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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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.

Other Industries

Genius childcare now has 25 centres under administration as it faces a crisis. Picture: Supplied

‘Chaos’: Millions owed in major collapse

The crisis engulfing an Australian chain is continuing with the debt bill now potentially climbing into the multi-millions.

Other Industries

Some of Genius Early Learning's childcare centres have been put into administration as questions are raised about an industry in crisis. Pictures: Supplied

‘Disgusting’: Chain collapses as staff walk out

An industry is in crisis and Australians don’t know where to turn with the situation described as a “mess” and people left “distressed”.

BREAKINGOther Industries

An Australian childcare chain has gone into administration owing $17.5 million. Picture: Supplied

Chain on brink, $17.5m debt, 320 jobs at risk

A company that offers an essential service and employs more than 320 Aussies has been forced to call in administrators.

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