Major issue in solving Aussie housing crisis
With Australia’s housing crisis ever-worsening, one group has revealed the 130,000-strong gap stopping it from being solved.
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Aus beach plot selling for less than a car
A shock new listing has just gone up promising Aussies a slice of island paradise for the price of a car.
Massive Aussie bank rip off exposed
Countless Australian mortgage holders are being slugged an extra $6000 per year by their bank – for one infuriating and unnecessary reason.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
AFL decider airlines’ dream come true
Airlines have added thousands of extra seats to get out of state fans to the first AFL grand final in 18 years to feature two non-Victorian teams.
Virgin to trial pets on busiest route — but it won’t be cheap
Dogs and cats of a certain size will be allowed as Virgin Australia eyes Australia’s busiest route for the staged introduction of its new pets in the cabin policy. Should pets be there? TAKE THE POLL
Dire warning over Aussie interest rates
An economist has issued a dire prediction about the “really dangerous” interest rates in Australia on the eve of the Reserve Bank’s rates decision.
Olivia Wirth’s Myer revival hinges on it all coming together
The former Qantas executive has moved at lightning speed in her first 100 days in charge of the retailer. This is where she wants to take it.
Airlines spruce up premium cabins as demand for luxury takes off
Australian travellers’ enthusiasm for premium cabins has caught the attention of international airlines, who are now racing to upgrade their products on down under routes.
Much-loved Aussie company’s sad collapse
The owner of an Australian meal delivery service has revealed her business has ceased operations immediately.
ASX 200 retreats from record; Myer down
PwC tax scandal evidence called into question. Myer cuts dividend on profit slide. Harvey Norman to defend ‘junk’ warranties class actions. Macquarie’s big US regulatory settlement.
Bosses set to demand end to WFH in Aus
Alarming data has revealed a sharp trend on what’s happening with WFH in Australia.
‘Complete failure’: Photos show reality of carbon offset market
Some of Australia’s biggest corporations are using your money to pay for forest regrowth schemes to offset greenhouse gases – but satellite photos show many of these projects are not working.
US is in danger of shutting down, again
The possibility of a US government shutdown is now looming large after a deadlocked Congress was unable to pass an extension.
40,000 Aussies at risk after huge data breach
Nearly 40,000 Aussie tradies have been put at risk after a popular hardware chain suffered a major data leak.
Bold plan to change Woolies, Big W forever
An investor has proposed a way for Woolworths to increase profits, claiming they should be performing better than Coles.
Aussies react to massive interest rate cut
The world’s biggest economy has just cut interest rates by a “jumbo” 50 basis points. Here’s what that means for Australia.
Will the Fed push Australia to take the rate plunge?
The coming months will mark a test over Australia’s bet on so-called “dovish” rate hikes.
Hip-pocket pain of being a long distance footy fan
Airfares have predictably jumped ahead of footy finals this weekend with diehard Port and Cowboys fans the hardest hit.
‘Jumbo’ Fed cut boosts Aussie shares
The Australian sharemarket booked a fresh record high on Thursday as investors celebrated the US Fed’s “jumbo” rate cut.
Tabcorp chair steps down; ASX 200 hits new record
Bruce Chenoweth will assume chair role at gaming giant. Strike, MinRes lift on WA gas policy tweak. US Fed’s jumbo rate cut ramps up RBA pressure. Total Tools hit with data leak. Second class action hits Harvey Norman for allegedly useless warranties.
Major Aus retailer sued over ‘junk’ warranties
Major Aussie retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it sold extended warranties to customers on products that turned out to be “junk”.
Google reviews ‘gone’ after bride backlash
Young Australians are being forced to chase thousands of dollars owed to them as the business takes drastic steps in the face of huge fallout.
Builder goes bust owing $880k
An Aussie builder managed to get all his clients into their homes before going bust owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to creditors.
Minister orders Airservices to act on Brisbane aircraft noise
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King has given Airservices a hurry-up on measures to tackle aircraft noise over Brisbane as locals’ complaints increase.
