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.
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‘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.
Wild corruption claim hits Rex Airlines
Australia’s corporate watchdog has announced stunning allegations of corruption against the directors of embattled airline company Rex.
Huge change in Aussie workplaces revealed
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency says there has been some ‘positive progress’ in gender equality, even as major businesses are rocked with harassment scandals.
‘Weak’: Business confidence falls sharply
The cost of doing business in Australia is too high to handle for many organisations, the latest business confidence survey has found.
Bold plan for iconic bridge climb
The operators of a somewhat iconic Australian tourism experience have an audacious proposal to let people do one thing while soaking it all in.
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.
Why Australia is in debt to Hugh and Ryan
It’s been a wild 2024 at the Aussie box office, but cinema operators say a new dawn is rising for the beleaguered movie business.
Biggest Aussie business fear revealed
As the cost of living crisis continues to impact small and medium Aussie businesses, thousands of owners have revealed their biggest fear which keeps them up at night.
Most trusted Aussie brands revealed
Despite using privacy-invading facial recognition cameras, a major retailer has held its spot as the No.1 most trusted Australian brand.
‘97 times’: Albo’s reminder of broken promise
As the federal election looms, Peter Dutton has used a three-year anniversary to attack Anthony Albanese over a broken promise.
Surprising state tops list for business
Australia’s leading business body has just ranked the best and worst states and territories for commerce and a surprising state has come out on top.
Pub giant’s Australia Day backflip
A major Australian pub owner had decided to ban Australia Day celebrations in its venues because it “causes sadness” for staff.
Proof Aussies have thrown off shackles
The doom and gloom for Aussie retailers seems to have subsided – and that was even before an expected bumper Black Friday sales.
‘Knock it on the head’: Major tech crackdown
The tech giants that dominate our app use could face large new fines and bans on anti-competitive dominance.
Why women choose to be their own boss
New research reveals female business leaders believe it’s harder for women to get funding compared to men, but they are still giving it a go.
‘Loser’: 28yo heartbroken by zero sales
A young Aussie has revealed the heartbreaking moment she realised she’d made no sales at a popular market.
‘$60,000’: Business owner outs herself online
A young business owner has taken to TikTok to make a huge admission about her new company, in a move that she says some may find “quite alarming”.
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.
‘Worried’: Biggest threat to Coles, Woolies
The chief executive of a supermarket giant has admitted she is “worried” about a US company as more and more Aussies hunt for better prices.
Worrying trend emerging in cybercrime
A new report has revealed a worrying increase in cybercriminal attacks on wealthy private schools, using sinister techniques to hack sensitive data.
Simple hack to prepare for Christmas lunch
Cost-of-living threatens to blow out the cost of Christmas lunch for lots of Aussies, but one retailer reckons there’s an easy way to space out spending for the big day.
Push for big change for all Aussie workers
A powerful union is pushing the federal government to legislate a huge workplace change that will affect every single Aussie worker.
‘I never thought’: 25yo’s risk after quitting
A young Aussie has revealed the moment she decided to quit her secure job and the wild reason she “drained” her savings and sold all her shares.
Horror sex issue exposes Aussies
One group of workers faces widespread sexual harassment across multiple industries in Australia, a horror survey suggests.
’Nowhere else’: Grim reality for Aussie farmers
Aussie farmers are up in arms about supermarket behemoths Coles and Woolies, but an ACCC hearing has heard they have nowhere else to go.
‘Challenging’: Big bank’s warning to Aussies
One of Australia’s biggest banks has warned of a “challenging” time for customers as it releases its full-year results.
How Lego passion became $12m business
An Aussie entrepreneur has revealed the argument that gave him the inspiration for his $12m business, marking the “only time” his wife was wrong.
Nando’s Australia set to change forever
A popular fast-food chicken chain has just opened a new “elevated” dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.
Major Aussie fashion retailer goes bust
A major ASX-listed retailer that owns iconic brands such as Katies, Rivers and Millers has gone into voluntary administration.
Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry
Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.
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.
Grim reality for female tradies laid bare
Australia has slim hopes of building the houses we desperately need if 10 per cent of female tradies keep being harassed out of the construction industry.
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.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
Why Aussies are feeling inflation shock
Australia’s central bank has pointed to a theory as to why our high inflation feels like it is dragging on, and on, and on and on.
‘Fiddling’: Surcharge crackdown lashed
A crackdown on card surcharges has been criticised as “fiddling around the edges while Rome burns”.
Major bank’s huge move on cash
One of Australia’s major banks has cut against the grain in the age of digital wallets and will no longer offer a key service, claiming declining interest.
Aussie shares rise on Wall St rebound
Aussie shares crept higher on Wednesday on the back of a Wall St rebound, despite a sharp sell off in heavyweight mining and energy stocks.
Aussie shares sink on China stimulus gloom
The Australian sharemarket fell on Tuesday following muted stimulus measures from China and a sharp pullback on Wall St.
