Why younger savers are ignoring banks
Facing mounting student debts and the cost-of-living grind, younger people are getting savvier on who holds onto their money.
Economy
Aussie shares jump on Fed cut fever
The local sharemarket lifted on Monday as buoyant investors cheered the prospect of a September rate cut in the world’s largest economy.
‘Survival of the fittest’: Lucky Country’s over
Soaring cost of living has turned the country into “survival of the fittest”, as Aussies share their brutal stories.
Qantas, Virgin on notice after turmoil
Bonza’s collapse and Rex’s uncertain future has left a gap for consumers and given more power back to Qantas and Virgin airlines.
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‘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.
Cup Day rate rise ‘all but sealed’
The RBA is widely tipped to continue its most aggressive round of rate hikes in decades after inflation figures confirmed soaring prices remained stubborn.
‘Triple whammy’: Sign Aus is on the brink
ABS figures from September appear to show good news for the Aussie economy but dig a little deeper and something else is exposed.
Latest victim of inflation crisis revealed
A shocking spike in the price of one supermarket staple has exposed the pain Aussies are facing at the checkout.
KFC worker’s shock five word claim
The fast-food sector union claims KFC exploited “thousands” of workers by denying them paid rest breaks.
‘Won’t hesitate’: RBA boss warns on rate hike
In her first prepared address as RBA governor, Michele Bullock has revealed the extreme pressure faced by some Aussie homeowners, but warns it won’t stop the board raising rates if necessary.
Australia is spending billions on critical minerals projects in order to become world leader in the clean energy revolution and reduce dependency on China’s supply.
Superannuation blow for Aussie parents
Despite its own gender pay equity taskforce recommending super be added to paid parental leave, the government won’t commit to the measure.
Aus Post blasted for weird delivery attempt
A customer on a large remote property has slammed Australia Post for a bizarre attempt at delivering her parcel.
300,000 Aussies to benefit from $5bn Microsoft move
Anthony Albanese has revealed how tech firm Microsoft will invest billions of dollars into Australia to upskill workers. See what it means.
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