Skimpies spark outrage among farmers
A couple who hired two skimpies to help sell farming machinery have hit back at outraged onlookers.
Small Business
Fury as Tesla cancels $24k pie order
A small-business owner was left “high and dry” after Tesla placed a bakery order worth more than $24,000 – only to cancel it at the last minute.
Cult food chain’s secret weapon in US coup
Three Aussie drop outs created a $100m business from Bondi, Australia. Here’s how they will take on America.
Butcher slammed for ‘petting farm’ ad
A Perth butcher has ruffled feathers online after offering customers a product sourced from a ‘petting farm’.
Aussie program US cops’ new secret weapon
From the legendary Los Angeles Police Department to a school district in Las Vegas, one Aussie tech company is soaring in the budding virtual reality market.
Aussie bushfire invention scores duo $150k
A new Aussie invention that arose from the ashes of Black Summer is aiming to become a must-have item for any home in a bushfire risk area.
’Un-Australian’: Happy hour rule infuriates
A Sydney pub’s new happy hour rule has sparked a huge backlash among patrons.
‘No support’: Sad truth about ‘Aussie’ beer
Australia’s once thriving independent brewery scene is at risk of collapse – and there’s a $29 billion reason for it.
Sad reason 7kg melon is selling for $10
A Queensland farmer is selling this 7kg watermelon by the side of the road for $10, here’s why.
Major brands hit by credit card scam
Thousands of Australian shoppers have fallen victim to a major online scam, affecting major brands.
‘Shame’: Locals fume as mall evicts bakery
A Sydney mall has been slammed for ending the lease of a much-loved local bakery after almost three decades to make way for a Bakers Delight store.
Restaurant shuts six months after opening
Sydney’s restaurant scene is feeling the sting of rising interest rates and a cost of living crisis as yet another eatery closes its doors.
Couple remortgage house for ‘crazy’ $1m idea
A daily gut health routine led to a Sydney couple taking a big risk on a side hustle that will soon be available in 1,500 Woolworths and Coles supermarkets.
Customer’s brutal response to Aus Day move
Aussies have said they will ‘think twice’ before shopping at one major shopping chain, after its decision to no longer stock Australia Day Merchandise.
Iconic decades-old bakery leaves sad note
A family-owned bakery in Sydney is being forced to leave its location of nearly 30 years, as the landlord prepares for the arrival of a major national chain.
Popular restaurant booking site closes
A popular restaurant booking service is set to cease its operations in Australia due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Employees put on notice for WFH in 2024
Working from home is a perk many employees have been enjoying since the Covid-19 pandemic, but that could change for many people in 2024.
$2.3bn project held to ransom over pay demand
Striking workers have put a $2.3bn green energy build at risk over demands of a 17 per cent uplift in pay.
‘Tougher than ever’: Small business crisis
A new survey has revealed the majority of small businesses are doing it “tougher than ever before”, with anxiety worse than during Covid.
‘Losing money’: Small firms under threat
Businesses have been “significantly impacted” and are losing money because of strikes at the nation’s ports, the boss of one company says.
Key issues that will define 2024
From intensifying heatwaves to grocery prices, here are the headliner issues set to impact the lives of Australians in 2024.
Teen reveals secret to $1m business
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has revealed how he managed to start a successful business at such a young age and gives his one tip to anyone wanting to start their own company.
ASX-listed weed company goes bust
The company behind the largest cannabis manufacturing facility in the southern hemisphere has entered administration amid “disunity” at board level.
Local F45 gym thrives despite US problems
An Aussie F45 franchisee has spoken out about how his business has managed to stay afloat despite the problems facing the flagship company.
Giving gifts has made them millions
This married couple never thought their side hustle would balloon into the size it is today.
Huge cash boost for 420,000 families
At an expensive time of year, nearly half a million families and small businesses in one state will see a significant ease on a key expense.
’Losing touch’: Sunrise host’s Albo take-down
Anthony Albanese has been accused of being “out of touch” with working class Australians as criticism of his handling of the cost-of-living crisis ramps up.
