‘Do today’: Text reveals wild request for $200
Tony Griffs paid more than $13,000 to this company to help his business, for little benefit. He finally cut ties — then came another request.
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Mum makes $10m from ‘ugly’ idea
She decided to take a chance on it all going “horribly wrong” and sell her house to fund her big idea, which included living on a boat for three years.
Man’s mould illness sparks $5m idea
A Tasmanian man was struck down by a mystery illness at just 24, leaving him bed-bound and unable to work. But it led to a life-changing idea.
Brothers’ ‘unique’ idea rakes in $7.5m
Two brothers have taken a family idea and turned it into a multimillion-dollar success, with more plans to expand in the works.
Aussie company goes from broke to $22m
Two brothers were drowning in so much debt they faced losing both their homes and the family business. But then a “desperate” move changed everything.
Couple’s idea lands $5m Coles deal
After some tough times, including one experiencing gay conversion therapy in his youth, the duo wanted to try and change the world with ethical products.
Woman survives Covid to make $20m
When the pandemic hit, she lost $350,000 a week overnight but now she’s scored a Woolworths deal to stock her products in 950 stores.
Dads’ genius item lands $1m Woolies deal
The Melbourne men scored a deal with both Woolies and Coles, worth $1 million, before they had even sold one product after suffering a “frightening” time.
Brothers score Woolies deal with ‘sticky’ idea
Two Brisbane brothers are making $3 million a year after a bumpy start with the aim of shaking up this common product.
Couple’s ‘weird’ idea makes $3.5m
A former Biggest Loser trainer and her husband found their “novelty” idea blew up and it landed them a deal with Woolworths.
Mum’s ‘experiment’ turns into $3.7m idea
The Melbourne woman is on a mission to change the image of an common item used in every Australian home after starting her business in the kitchen.
26yo uni student builds $15m empire
Her appearance on Shark Tank saw her business “blow up” and now she’s on a mission to ensure a product for Australians is a bit more “sexy”.
Obscene way comedian made $500k
Brisbane comedian Christian Hull lost his stand-up gigs thanks to Covid – so he turned to another way of making money and business is booming.
‘Naked’ idea lands $13m Coles, Woolies deal
A Melbourne man is giving people the full drinking experience without the hangover as Aussies become more “sober curious” – and it’s paying off.
Aussies ‘royalty’ treatment rakes in $750k
A Melbourne couple have taken spoiling that special companion to the next level, selling almost 200,000 of their treats in the last year.
Woman turns redundancy into $14m empire
A Melbourne woman who started off operating her business from the boot of her car after losing her job now sells over 90,000 items a year.
Couple’s ‘simple pleasure’ idea makes $2m
A Victorian couple who fell in love over their passion for the outdoors have now turned it into a business that’s making millions.
Aussies $6.6m plan for e-bike domination
The Perth man describes his designs as the Tesla of e-bikes and wants to see one in every Aussie household in the future.
Britney Spears’ million dollar boost to brand
The brand was started by a Brisbane woman and has attracted the likes of Lady Gaga, Pink and the Pussycat Dolls – raking in $20m a year.
DIY dad’s device to stop messy kid’s meals
The free time created by the COVID-19 lockdown allowed more tinkering in the garage and a genius solution to many parent’s problems.
Man’s $2m haul from wife’s sore feet
The Melbourne man sold a whopping $535k worth of his products in just one day earlier this year, with the pandemic changing the game.
Trump tariffs to destroy iconic Aus tradition
The new tariffs being introduced by Donald Trump could lead to more of our meat being shipped offshore, pushing up local prices.
RBA’s stunning Trump warning for Aussies
The RBA has just delivered a stark warning that Donald Trump’s trade war could trigger disorder in the global economy and hammer Australians.
‘Not America’: Demand for $2k wage boost
Union leader Sally McManus has fronted the Fair Work Commission to push for a big minimum wage increase for workers.
