6000 jobs at risk as smelter nears collapse
Rio Tinto’s mammoth Tomago aluminium smelter is reportedly close to collapse, putting some 6000 jobs at risk.
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Reason Aussies are working multiple jobs
A trend that started after the Covid pandemic is continuing, with a huge number of Australians taking on multiple roles to deal with the cost of living.
Customers rage at dad’s ‘entitled’ cafe act
A cafe owner was left stunned after making a “wild” discovery in the middle of a massive rush, sparking fury from customers on her behalf.
Infamous Aussie outback pub up for sale
An infamous Aussie pub at the centre of an eight-year-old mystery that was retold in a hit Netflix true crime series has been put on the market.
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Albo backs pay rise for millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussie workers would receive a pay rise if the Fair Work Commission agrees to increase wages for low paid workers, with the PM backing in a raise.
Sydney MAGA cafe closes after six weeks
A controversial cafe owner has shut down his eatery just six weeks after opening, blaming “snowflakes” for the failure of his latest venue in an extraordinary rant.
Aussies lose millions in Trump tariff chaos
They haven’t been implemented yet, but just the threat of Donald Trump’s US tariffs is damaging some of Australia’s biggest businesses.
Key issue that could sway election
Gen Z and Millennial voters are now the largest voting block in Australia and a new poll has delivered a clear warning to the major parties about what they want.
27yo in tears after making zero sales
A young business owner has revealed just how hard it is to build a brand after she was left in tears following a visit to a local market.
Watchdog takes aim at excessive surcharges
Misleading surcharge practices and other add-on costs have come under the consumer watchdog’s eye in the new financial year.
Cafe owner hits back on surcharge threat
Aussies will spend millions of dollars in additional costs as the price of visiting cafes, pubs and restaurants, but business owners say they are still falling behind.
Aussie business owner cops $24k power hike
A small-business owner has been labelled a “canary in the coalmine” for fresh energy price pain after he shared his story.
Tariffs destroy 33yo’s US business in seconds
A young Aussie who has built her business from the ground up has revealed the harsh reality of tariffs that left her with no choice.
‘Do today’: Text reveals wild request for $200
Tony Griffs paid more than $13,000 to this company to help his business, for little benefit. He finally cut ties — then came another request.
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