Major metro shopping centre evacuated
A busy metro shopping centre was evacuated and the riot squad stepped in after a suspicious item was found.
‘Won’t be pretty’: Fresh blow to Aus looms
The federal government has been accused of “wilfully weakening” Australia’s economy through a key policy decision.
‘Won’t be pretty’: Fresh blow to Aus looms
The federal government has been accused of “wilfully weakening” Australia’s economy through a key policy decision.
Just like 2019: markets ignore the warning signs
With everything pointing to a looming economic slowdown, why are cyclical stocks still so expensive?
Aussie shares lift on energy, Wall St bump
The Australian sharemarket lifted on Tuesday on the back of a rally in energy stocks and some relief from a rattled Wall St.
Qantas to add more international destinations amid fresh challenges
The flying kangaroo has jumped on Virgin Australia’s best performing overseas route as the airline expands its international network in the face of fresh challenges from Qatar and Singapore.
ASX 200 rises; CBA, Macquarie surpass records
Plibersek approval for Stokes-backed BCI’s Mardie project. Steadfast slumps on response to allegations. Tassie salmon may raise a stink at Coles AGM. Jim Chalmers considers ‘next steps’ on RBA reforms.
Reason for strange smell in bottled water
Smelly bottles of water with an odd taste were sold at a Woolworths store were likely caused by a damaged pipe where the product was manufactured.
Aboriginal historian behind gold mine furore
An Aboriginal historian behind the push to block a $1 billion gold mine project previously sought to have every waterway in the area protected.
‘Abandoned’ farmers storm Canberra
More than a thousand farmers are rallying outside Parliament House, angry at both major parties, who they say have “abandoned” them.
Aussie crisis drives job loss fears
Aussies and business are growing increasingly fearful of a stagnating economy, with new concerns about potential job losses.
Chalmers’ surprise next move to reform RBA
Attempts to overhaul the RBA through bipartisan support have been quashed, but the Treasurer has suggested he’ll seek the backing of a surprise group.
‘Lambo Guy’ reveals shock new investment
Self-made billionaire and Aussie car nut Adrian “Lambo Guy” Portelli has revealed his next big investment.
Monster company collapses owing $26m
Customers paid tens of thousands of dollars after the company insisted it was doing just fine. Then it went bust.
Qantas launches epic new Bali sale
Qantas is offering travel-hungry Aussies a one-week fire sale on flights to a host of beloved international destinations, including Bali and Bangkok.
State’s bold plan for housing crisis
One state government is eyeing a bold new idea as it desperately tries to get more houses built.
Aussie retail boss suddenly sacked
The managing director of a major Aussie retailer has been sacked by the business’s board for serious misconduct.
How Miller will make Westpac a business force again
A former Goldman Sachs banker wants to pull Westpac out of its self-imposed wilderness. Is the banking major ready for change?
ASX 200 falls, led by energy, consumer stocks; Premier dives
Premier Investments flags lower earnings, sacked Smiggle boss Cheston denies ‘serious misconduct’. Hotel Property Investments rejects $718m bid by Charter Hall Retail, Hostplus. Westpac CEO successor named. Steadfast in a trading halt. Star results awaited.
‘Fake’: Fury as ‘toxic’ company collapses
An employee at a collapsed retailer has lifted the lid on the “toxic” work environment in the lead up to the company’s demise.
Qantas hits back over calls to divest Jetstar
Qantas has rejected calls by Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie for the government to have the power to force the airline to sell low fares partner Jetstar.
Call that could split up Qantas and Jetstar
A Nationals senator has launched an attack on aviation giants, saying the watchdog should be able to split companies misusing their market power.
‘Trust’: Major bank reveals new CEO
Westpac has announced its new chief executive, who has a vision to return the big-four bank to a “position of leadership”.
Company with just $3 in the bank collapses
One company had just $3 left in its bank account when it went under, while a business providing services was forced to sack staff after its bill went unpaid.
Shock in $561 million ‘Ponzi scheme’ collapse
A real estate agent has to personally pay back $7.4 million after encouraging a Sydney family’s involvement in a dodgy property investment opportunity.
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