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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Banking

Silicon Valley Bank customers wait in line at SVBâs headquarters in Santa Clara, California on March 13, 2023. - US President Biden sought to reassure Americans over the country's banking system on Monday, while insisting emergency measures would not be paid for by taxpayers, as additional banks came under stress following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last week, the second largest bank failure in history, and New York regulators took control of Signature Bank on Sunday. (Photo by NOAH BERGER / AFP)

Aussie company cashing in on bank collapse

The biggest bank failure since the GFC sent shockwaves around the globe but there’s an Aussie firm that could be a big winner from the fallout.

At Work

Nation rages over plan for 69 hour work week

Just as Australia and many other nations move closer towards the idea of a four-day working week – one nation is going in a radically different direction.

Interest Rates

Sydney, Australia - March 5, 2014: An office worker crossing a road is reflected in the glass display of a trading screen at the Australian Stock Exchange on Bridge Street.

Surprise interest rates news for Australia

There are fears that “contagion” will spread after the collapse of a major US bank — and it could impact interest rates in Australia.

Interest Rates

Jason Bosworth's fixed term on his mortgage set to end which will double their mortgage repayments from $600 to $1200. Picture: Supplied

Aussie family’s mortgage payments to double

A Gold Coast dad is facing taking a second job as his family’s mortgage repayments are set to double each week.

Sydney & NSW

A lack of building in exclusive harbourside suburbs is driving up prices and adding to the chronic shortage of homes. Picture: Supplied

Rich people to blame for big Sydney crisis

Shocking new figures have revealed some of Australia’s most exclusive waterfront suburbs are the driving force behind a major problem.

UpdatedInterest Rates

COMPOSITE 4:3 - Australia's four big banks Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB, ANZ. Picture: NCA Newswire

Major banks make call on interest rates

Homeowners were plunged into a world of more financial pain as interest rates were hiked again, with the major banks making their move.

Other Industries

In2Food Group has collapsed for the second time. Picture: Supplied

350 jobs at risk as Aussie company collapses

The company, which has sites around Australia has already seen key operations close in some states, while it owes up to $20 million to more than 1000 creditors.

Superannuation

Australian notes and coins spilled out on a table

Alarming super detail Aussies are missing

While the government’s move to more heavily tax super balances over $3 million generated endless headlines, there is one super figure you should care about.

At Work

Workers striking have been bins overflowing in some suburbs of Sydney. Picture: Supplied

Overflowing bins sign of ‘radical’ change

Angry workers hit by a world of financial pain have had enough, with a “radical” shake-up now predicted.

Interest Rates

A triple threat is hitting Australians after the tenth straight interest rate rise. Picture: Supplied

Triple threat coming for Aussies

Interest rates were hiked for the tenth time in a row and it’s not just homeowners set to be smashed, with trouble looming for many people.

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