One thing you need to do with your cash
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$3 million fire sale, deals from $1
Only 40 per cent of stock is left in this massive online sporting goods sale after the company collapsed – and bids start at $1.
Group running out of cash every month
Some people from one cohort are reporting having to steal essential items more frequently to survive the cost-of-living crunch.
Aussie’s astonishing rise to billionaire at 82
Australian billionaire Jack Cowin story began as a regular kid shovelling snow and delivering newspapers in Canada. At 82, his venture is worth $3 billion.
Check your ticket! Punter wins $50m
As the winning ticket was unregistered, officials are waiting for the winner to contact them. Could it be you?
Retail gives ASX a bump up
The gift-giving season has shunted the ASX to a marginal gain on Monday as oil uncertainty buried many of the big players.
Lucky Aussies become instant millionaires
Three lucky Aussies have become instant millionaires over the weekend, after scoring the lucky numbers which led to them taking home more than $1m each in Lotto prizes.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
Mortgage holders and business owners should not hold their breath for any interest rate relief on Tuesday.
‘Extensive experience’: ANZ picks new boss
One of Australia’s largest companies has found its new chief executive, an international banker of “calibre and extensive experience”.
Katie Holmes hits back at ‘trust fund’ claims
The actor made a rare comment about her ex-husband Tom Cruise, rubbishing claims a trust fund for their daughter had “kicked in”.
Woman must pay $14 billion or be executed
A property tycoon who masterminded the world’s biggest bank fraud is in a race for her life to come up with an eyewatering sum of money.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
Aussies reveal what a ‘good’ salary is in 2024
Australians revealed what they believe a “good” salary is in 2024 – and their answers are very much a sign of the times.
Elderly couple’s $900k pension ask enrages
The plight of a retired couple with almost $1m in shares who are concerned about losing their pension has sparked a fierce response from fellow Aussies.
Sign Aussie recession tipped to end
A recession gripping Australia’s struggling retail sector is tipped to end – as household confidence grows and consumers look to spend their tax cuts.
Surprise reason for Aussie spending jump
A surprise jump in spending in major two areas has given early indications Aussies are starting to spend again, in spite of a high cost of living.
Outgoing senator’s new job revealed
A long-serving outgoing Coalition senator’s new role once he steps out of parliament has been revealed.
Sydneysiders lose it at Aussie ‘average’
Research has revealed the average Aussie salary and news.com.au hit the not-so-mean streets of Bondi to find out if it is enough.
Why hundreds queued to meet Lambo Guy
An Australian business mogul famous for his appearances on reality TV show The Block has given a massive helping hand to Aussies “doing it tough”.
Aussie wins $1m in major US lotto
An Australian man has narrowly missed out on an eye-popping jackpot but isn’t too upset after walking away with a considerable consolation prize.
Aussie’s reaction to US lotto win
A Victorian man has won almost $1 million in a massive US lotto, but missed out on an eye-watering jackpot by just one number.
$2.3bn in lost Aussie cash up for grabs
Aussies may be entitled to a share in billions of dollars’ worth of “unclaimed money” accumulated over the years. Here’s how you can find out if you’re eligible.
Crypto boss eats ‘iconic’ $9.5 million banana
Justin Sun fulfilled a promise he made after spending $9.5 million on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall – by eating the fruit.
Billionaire’s surprising will advice to parents
Billionaire Warren Buffett has penned a surprise letter with a piece of advice “for all parents, whether they are of modest or staggering wealth”.
Mystery Powerball winner comes forward
A man in his 20s has come forward as the winner of $50m in Thursday’s $100m jackpot, revealing it was his first time playing Powerball.
Kind-hearted stranger’s unbelievable act
An anonymous community member has helped spread Christmas cheer with a generous act at a toy store that had shoppers in tears.
Winners of $100m Powerball revealed
There were two division one prizes in Thursday night’s $100m draw, meaning each winner took home a cool $50m each.
Vid of millionaire influencer enrages Aussies
Tammy Hembrow’s comment on what it means to be rich has divided online, with some claiming it has left a “sour” taste in their mouths.
‘I don’t’: Salary question divides Bondi
News.com.au has hit the not so mean streets of Bondi to ask a wild money question – and people can’t agree.
‘Sold out’: Greens lashed on housing
The Greens have been accused of selling out in agreeing to back Labor’s Help To Buy bill, with the Liberal Party vowing to repeal the law if they win the election.
‘Right thing’: Fury over super tax
A fresh fight is looming between Labor and the Greens, this time over changes to tax on massive super balances.
Retailer collapses, all stock from $1
An online sporting retailer has dramatically collapsed. There are potentially big savings that Aussies can score, including $1 deals.
Insane amount of millionaires in Australia
The surprising number of millionaires across the country has been revealed, and there is one big thing many of them have in common.
State’s massive $280m cost-of-living move
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to share in $280m worth of cost-of-living relief, including hundreds of dollars being allocated for each schoolchild.
