Aussies fear right to disconnect laws
Aussies are willing to sign away their rights and stay in constant contact with their boss, as long as the employer pays them for the privilege of it.
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Ex-treasurer grilled over Cbus scandal
A former federal treasurer who now chairs Cbus Super has faced a hostile grilling over a raft of allegations directed at the fund.
‘Worse without:’ Bullock’s bold jobs call
The RBA governor surprisingly came out in support of Australia’s big spending budget saying the economy “would be worse without it”.
Warning as banks move away from rate cut
Mortgage holders’ hopes of a February rate cut are fading as big four bank analysts begin to alter their predictions.
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Why opening WA won’t be good for all
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One thing Aussies are spending more on
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Revealed: Favourite IKEA spends
The Swedish retailing giant has revealed its trend predictions for 2022 – and it’s all about decluttering.
ASX treads water with no US lead
The ASX finished barely changed despite a positive start, with Redbubble tanking on a profit plunge, while JB Hi-Fi jumped higher.
Big change coming to Kmart stores
The huge impact of the Delta and Omicron outbreaks on Kmart and Target has been laid bare, but there’s one store that’s overperformed.
Retailers propel ASX higher
Consumer stocks led the ASX higher, including Wesfarmers despite reporting a Kmart and Target sales slump, while a market debutante tanked spectacularly.
Jobs with more chance of a pay rise
Wages are expected to finally grow faster than prices next year. Here’s a list of the jobs that will see the biggest increase.
Revealed: Group to win during Covid
One group of people enjoyed a staggering spike in their wealth while Covid-19 made the majority of people worse off.
Revealed: Item blocking first homebuyers
Relentlessly soaring property prices have reignited the smashed avo debate, with one executive telling young Aussies to forgo one everyday item.
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