Grim trend spikes in Aussie workplaces
New research has revealed a grim trend taking hold in Australian workplaces, led by millennial and Gen X workers.
Grim immigration outlook for Aussie business
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
‘F**k you’: Gutless crim destroys business
A small family business in Adelaide has given a cowardly criminal a “big f**k you” after a lowlife act took everything.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
Mum makes $150k in just 10 minutes
Despite her best-selling product being out of stock for nine months, a Brisbane mum has thrived as she helps people with life’s daily nuisances.
Best mates’ bedroom start-up makes $40m
The Melbourne duo had been “scheming” up ideas for years while attending school together and they used their life savings to give one idea a go.
Wild way 20yo created $200m empire
It involved completing his high school work and then staying up to 2am some nights to get his product made. Now he sells up to 20,000 items a week.
Aussie shopping metric sinks to 10-year low
The cost-of-living crunch has deepened the wealth divide between younger and older Australians, new data shows.
Profit crash hits iconic Aussie brand
Iconic department store Myer has suffered a sharp slump in profits as it struggles to reset its business.
‘Hurt us’: Aus Trump measure could backfire
Patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ feeling emerged on ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry at the centre of the debate.
Trump shadow to hit Aussie growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow over the next two years, a leading forecaster has warned, as Trump’s tariff agenda shadows the world.
ATO’s warning to one group as tax time looms
The Australian Taxation Office has announced its hit list for businesses ahead of tax time, as it looks to crack down on dodgy practices.
Cricket legend’s beer company goes bust
Another Australian beer company has gone bust despite its celebrity owners, as the tough retail environment continues to put pressure on small businesses.
Aussie shares tumble on Trump bloodbath
US President Donald Trump has sparked a bloodbath in global stock markets and Aussie shares were not immune on Tuesday.
Trump remark sparks $49bn Aussie wipe-out
US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a recession in the world’s largest economy and now Aussie shares are plummeting.
Aussie giant’s big move to get rich in Africa
Australia’s biggest miner boasts operations in Australia, Chile and Canada, and now it’s making a new play for Africa.
Aussie shares slump on trade war fears
The Australian sharemarket booked a second consecutive day in the red on Wednesday as escalating global trade tensions continued to rattle investors.
‘Disrespect’: Banh mi war erupts
A trendy eatery has issued a warning to fast food giant KFC after they both launched similar dishes in the same week.
Aussie’s hilarious response to illegal parkers
Hilarious footage shows the clever method a small-business owner used to punish people trying to illegally park in his driveway.
Aussie shares slump on tariffs, Wall St woes
The local stock market tanked on Friday on the back of a Wall St bloodbath and a new Trump tariff threat that sent the big miners into a tailspin.
Bad news for back-to-back rate cuts
Mortgage holders hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have taken a hit after the latest inflation figures were released.
‘Six figures’: Massive bill screwing Aussies
Soaring insurance costs continue to cripple businesses and homeowners, with agencies blaming an “unfair” hidden tax paid by only two Aussie states.
‘Left behind’: Warning for Gen Z on WFH
The man leading America’s biggest bank has lashed out at Gen Z employees and work-from-home in a wild tirade. But where do Aussie banks stand?
Watchdog’s warning to big supermarkets
Australia’s consumer watchdog says customers’ concerns in the supermarket and retail sector remain a key priority in the year ahead.
Another farm infected with bird flu
Avian flu, the virus that left supermarket shelves empty in 2024, has spread at a third poultry farm in Victoria this month alone.
Big change to shopping habit revealed
The cost-of-living crunch has seen Australians shopping for cheaper items.
ASX tumbles on big bank, Woodside woes
A slump in the big banks and energy stocks pushed the Aussie market into the red on Tuesday, as the RBA struck a note of caution following its long-awaited rate cut.