Supermarket giant grilled on vacant land
One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.
Bezos denies Musk’s Trump bombshell
Elon Musk has reignited a feud between two of the richest people on the planet after hearing a rumour about Donald Trump.
Overworked Aussies ‘ripped off’ $91bn
Australians have the legal right to put their work phone on ‘do not disturb’ during out of office hours, but bosses are ignoring these new laws.
RBA makes call on mortgage stress
Aussie mortgage holders are in theory the most exposed to interest rates rises in the world, yet there is little evidence of a mortgage cliff, the RBA said.
Alan Jones’ luxe apartment raided by cops
Police are combing through Alan Jones’ luxury apartment following his arrest over allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching incidents.
Mystery winner becomes instant millionaire
The lucky ticket was purchased in a newsagency at The Entrance on New South Wales Central Coast, with the winner of the $2.5m prize yet to claim their winnings.
Bank confirms worst news for homeowners
One of Australia’s big four banks has made a bold prediction about the future of interest rates, and it’s even worse than expected.
Unluckiest number in lotto revealed
The most and least frequently drawn lottery numbers have been revealed, just in time for a $597 million jackpot.
Gold price slumps after Trump victory
The price of gold is falling just weeks after reaching a record high, as investors factor in a stronger US dollar.
‘Scam’ call leads to $1m Lotto win
The man said he “might not be home for a month” following the major win, which nearly went unnoticed after a simple assumption.
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend joins ‘iceberg’ trend
NFL star Travis Kelce has plans to follow the “newest real estate flex for wealthy homeowners” at his mansion in the United States.
Bad news for your next pay rise
The country’s cost-of-living crisis isn’t fading anytime soon, and employees are set to fall further behind in 2025.
Minister defends slashing student debt
The Federal Government has defended its new student loan discounts amid accusations of the policy being “elitist” and attempting to buy votes amid high inflation levels.
Punter wins $73m betting on Trump
A Polymarket “whale” who bet big that Donald Trump would win the US presidential election has raked in $73 million in profits.
Lambo guy’s ‘awesome job’ in Adelaide
An Australian billionaire, who became famous for buying multimillion dollar homes on The Block, says he had a “fantastic time” at his “awesome job” in Adelaide.
‘Major worry’: New issue in house price crisis
The high cost of housing is seeing more Aussies move to regional areas, decimating a key part of Australia’s economy.
Major update after alleged Bluey coin theft
A third person has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of 63,000 limited-edition dollar coins imprinted with Bluey’s famous image.
Simple steps to earn $1 million revealed
Earning $1 million is probably more within your reach than you realise – and it doesn’t involve gambling on the lottery.
RBA boss’ $400k pay rise in cost crisis
The latest report from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows the major pay rise Michele Bullock received after she stepped into the top job.
Surprise surge in Aussie cash use
Amid rampant bank branch and ATM closures, new figures have revealed a surprising turn in the use of cash across Australia.
Big bank’s surprise Stage 3 tax cut reveal
Aussies have pocketed $6.4bn in extra income since July’s Stage 3 tax cuts, but what we’re doing with it might come as a surprise.
Lucky punter wins $30 million jackpot
One lucky WA resident with an unclaimed ticket has won the Powerball jackpot on Thursday night, pocketing a whopping $30 million.
Solo ticket wins $30 million jackpot
A lucky punter in Western Australia has taken home a life-changing win in Thursday’s Powerball draw.
Lidia reveals oath snub to Queen’s ‘hairs’
Questions have been raised about whether Lidia Thorpe broke her oath to serve the Crown after her verbal spray at King Charles III.
Customers fume over big four bank’s closure
Customers have slammed a big four bank for its “outrageous disregard” after it closed a local branch, forcing them to drive 1.5 hours to do their banking.
Search for overnight multi-millionaire
One lucky person is walking around Melbourne not realising they’ve just won $8 million.
Premier under fire for act before $5bn sale
The New South Wales Premier met with his friend of 20 years – a racing executive – for a ‘meet and greet’ shortly before a massive $5bn racetrack sell-off was announced.
Hunt for mystery Aussie Lotto winner
One Australian is starting the week $1.3 million richer – they just don’t know it yet, and the hunt is on to find them.
Elon Musk is giving away $1 million a day
Elon Musk’s political action committee will give away $US1 million to a random person who signs his petition, every day until the election.
Real problem with Albo’s $4m new home
Labor will have an uphill battle with voters in the coming election after Anthony Albanese’s latest buy was revealed this week, an expert claims.
Dutton slammed for ‘professional whinging’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent purchase of a $4.3m home has provoked a fiery outburst from a senior minister.
Unsettling fact about women’s savings
It’s well known that women earn less than men in Australia, but new research has shown there is also a disturbing gulf between the amount of money saved by each gender.
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.
‘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.
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