Aussies short-changed $5bn a year
Slow moving reforms to the way Aussie workers are paid superannuation is costing the workforce billions of dollars every year.
Small Business
Worrying sign Aussies already in ‘recession’
Amid a cost of living crisis beleaguered Aussies have been warned to brace for an “economic horror show” up until Christmas.
Retail giant accused of huge rip-off
A Queensland mum has hit out at a retail juggernaut after it was caught selling near-identical copies of her best-selling item.
Aussie shares jump on Fed cut fever
The local sharemarket lifted on Monday as buoyant investors cheered the prospect of a September rate cut in the world’s largest economy.
Aussie given $1k discount over rare coin
An Aussie has received a $1,000 discount at a Melbourne jewellery store after paying with a rare gold coin.
Huge change for millions of workers coming
Massive changes to workplace laws kick in August 26 which will allow millions of employees to ignore calls from the boss out of hours.
Fresh hope for embattled airline
A judge has granted the administrators of Rex Airlines more time to find a buyer for the embattled airline, with possible offers already in the pipeline.
Aussie shares extend ripping winning streak
The Australian sharemarket advanced for a 10th consecutive session on Thursday, marking the longest rally in stocks since 2015.
Why $100,000 a year isn’t enough anymore
Making $100,000 a year used to be a kind of salary holy grail for a lot of Aussies, but the country’s cost-of-living crisis has changed that completely.
‘Terrible year’: Domino’s financials fall flat
Domino’s investors opening the yearly results are having a tough time digesting the cold, soggy returns.
Dire warning for ‘stagnant’ Aussie jobs
The Australian economy is growing at its slowest rate since a sharp recession in the early 1990s and it’s particularly bad news for white-collar workers.
Huge cost of cyber attack revealed
Small Aussie businesses have glaring holes in their cyber security, and it’s costing them dearly as tougher penalties take effect.
China blow to cost Australia billions
Chinese manufacturing, and it turns out Chinese babies, have left their mark on the ASX on Monday despite the market closing up.
Bank boss’s warning in cost-of-living crunch
More Westpac mortgage holders are falling behind on their payments while the bank posts a flat $1.8bn profit for the latest quarter.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
One group keeping cash alive in Australia
A new report has made surprising findings about the use of cash and the number of businesses accepting cash in Australia.
Tiny detail on note sparks desperate warning
Counterfeit bank notes are circulating throughout one state and police are urging locals to look out for one tiny detail.
Big question Amazon can’t answer
Amazon executives are being grilled on the company’s murky development of AI and how audio recordings from inside homes are used.
‘No doubt’: Explosive CFMEU claims
Shocking claims about the controversial CFMEU have been made at a hearing into Australia’s cost-of-living crisis.
Bizarre way Telstra made $110m
Profits at Australia’s biggest telco have been slashed 13 per cent, but Telstra is still getting value from one particular pursuit.
Aussie economy delivers shock jobs boost
The latest employment figures beat expectations, with the Australian economy adding tens of thousands of new jobs.
Big bank’s great news for homeowners
Australia’s biggest bank has just delivered some heartening news for struggling mortgage holders.
Why CBA keeps proving share price sceptics wrong
As one of the most expensive big banks in the world, the pressure was always going to be on CEO Matt Comyn to deliver some extraordinary numbers.
Grim sign for Australian workers
A massive employment platform has just delivered some bleak news to Aussie job hunters.
Aussies buckle under ‘wageflation’ pressure
Wages are exploding across Australia, but there’s a downside to the money bump.
Beloved restaurant closes after 13 years
A beloved up-market eatery in a well-heeled suburb of Melbourne has closed for good, serving its final customer on Saturday night.
Millions of Aussies set for pay rise
Australia’s workplace umpire has revealed its reasons for increasing the minimum wage for 2.6m workers by another 3.75 per cent.
Millions of Aussies set for pay rise
Australia’s workplace umpire has revealed its reasons for increasing the minimum wage for 2.6m workers by another 3.75 per cent.
High alert for tax time scams
As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, an Aussie banking association has issued a warning over end-of-financial-year cons.
Country pub’s stoush over ‘grass paddock’
A country pub is in deep water with its local council for allowing travellers in self-contained caravans to park overnight on their property.
‘Disaster’: Screen fears grow on Furiosa flop
Mad Max: Furiosa is the latest flop to hit Aussie cinemas in 2024. And now movie operators are ringing the alarm bells.
‘Very sad’: Iconic Melbourne restaurant closes
A much loved Italian restaurant in Melbourne is the latest business to close its doors after more than four decades.
‘Everyone wins’: Surprise company tax call
Labor’s Industry Minister is advocating for a cut in corporate taxes to help companies have the capital to invest in the future.
Concerning find at fish and chips shops
New research shows the ubiquitous ‘flake’, which is often used at fish and chip shops, might not be the fish it should be.
Aussie shares rebound in broadbased rally
Ten of 11 industry sectors ended in the green on Monday in a rebound ahead of crucial retail and inflation data.
Grim warning for Aussie hospitality sector
Aussie hospitality businesses have been hit with grim financial forecasting for the year – unless one consumer trend changes.
Woolies boss’ big call on monster profits
The man leading Australia’s largest supermarket has defended his company’s profits, but also made a big call on helping struggling Aussies.
‘Urgent’: Blackout risk as green power stumbles
The Australian Energy Market Operator is warning of “reliability gaps” without the ‘timely’ delivery of more transmission and energy infrastructure.
Aussie bank ditches cash payments
One of Australia’s largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.
Why cafe owners kidnapped ex-employee
When two cafe owners noticed that money had been missing from the till, they took matters into their own hands in a bloody workplace dispute.
Surprise plan Aussies have for tax cut cash
Aussies are about to get a tax cut cash boost and most will ‘spend’ it in a surprising way.
Work perks Aussies place most value on
A third of Aussie jobseekers and workers have revealed a surprising “must-have” for any future role they might apply for.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Millions to fight tradie shortages
The federal government says Australia needs more tradies to reach its ambitious housing goal and has a plan to achieve it.
Why Thai restaurant sign enraged Aussies
The owner of a popular Thai food joint has come under fire for surprising charges on his menu.
How restaurants plan to win over diners
Restaurant owners are finding creative ways to entice customers to dine in amid increasing cost of living pressures.
‘Call us’: Major bank’s plea to homeowners
The chief executive of one of Australia’s biggest banks has laid bare the stress Aussie homeowners are going through.
How collapsed airline got it so wrong
Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.
How mum’s genius idea made $2million
An accident at home helped an Aussie mum launch her own business – and it’s now on-track to make $2 million just over two years later.
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