Cafe owner defends unpopular cost
A cafe owner has been forced to defend a reviled price increase amid backlash from Aussies over the holiday period.
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Fare wars heat up as airline drops $39 flights
Australia’s rival airlines have released hundreds of thousands of discounted seats to some of the hottest destinations, both here and overseas, in huge Boxing Day sales.
‘Called out’: Foreign firm killing Aussie icon
A state government has laid down the law to the overseas owners of a well-known Australian brand, accusing the firm of wanting to shut it down.
What’s open on Boxing Day
If you’re needing to stock up after Christmas or want to snap up a bargain in the Boxing Day sales, this is your full guide to today’s trading hours.
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Aussie miner’s $440m claim against Ghana
An Australian gold mining company has taken an African government to court over a dispute worth nearly half a billion dollars.
ASX 200 rises after RBA minutes; St Barbara tanks
Domestic shares closed higher after the release of minutes from the RBA’s last meeting for 2024, which received some support from the IMF overnight. SBM hit with PNG tax bill.
RBA’s major clue on next rates decision
Struggling Aussie homeowners could get a rate cut sooner rather than later as the Reserve Bank says it is “increasingly confident” about a reduction.
Woolworths makes changes to rewards program
Woolworths announced the changes last week, with customers asked to provide their mobile numbers before the update is rolled out.
Sports streamer DAZN buys Foxtel in blockbuster $3.4bn deal
New ownership for subscription giant Foxtel and its hit brands Kayo and BINGE is set to shake up Australia’s media and sport landscape.
ASX finishes strongly, led by banks
The sharemarket closed 1.7 per cent higher, with gains across the board, led by the heavyweight financial sector. News Corp found strong support after its mega $3.4bn Foxtel deal.
ASX snaps grim days-long losing streak
The ASX has surged back and broken a days-long losing streak – after better than expected inflationary data out of the US sent markets higher around the world.
Howzat! Behind DAZN’s quest to become Netflix of sport
The UK sports streaming operator has big plans for the way the world watches sport – and Foxtel is set to become a key part of this.
Major bank’s cost-of-living warning
A leading bank is expecting a spike in electricity prices until July 2025 putting further pressures on Australians.
Dramatic chicken shop feud aired in court
A dramatic two-year legal battle between friends over the ownership of a Sydney chicken shop resulted in a broken lock and police being called.
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