Sign business spirits have lifted
One of Australia’s biggest banks has issued a warning about business confidence after the latest figures were revealed.
Full list of what’s open this long weekend
With millions of Aussies enjoying a public holiday this coming Monday, here’s what stores are staying open in each state, and which ones are remaining closed.
Struggling restaurants get surprising lifeline
The restaurant sector has been one of the hardest hit in recent times, but a new report has found fresh optimism for the industry as online delivery services help businesses stay afloat.
Aussie beef caught up in US strike
Aussie beef destined for US hamburgers has been left stranded in US waters as tens of thousands of American port workers strike.
Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Aussie shares slip as Middle East mushrooms
The Australian sharemarket slipped on Wednesday as investors braced for a broader war in the Middle East.
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.
Big electricity plan for one Aussie state
Hot on the heels of promising state-owned petrol stations, one premier fighting for his job has made another huge pledge.
Very unexpected sight in regional Aussie town
A town in regional NSW has been treated to an unexpected sight, with a red double-decker “London bus” arriving to pick up locals.
Staggering cost of cyber attacks revealed
The eye-watering cost of cyber attacks on small businesses across the country has been revealed, with one business owner revealing he was forced to start again.
Aussie shares retreat on mining pullback
The Australian sharemarket retreated from record highs on Tuesday on a sharp sell-off in the mining sector.
Aussie workers monitored by ‘scoreboards’
A group of Australian workers are facing constant, real-time monitoring, where their productivity is being displayed on “scoreboards”.
Urgent tax warning as millions risk $330 fine
Millions of Aussies who have not yet filed their latest tax return are being urged to act quickly to avoid hefty penalties.
Aussie shares hit new high on iron ore boom
The Australian sharemarket notched a fresh record high on Monday on the back of a mammoth rally in iron ore prices.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak
The Australian sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on Thursday in a frothy rebound propelled by consumer stocks.
What’s on in Melbourne this Friday
If you manage to dodge the supermarket rush this Friday public holiday in Melbourne, there is plenty to see and do around the city.
Green shoots ahead for Aussie economy: OECD
The OECD says the world economy is “turning a corner” on inflation and offers a bullish read on Australia’s outlook for 2025.
‘Not nearly enough’: Grim call on inflation
Inflation is coming down but experts are warning it isn’t yet time for Aussies to pop the champagne bottles to celebrate a rate cut.
Aussie shares dip lower on big bank fall
The Aussie sharemarket dipped lower on Wednesday as bank stocks tumbled.
Aussie shares dip on hawkish Bullock
The sharemarket dipped lower on Tuesday as the RBA delivered some hawkish rhetoric on interest rates, even as the miners boomed on fresh Chinese support.
Common item smashing Aussie wallets
Despite more EVs and people working from home, Australian fuel prices increased at double the rate of inflation in the 12 months to June.
‘Nightmare’: Obstacle Aussie businesses hate
A high-profile Aussie businessman has backed a state premier, saying he is working hard to reduce every business’s worst “nightmare”.
‘Aussie Owned’: Mum calls for new food label
Aussies love supporting homegrown products, but one mum warns that the widely recognised “Australian Made” logo is not what it seems.
Aussie shares pull back from record high
The Australian sharemarket tumbled on Monday as supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths retreated on the ACCC’s bombshell legal move.
Major issue in solving Aussie housing crisis
With Australia’s housing crisis ever-worsening, one group has revealed the 130,000-strong gap stopping it from being solved.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
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.
‘Jumbo’ Fed cut boosts Aussie shares
The Australian sharemarket booked a fresh record high on Thursday as investors celebrated the US Fed’s “jumbo” rate cut.
Aussie shares flat before pivotal Fed moment
The local sharemarket traded flat on Wednesday as investors moved cautiously before Thursday morning’s pivotal Fed rate cut decision and the release of key jobs data.
Aussie shares hit fresh record on Fed fever
The rate cut rally in Australian shares continued on Tuesday, with the local bourse hitting fresh highs once again as it booked a fourth consecutive session in the green.
Australia locks in contentious new trade deal
Australia has signed a massive new trade deal with a Middle-Eastern powerhouse, but the agreement has sparked controversy.
New record high for Aussie shares
Growing jubilance around this week’s interest rate cut in the world’s largest economy propelled Aussie shares to a record high.
Big new change in Aussie housing market
Looking to buy your first home? The latest auction results could signal an important change in Australia’s ‘unstoppable’ housing market.
Why Gen Z can’t be their own boss
The cost-of-living has spooked eager Gen Zers from starting businesses in Australia, new research finds.
China launches flight to major Aussie city
A Chinese airline company has just announced new direct flights connecting mainland China with a major Aussie city.
‘Dividend deluge’ amid cost-of-living crisis
As Australia’s biggest companies do all they can to cut costs, the corporate juggernauts are pulling back profits to pay shareholders.
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