Cult beauty brand reveals huge plans
Cult online beauty retailer Adore Beauty is riding a lift in revenues as it begins rolling out a bold plan to open more than 25 brick-and-mortar stores across Australia.
Tradie pays $20k for website, gets zero sales
A tradie who paid nearly $20,000 for a new website has slammed the “ridiculous” situation after getting just four views per month.
Loophole costing Aussies at the checkout
Consumers are regularly paying more than they should to use their own money with a debit card, but current laws render the consumer watchdog useless to investigate.
Iconic fish market hits back at collapse claim
An iconic Aussie fish market has hit back at stark claims it could be falling into insolvency, stating bluntly it is ‘business as usual’.
‘They’re a**holes’: Huge rates hike slammed
Business owners have slammed council over the decision to increase rates by a whopping 87 per cent following a fiery meeting on Monday night.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
‘Stand up’: Turnbull’s Trump advice to PM
Malcolm Turnbull says Australia should not expect the US to not impose tariffs just because of the “special relationship” between the countries.
Aussie bank delivers huge card makeover
An Aussie bank has just dropped a huge update to its debit cards.
Aussies’ insane credit card spend revealed
Some Australians are facing huge debts following a record credit card spend over the Christmas period.
Buy Now Pay Later to face harsh regulations
New legislation is holding Buy Now Pay Later providers to Australian credit licence standards in an attempt to protect consumers.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Iconic Irish pub to shut after 27 years
A popular inner city boozer has announced last drinks just months after the venue was reportedly sold to new owners.
Ban on woman accused of botox ruse
A woman accused of hospitalising three people with unregistered cosmetic injections has been ordered to stop.
3000 lose jobs as fashion giant collapses
The final two brands in the Mosaic Brands fold will be shut down after its receivers were unable to find a new buyer, leaving thousands without a job.
Major change to credit cards an Aussie first
An Australian bank has been the first mover Down Under to catch up with a key anti-scam development being used around the world.
Warning over mass Aussie skill shortage
Alarm bells have been raised over fears Australia will face a mass skill shortage across key industries, unless slipping education standards are halted.
‘Back on track’: Dutton’s new ad pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has attempted to show off a softer side to his political personality by debuting a new ad where he promises to get Australia “back on track”.
Aussie red meat booms to record high
Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with fresh figures revealing a stunning boom in red meat exports.
Mining state sinks into budget black hole
Millions of Aussies are confronting a stark budget black hole, with an economic update exposing a serious $217bn breakdown in one state’s finances.
Truth about Aussie shoppers revealed
Record deliveries from Australia Post in the past two months have revealed some essential truths about the average Aussie shopper and what they want.
Huge problem facing fast-food giant
Experts say the US brand will be facing an uphill battle as it tries to crack the Australian fast-food market.
Dutton backs huge lunch tax break
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but Aussies could soon enjoy tax deductible ones in an elected Coalition government.
Family’s nightmare after 28-hour fire
A family estimates they lost products worth hundreds of thousands of dollars when a fierce blaze destroyed their business on New Year’s Eve.
Why 2024 was shocker for Aussie brands
After a horror year for thousands of Aussie businesses, one major thing will determine whether they can bounce back over the next year.
Cafe owner defends unpopular cost
A cafe owner has been forced to defend a reviled price increase amid backlash from Aussies over the holiday period.
Top Gear star’s pub venture a ‘disaster’
Jeremy Clarkson has detailed why his newest business venture, a cozy pub in the British countryside, is struggling to stay afloat.
‘Last standing’: Iconic Aussie area lost forever
The closure of an iconic restaurant has upset many Aussies who say it symbolises how parts of the nation have lost their soul.
Two iconic pubs placed into administration
Two popular Melbourne venues have collapsed owing millions of dollars to creditors as administrators urgently seek a buyer.
Surprising Aussie fashion trend revealed
Buy-now pay-later giant Afterpay has revealed some surprising Aussie fashion trends in its latest Afterpaid report, with one colour dominating 2024.
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