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.

@s_sharples

Latest

Costs

A number of NAB customers have fallen victim to the scame scam in the last few months losing up to $80,000. Picture: Supplied

‘Big trouble’: Text message that ruined couple

Dozens of customers have fallen victim to the same scam losing up to $80,000 in hard-earned savings, with the knock-on effect leaving a trail of devastation.

Buying

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 3, 2021: Generics stock photos of housing and real estate signage. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Suburbs Aussies are desperate to buy in

House prices are falling as interest rates bite but there are still dozens of suburbs across Australia where buyers are scrambling to enter the market.

Banking

The Tasmanian man was horrified to uncover that his entire savings had been drained from his account after he was impersonated. Picture: Supplied

Man loses entire life savings in minutes

A Tasmanian man, who was caught up in the Medibank hack, has been left in an “extreme” amount of stress after his entire savings was stolen in a matter of minutes.

Tax

Australian money background showing $100, $50 and $20 notes with a shallow depth of field.

Calls for new Aussie tax to raise $814m

There is a push to introduce a new tax in Australia – that already exists around 85 countries in the world – to help tackle a common problem.

Retail

City Chic has opened a new-look store at Grand Central.

Aussie retailer’s value plummets by 89%

A popular fashion retailer has warned it is being battered by the money crunch as consumers tighten their spending, which has seen its share price tumble.

Retail

Grocery delivery start-up Voly burned through $13 million in just one year. Picture: Supplied

$13m reason Aussie company collapsed

An Australian company that collapsed owing 300 creditors almost $18 million spent an enormous amount of cash before its demise.

Retail

Australia's most valuable brands have been revealed. Picture: Supplied

Surprising news for iconic Aussie brands

Australia’s most valuable brands have been revealed, with Woolworths worth a whopping $16.2b, while unsurprisingly Optus had a shocker.

Other Industries

Leighton Drury, state secretary of the Fire Brigade Employees' Union, was accused of misusing his union credit card by a senior industrial officer. Picture JADE GUNN

Fears of ‘death trap’ to save $100m

Concerns have been raised that an explosion, fire or terror attack could leave commuters at serious risk if certain plans go ahead.

World Economy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 29, 2022: Shoppers in Pitt Street in SydneyÃs CBD on Thursday. The ABS has announced the monthly and quarterly estimates of turnover for retail businesses. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nikki Short

World facing ‘catastrophic’ chain reaction

The world’s leading expert on a particular type of financial crisis has issued a chilling warning, predicting a possible “global event”.

Wealth

Background of Australian fifty and one hundred dollar notes.Others in this series.

Staggering amount some Aussies earned

A new report has revealed the staggering amount Australia’s richest people are making – and how taxing the super wealthy could fund life-changing things.

Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/the-team/sarah-sharples/page/34