Huge salary blow to Aussie job seekers
A recruitment expert has predicted the Australian job market will “recalibrate” in 2024, putting the breaks on workers demanding higher wages when switching jobs.
Aussie savers dudded by banks: ACCC
The banks are ripping off savers, the competition watchdog has found, with customers struggling to get the best possible returns.
Man’s insane find in stranger’s junk
An Aussie rubbish removalist has made an incredibly fortunate discovery in someone’s trash – but what he did next truly stunned.
Bank’s surprise gift to homeowners
An Australian bank has delivered a surprising gift to new home hunters just before Christmas.
Shocking reality of common job
Shocking attacks on one group of workers is on the rise, with industry leaders saying the holiday season is particularly dangerous.
‘Secret Santa’ gifts thousands in presents
The owners of a popular toy store have revealed an anonymous man paid off the entire waiting list of lay-bys, gifting thousands of dollars in presents.
Bakery owner electrocuted at work
The “sweetest and kindest” bakery co-owner was found unconscious at her place of business on Saturday.
Sad update after note rocked Sydney
The owner of a Sydney eatery forced to shut his doors after a brawl with a landlord has shared a sad update to the saga that gripped the hospitality sector.
Workshop ‘inundated’ after viral kind act
A Central Coast workshop which won the hearts of Aussies across the nation last week with a stunning gesture says the Christmas kindness has continued.
Sign cash could disappear for good
With cash use in freefall and distribution services becoming increasingly unviable, RBA governor Michele Bullock is racing to fix the problem.
Stark numbers show ‘Big Australia’ is coming
Australia’s population is set to get bigger and older as a relentless immigration boom adds millions more to the country even as natural births decline.
Seven CEO steps down in shock move
One of Australia’s biggest media companies has announced a dramatic shake-up in its leadership.
Telstra wrongly charges 6.5k customers
An investigation found the telco giant wrongly billed more than 6500 customers for their internet service for more than a decade.
Buy now pay later provider in receivership
Yet another buy now pay later company has hit financial troubles, after previously spruiking a $400 million stock market listing.
Christmas casualty of cost-of-living crisis
Even Santa and his helpers can’t escape the country’s cost-of-living squeeze, with more Aussies set to turn out the lights on a beloved festive season tradition.
Major reason one group of Aussies can’t work
A massive difference as to why men and women in Australia can’t work full-time has been revealed in new data.
One thing Aussies ditching in droves
Cash is no longer king, a new survey has found, with less than one in 10 consumer payments made with notes and coins.
Iconic ice cream factory gets $100m rebuild
A beloved Aussie ice cream factory is back in business after a $100 million repair build, following the devastating floods that swept the region in 2022.
Woman’s simple idea scores big Woolies deal
An indigenous woman from Central Western NSW has triumphed over adversity to create a booming business.
Woman’s $25,000 Afterpay rule shock
A Sydney woman has revealed her shock after discovering a little-known rule meant she was out of pocket $25,000, which she says “crippled” her.
Grim photos show reality of rental crisis
A shocking rental lists a dank garage for $1000 a month in a grim reveal of the country’s rental crisis, with many asking how it is legal.
Radical proposal for state’s sex workers
A radical change to sex work is on the cards for one Australian state with a long history of progressive reform. Here’s everything you need to know.
Optus parent breaks silence on outage
The parent company behind Optus has denied responsibility for the crippling outage, one day before CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin fronts a Senate hearing into the failure.
Telstra blackout hits one town
Locals in a small town in South Australia have been struggling with Telstra outages for more than a week.
Aussie airline’s bold new $59 flight
The budget carrier is offering travellers new direct flights to two of Australia’s most spectacular tourist destinations for just $59.
‘Silly’: Brawl erupts over new money model
One state’s parliament erupted in a shouting match over how vital roads and bridges will be funded, as the federal government tries to claw back billions in cost blowouts.
