Destination detours as travellers seek out new sights
Choosing a holiday destination is about a lot more than budget, according to analysis of 25,000 travel bookings, with travellers turning often unheard of places into tourist hubs.
Companies
Flight Centre smashed over ‘vague’ market update
Almost $1bn has been wiped from the market value of Flight Centre by investors after the travel agency delivered a vague update that appeared to reveal a 2025 profit downgrade.
China spooks ASX from record high
The ASX 200 has fallen from a record high, as investors are disappointed with the economic growth of Australia’s largest trading partner.
Aussies slugged online with this hidden fee
Australians shopping globally online are being charged a hidden fee, leading to calls for the Albanese government to extend its action on dodgy practices.
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Energy stocks, banks lift ASX
ASX 200 up 1.6 per cent this week. UK exits recession. Financial stress at highest in 8 years: NAB. CBA shareholder class actions dismissed. Bonza administrators in talks with ‘interested parties’. Life360 drops.
Tragic reason owner is sleeping at yum cha
Behind some hoardings at a Sydney shopping centre a battle was playing out between a restaurant and operators.
Brazen tradie’s $12k meat theft spree
A tradie has been caught pinching thousands of dollars’ worth of meat from a supermarket chain – as the company reveals its huge response.
China, Australia in the mix to save Air Vanuatu
Air Vanuatu has been placed into voluntary liquidation as the search begins for a buyer who can get the carrier back into the air.
Major airline enters voluntary liquidation
Customers have been left stranded after a major airline entered voluntary liquidation, cancelling all flights.
New fight in AFL powerbroker’s $100m Ponzi scheme
Victims of John Adams’ $100m scam say they have been left struggling to buy bread and milk. Now, they’re fighting to claim lost funds from the sale of his $5m home in Lorne.
Real estate guru’s rant about new trend
An agent and auctioneer known for his appearances on The Block has claimed some colleagues in the industry are acting like bankers before the global financial crisis.
Major company collapses owing $29m
The 60-year-old company was involved in sporting events such as the Australian Open but is now facing being closed for good as employees were left in limbo.
Why the wave of bank bad debts was misleading
The doomsayers may not want to hear it but there’s no mortgage cliff, and it’s unlikely to come.
Town fuming at bank’s ‘outrageous’ move
Locals are fuming over ANZ’s shock move after the bank posted a profit of more than $7 billion last year.
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