The Editorial Team

Sarah Sharples has been a journalist for more than 10 years covering business, food, music, politics, careers and local news. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) and a Bachelor of Law at the University of Technology. Her career was kicked off at a number of business titles, before moving to NewCorp Australia’s NewsLocal newspapers. She has returned from a five-year adventure working as a reporter and editor in the UK and joined news.com.au as finance editor in 2020.

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Former exotic dancer Bobbi, who was last week named US-based website United Pole Artists' pole dancer of the year for her work promoting the sport, began teaching Sydneysiders from the foyer of a city strip club. A decade later, Bobbi's Pole Studio is a multinational company, pictured in her studio in Sydney.

‘Lap dances’: Aussie dad’s secret life exposed

There’s a myth that Aussies earning six figures are wealthy but people are exposing the devastating impact of a system in crisis.

Travel Incidents

A couple who booked a holiday through TripADeal have shared their frustrating experience. Picture: Supplied

‘Dead cheap’ trip ends in $5k shock

An Aussie couple were stoked when they scored a “dead cheap” deal through a Qantas-owned holiday site but things later turned sour.

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Brett D'Souza lost $20,000 when he fell victim to scam. Picture: Supplied

Aussie loses $20k in ‘horrible’ way

A Melbourne man, who is paying off crucial bills with money from the sale of his house, has been struck by a “horrible” issue.

Costs

Australians owe approximately $1.7 billion in unpaid child support and women like Leah want to see changes. Picture: Supplied

Aussie turfed out, house secretly sold

There’s a $1.7 billion problem lurking in Australia and it’s pushing people into poverty and causing devastating consequences.

EXCLUSIVEBanking

A bank's mortgage error has seen a Brisbane woman tied up in court for years. Picture: istock

Bank accidentally wipes $700k loan, sues

One of Australia’s big four banks has been accused of behaving so badly it could amount to torture after it committed an extraordinary series of errors.

Other Industries

Hundreds of Australians caught up in the collapse of a company are desperate to see their money returned with some facing financial hardship. Picture: Supplied

‘Danger’: Aussies panic over collapsed firm

The company had alleged links to a $228 million money laundering operation but thousands of Aussies have been caught up with a dispute over money.

Travel Incidents

A passenger has slammed Qantas for the bizarre reason his flight was delayed causing him to miss a crucial exam. Picture: Supplied

‘Dismissed’: Qantas call over $1600 seat

A man has been left furious for the reason his flight was delayed and thinks more needs to be done to protect passengers.

Retail

Retailer collapses owing as much as $58m

The eye-watering debt owed by an iconic fashion brand has been revealed as a court case regarding its collapse was thrown out.

Careers

Bass Fam is a producer, who's shows appeared at the likes of the Sydney Opera House, who owes more than $250,000 to artists and other suppliers. Picture: Supplied

‘Facing bankruptcy’: Producer’s debt spirals

An Aussie was at the top of his game in the entertainment industry and on a high. Then it all came crashing down with devastating outcomes.

EXCLUSIVEOther Industries

The fallout of a collapsing company has exploded onto the streets, with neighbours of a proposed site enduring break-ins, dumped rubbish and terrifying encounters with criminals. Picture: Supplied

Chilling sight captured on security cameras

The fallout of a collapsing company has exploded, with neighbours of a proposed site enduring break-ins, dumped rubbish and terrifying encounters with criminals.

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