Aussies kids’ math fail threatens nation’s dreams
Young Australians are struggling to maintain math standards and one expert has warned it threatens the nation’s infrastructure dreams.
Jewish school’s ‘blood money’ refused
A Sydney business has come under fire for refusing to accommodate a Jewish high school, with the owner then boasting about the decision online
‘Cowboy tradies’ killing Aussie builders
Cashie-driven cowboy tradies are strangling legitimate builders and it’s costing customers across the country big.
Jim’s Mowing bizarre business move
The king of the Aussie franchise is lending his hand to the beauty industry offering a wide range of treatments to customers.
Australia’s top 36 small businesses revealed
These top 36 Aussie small businesses are leading the way across the country when it comes to innovation, inspiration and economic know-how.
Aussie suburb with no rentals available
There are now several suburbs across major cities without any spare rooms for desperate renters.
US tradie’s insane free assault rifle offer
An American tradie said by “stirring the pot” his company has generated more than $100,000 in less than a week.
‘It’s a bit much’: Optus CEO eviscerated
As she rushed to clean up the massive outage, Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin managed to make the situation even worse.
Last Big Bank smacks Aussie homeowners
Australia’s biggest bank is the last of the Big Four to slug Aussie homeowners with another lift in interest rates. Here’s how much you’ll pay.
Mortgage pain worsens as banks hike rates
Almost all of the big four banks has announced it would lift interest rates once again in response to the RBA’s Melbourne Cup hike, increasing pressure on homeowners.
Premier threatens to walk away from Optus
One state’s premier has put the embattled telecommunications provider on notice its multimillion-dollar contracts with his government are at risk after Wednesday’s blackout.
Why petrol prices affect your mortgage
The Reserve Bank has slugged homeowners with another rate rise and a recent surge in petrol prices is partly to blame.
Why wine producers back EU walkout
Australia and Europe were close to an epic trade deal but it all fell apart this week. Here’s why Aussie wine producers are raising a glass to its demise.
‘Ambitious’: Australia’s net-zero task laid bare
Private industry must pitch in with the government for Australia to hit net zero by 2050, according to the Treasurer.
Shocking truth about your savings
A troubling detail about the amount of debt and savings among Australians has been revealed in new research.
Huge twist after Sydney cafe’s brutal note
A brutal sign last week all but signalled the end for an iconic Sydney eatery. Now, there has been a dramatic development.
Farmers up in arms over 30cm grass law
One state’s farmers are rebelling against a proposed law they say could damage basic parts of their operations.
‘Death sentence’: Call to ban ‘killer stone’
Unions are calling out a “moral failure” and demanding an immediate ban on a common household product killing off Australian workers.
KFC worker’s shock five word claim
The fast-food sector union claims KFC exploited “thousands” of workers by denying them paid rest breaks.
Exiled: ASIC slaps down PwC partner
The man who leaked confidential government information to clients has been exiled from the world of Australian finance.
‘Naked’: Boy sprung in women’s change room
A local swimming pool has found itself in an awkward situation after a “very tall” 12-year-old boy made women feel uncomfortable.
RBA boss’s $110k pay bump before exit
The latest report from the Reserve Bank of Australia shows how much money the men and women who determine your mortgage bill make each year.
Real reason food prices are going up
Multiple strikes have broken out across Australia’s food sector, putting more pressure on an industry rocked by surging inflation. But experts have cautioned labour is not to blame for rising grocery bills at the checkout.
Major update in fitness stars’ battle
One of Australia’s rising fitness superstars has beat back a serious legal threat from the company founded by her former employer.
First look at AusPost’s $75m mega facility
eCommerce is booming and Australia Post is moving to keep itself fit for the future WITH a new $75m state-of-the-art parcel facility.
‘Frustrating’: Aussie’s fury at Kmart
A small business owner has taken to social media to launch an attack on a retail giant after noticing they were selling very similar products.
Premier’s big cost-of-living relief promise
One state’s premier has pledged to back small business with cost-of-living relief to help them stare down interest-rates and inflation pressures.
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