Bargain hunters turn out for early sales
The ABS has released its latest data on retail trade and building approvals, and the numbers show a boost for the Aussie economy.
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Last drinks for ‘world’s toughest pub’
An Aussie pub that holds the world record for the most stabbings in one night is getting ready to pour its last drinks after it was listed for sale.
Aussie shares leap higher in rebound rally
The Australian sharemarket notched a powerful rebound rally on Tuesday on the back of iron ore and oil price rises and a surge in banking behemoth Commonwealth Bank.
One state Aussies are fleeing to
Finance behemoth Commonwealth Bank has released its latest economic health check on the nation and there is one state blowing everyone else away.
ASX slumps on iron ore, energy woes
The Australian sharemarket fell sharply in a ‘punchy session’ to start the week, dragged down by a selloff in the energy and materials sectors.
Cold reality sends workers back to offices
A young Aussie has revealed the harsh reality that could send Gen Zers and Millenials back to offices.
ASX gains to close out positive week
Australian equities rose modestly on Friday to cap off a positive week buoyed by Wall St gains.
Aussie fast food chain’s $3bn transformation
Ever wanted to own a Mexican fast food business? Well now you can, with burrito giant Guzman y Gomez going public today in a bid to take on kingpin McDonald’s.
‘Why?’: Cost crisis kills unique cafe
A unique cafe in Perth, which survived the challenges of Covid-19 and even a road closure, is the latest to be struck down by new insurmountable pressures.
Sooky neighbour’s win over local cafe
Thousands of coffee-lovers are angry after a cafe was forced to make major changes to its operations to keep one peeved neighbour happy.
500 jobs at risk as company collapses
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
Reality star closes pyjama business
An Aussie reality TV star has been forced to close her “passion project” business just four years after it began trading.
Another blow to Sydney as loved venue shuts
The future of a celebrated Sydney live music venue, incessantly targeted by NIMBYs, now looks in doubt further damaging the city’s nightlife.
All the changes coming next month
From tax to minimum wage, the financial landscape for Australians will change dramatically from July 1. Here’s what’s coming.
Major Chemist Warehouse move hits millions
A takeover deal that would affect millions of Aussies has just hit a potential roadblock.
‘Gut punch’: Major retailer copies bestseller
The well-known Australian retailer has been accused of creating an item that is identical but selling it for almost $70 less.
Push to get 500,000 Aussies a pay rise
Unions have launched a landmark bid to abolish the junior pay rates for half a million young workers.
Eye-watering fine over dodgy bid plot
An Aussie tech company has been fined $1.5m for attempted cartel bid rigging, related to upgrades at an iconic building in Canberra.
Cost of Aussie breakfast staple to soar
Bad weather and disease is making an iconic Aussie breakfast staple harder to find on supermarket shelves – and farmers reckon prices are going to get even worse.
Yoga teachers beat tradies on migrant list
Amid a housing crisis and building companies going bust, a draft list of priority migrant workers has fast-tracked yoga teachers above some tradies.
Beloved restaurant closes after 13 years
A beloved up-market eatery in a well-heeled suburb of Melbourne has closed for good, serving its final customer on Saturday night.
Millions of Aussies set for pay rise
Australia’s workplace umpire has revealed its reasons for increasing the minimum wage for 2.6m workers by another 3.75 per cent.
High alert for tax time scams
As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, an Aussie banking association has issued a warning over end-of-financial-year cons.
Country pub’s stoush over ‘grass paddock’
A country pub is in deep water with its local council for allowing travellers in self-contained caravans to park overnight on their property.
‘Disaster’: Screen fears grow on Furiosa flop
Mad Max: Furiosa is the latest flop to hit Aussie cinemas in 2024. And now movie operators are ringing the alarm bells.
‘Very sad’: Iconic Melbourne restaurant closes
A much loved Italian restaurant in Melbourne is the latest business to close its doors after more than four decades.
‘Everyone wins’: Surprise company tax call
Labor’s Industry Minister is advocating for a cut in corporate taxes to help companies have the capital to invest in the future.
Concerning find at fish and chips shops
New research shows the ubiquitous ‘flake’, which is often used at fish and chip shops, might not be the fish it should be.
Aussie shares rebound in broadbased rally
Ten of 11 industry sectors ended in the green on Monday in a rebound ahead of crucial retail and inflation data.
Grim warning for Aussie hospitality sector
Aussie hospitality businesses have been hit with grim financial forecasting for the year – unless one consumer trend changes.
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