cash users and the older population.
Wealth
‘Leave him alone’: PM’s mansion row heats up
Anthony Albanese’s decision to buy a $4.3 million home came under fire from critics — but now one of his biggest supporters is hitting back.
Grim stat shows even rent out of reach
The housing market has produced a ‘national scandal’ where few rentals are affordable for the nurses, educators and construction workers.
Tech billionaire, beauty boss’ ‘secret affair’
A tech billionaire and a wellness entrepreneur are set to air their dirty laundry in a bankruptcy fight involving an alleged secret affair and a luxury mansion.
Call for Aus to bring in Finnish speeding rule
Flat-rate speeding fines “criminalise poverty”, with Australian research making a bold call for an overhaul.
Sign we’re underestimating young Aussies
Gen Z is sometimes written off as a “live-for-the-day” generation, but a surprising new trend shows they’re a lot more savvy.
Staff’s unusual tactics to get pay rise
Support staff at one of the country’s major emergency services have used some creative tactics in a push for a pay rise.
Money move you must ‘avoid at all costs’
The cost of living crisis means it’s never been harder for Aussies to keep up – and more and more of us are falling into a dangerous trap.
Moment mum with 10 properties lost it all
An Aussie woman has revealed the moment she realised she lost everything after earning $500,000 a year and owning 10 properties.
Proof it’s a good time to be a homebuyer
A pause in rate hikes has helped give buyers confidence as new home listings reach a record, almost-10-year high.
‘Best phone call’: Man nabs $400k boost
A man is plotting renovations and holidays after nabbing a sudden $400,000 boost, confirmation of which came via “the best call I’ve ever had”.
200 new suburbs hit in house price chaos
Australia’s relentless house price growth has pushed a sweep of new suburbs into the million-dollar value club. Here are the new elite members.
Twiggy’s huge aid move for Gaza
Aussie billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has made an emotional appeal to big businesses and philanthropists to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine during his huge aid pledge.
Ex-tradie loses entire $415 million fortune
Christopher DeVocht managed to turn $88,000 into $415 million after quitting carpentry for health reasons – before losing it all.
Why bank may have to pay you hundreds
Nearly two million Aussies could soon receive hundreds of dollars after multiple major banks were ordered to issue more than $28m in refunds.
Empty boat washes up on Aussie beach
Police are searching for a man reported missing after his boat washed ashore south of Hobart on Wednesday.
Surprising retirement reality for Gen Z Aussies
Millennials and Gen Z Aussies might be locked out of housing, but in one area of economic life they are in prime position.
Shocking reason Aussies go into debt
Despite cost-of-living pressures, the average Aussie spends $1309 more than they can afford and the reason is tragic.
$1mil Aussie Lotto winner loses everything
An Aussie who won $1 million on the Lotto has lost everything after this one simple mistake.
$1m up for grabs in wild sports competition
Anglers will cast their lines in the hopes of reeling in a million dollar prize during the country’s richest fishing competition.
Grim reality of owning a home exposed
Australians wanting the security of home ownership will be rocked by these figures showing just how easier it was a decade ago.
Huge change coming to Afterpay
Afterpay customers received an email from the company announcing the change that will be brought in later this year.
‘Money to be made’: Tradie’s insane salary
A tradie has revealed his insane six-figure salary, telling young people to give trades a go, as “there’s money to be made”.
One thing leaving Aussie companies on edge
Aussie brands have united to take on global retail behemoth Amazon in a four-day shopping event promising to save consumers big bucks.
‘Awesome’: Dad’s surprise $2.5m lotto win
A dad who thought he’d only won $42 in the lotto was shocked to learn the total winnings were actually way more than that.
Aus beach plot selling for less than a car
A shock new listing has just gone up promising Aussies a slice of island paradise for the price of a car.
Dire warning over Aussie interest rates
An economist has issued a dire prediction about the “really dangerous” interest rates in Australia on the eve of the Reserve Bank’s rates decision.
Expert’s huge call on Aussie interest rates
Leading Australian economists say the RBA will deliver a gift to cash-strapped households in February, but one key player is holding firm on a rate cut this year.
Sydney mum’s reaction to $22m Lotto win
A mum who thought she’d only won $11 in Thursday’s Powerball has shared her reaction to pocketing millions more.
State’s shock social housing figure
A year ago, one Australian Premier said the ‘status quo is not an option’ as he unveiled a major housing plan. Since then rents are up 13 per cent.
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