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David Ross is a Sydney-based journalist at The Australian. He previously worked at the European Parliament and as a freelance journalist, writing for many publications including Myanmar Business Today where he was an Australian correspondent. He has a Masters in Journalism from The University of Melbourne.

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BusinessBusiness

The Rocks: from tourist hub to ghost town

Traders in Sydney’s once-thriving The Rocks precinct have been left in limbo as it deals with tough times and a hodgepodge of initiatives.

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SHIPPINGEconomics

Containers are loaded onto a cargo ship at Port Botany in Sydney on June 4, 2021, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported the country's economy in the year's first quarter has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Botany port fight ‘delays imports’

Container costs have almost tripled and delays are growing at two of Australia’s key ports as overseas demand runs up against an industrial fight.

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CrackdownFinancial Services

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Accountants banned over JobKeeper rorts

Six accountants, including one who impersonated clients, have been kicked out of the profession over rorts related to Covid relief and stimulus measures.

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TECHNOLOGYTechnology

Data Republic CEO Danny Gilligan. Source: Supplied

Collapsed Data Republic finds white knight

IXUP has bought the collapsed technology business Data Republic from administrators for $3m.

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MANUFACTURINGCompanies

Caravan rollout booms amid Covid

Crusader Caravans says business is booming from a nation at home, but finding workers and sourcing products from overseas is proving tough.

David Ross

REGULATIONCompanies

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 3rd May 2021: Petrol prices at the Liberty on Port Road, Beverley. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

SMEs gain collective bargaining powers

Small businesses, franchises and fuel retailers can now collectively bargain with suppliers or franchisors without having to seek an exemption.

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LOCKDOWN HITFinancial Services

‘Multiple pressures’ building on financial system

Covid-19 is just one of an array of pressure points for the financial system, according to APRA chair Wayne Byres.

Richard Gluyas and David Ross

‘Irresponsible conduct’Markets

A trader watches a graph showing the fall of the Euro in Paris, 13/01/2012 as the euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar on news reports that France's credit rating might be downgraded by Standard and Poor's.

Big fine for Forex CT as boss banned

A now shut down forex broker has been fined $20m and its boss punished over breaches compared to The Wolf of Wall Street movie.

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WEALTH MANAGEMENTFinancial Services

17/02/2020: IOOF Chief Executive Renato Mota in Melbourne. Stuart McEvoy/The Australian.

IOOF-MLC merger creates new wealth giant

IOOF expects its merger with MLC will ultimately deliver enhanced service at lower costs to its members and clients.

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PropertyProperty

Grocon deal approved by creditors

The rescue plan put forward by Grocon scion Daniel Grollo has been accepted by creditors.

David Ross

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