Furious buyers burned by sunset clauses, now they’re fighting back
With apartment developers cancelling contracts across the state under legally-fine but morally-ambiguous sunset clauses, some buyers are taking matters into their own hands.
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Early colonial coin with $90k price tag leads historic auction
Australia’s earliest and most rare coins and colonial currency – including our first-ever half sovereign and an 1813 Holey Dollar with a $90,000 price tag – are up for auction this week.
Ranked: Secret customer benefits of Australia’s best loyalty programs
From free coffees to mega perks, Aussie retailers’ loyalty programs have evolved into sophisticated powerhouses in an $8bn battle to lure customers. The best rewards programs ranked >>
‘Tone deaf’: Aussie brands on tightrope with kiss-cam scandal memes
Aussie and international brands have rushed to piggyback the Coldplay kiss-cam scandal, creating a flood of memes riffing off the viral moment – but can this sort of marketing backfire? Read what the experts say and take our poll
Inside Qld aged care: Families speak out on treatment concerns
Following the shocking story about a mother’s final months in aged care, Queensland families have spoken out about the issues plaguing the sector.
This chart made Buffett millions, it’s screaming Wall St is cracking
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s go-to market signal has hit the most extreme levels in history, flashing bright red a market meltdown is looming. It’s telling Aussies to look local, writes ASX Trader.
‘Not the end’: Acclaimed restaurant announces shock closure
A celebrated part of Toowoomba’s restaurant scene has announced it will shut its doors in a matter of days, just months after its sister business abruptly closed.
ATO cracking down on small business debt loophole
A deluge of flailing businesses taking advantage of a system to help them avoid large chunks of debt has drawn attention from the tax office.
Listed: Australia’s top Hipcamps revealed
Australia’s best Hipcamp spots have been crowned with private landowners revealing how the lucrative side hustle has now become their major money spinner. See the list of top camp spots
ASX ticks up 0.35pc as gold stocks climb
The ASX 200 has started the day in the green on another uptick in gold prices, driving the gold index up more than 2pc.
Everything you need to know before the ASX opens
Good morning! Here’s everything you need to know before the ASX flings open its doors and begins trading today.
Office sector improves as workers trickle back
While conditions remain patchy, Sydney and Brisbane are leading the office sector recovery and Melbourne is recovering from its funk.
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Billionaire unveils dilapidated Qld island’s new beachfront restaurant
Billionaire Annie Cannon-Brookes has unveiled the first phase of a multimillion dollar revival of an iconic Queensland island that’s been in the doldrums for 14 years.
New development in Picnic Point cafe closure saga
After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of Picnic Point Cafe, dozens of visitors looking for a cup of coffee were shocked to find the iconic destination closed to the public this week. This is the latest.
‘No-brainer’ or ‘stupidity’? Readers react to city pub’s massive solar plan
Readers have been left divided on a Toowoomba pub’s new plan involving more than 600 solar panels in its car park. Vote in our poll.
Young Toowoomba workers shorted almost $40k by boss
A group of young Toowoomba workers were forced to go to workplace regulators after their boss short-changed them nearly $40,000.
Mapped: Surprise suburbs where Australia’s highest earners live
Rich residents are raking in a massive $177k a year in Australia’s highest income suburb but parts of the outback have emerged as major money spinning hotspots. See the map.
Shock Aussie stock that’s soared 152 per cent as others crashed
This under-the-radar Aussie stock has eclipsed stockmarket giants to be the top performer with a 152 per cent surge. See the top 10 stocks that soared and 10 that crashed.
RBA governor: It’s time to rethink card surcharges
We’re tapping to pay more than ever and it’s not always obvious there is a surcharge until after we’ve paid. It’s time for change, writes RBA governor Michele Bullock
Size of a small country: Six huge Aussie crop farms up for sale
Larger than many small countries, six large cropping farms – one held by one family for more than a century – are on the market, with the owners hoping to make multimillion dollar windfalls.
This property market sat silent for years. Not anymore
This property market has long stood out as running a different race to other Australian capital cities and savvy investors are recognising the huge value opportunity, writes ASX Trader.
Full list: The RBA board members on $1m-plus salaries
Members of the board charged with making life-changing decisions for Aussie mortgage holders earn upwards of $1m a year and have impressive property and share portfolios, it can be revealed.
Investors lose $120m in ‘giant ponzi scheme nightmare’
A property developer that spruiked projects in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast is in liquidation, leaving investors millions of dollars out of pocket.
How former beauty queen found a fresh start after dark turmoil
Celebrating a whirlwind year at the helm of her new business, former Miss World Australia Courtney Thorpe reflects on her struggles post-divorce and the legacy she will leave her daughter.
Insolvent trading claims and the retail tycoon: SurfStitch saga twist
Bombshell new allegations in the SurfStitch collapse have been revealed with administrators claiming insolvent trading and exposing a retail tycoon involved in two major brand busts.
Fold phone slims down to 8.9mm
A tech giant has unveiled powerful new super thin new folding phones along with watches that will tell you when you are not eating enough fruit and vegetables or when you need to go to bed.
150 jobs to go: Iconic Qld peanut factory, second site to close
Queensland’s peanut capital has been dealt a “devastating” blow with the closure of its famous factory and another site in the state’s north also grim news for growers. LATEST.
‘Important hub’: Plans revealed for 60-home social housing block in CBD
The state government is working with a prominent Australian charity to build a 60-home apartment block in the city’s CBD. Here’s what it will look like, why its concept will be ‘transformational’ for the city.
Childcare giant to install CCTV as $180m wiped from share value
The ASX-listed company at the centre of devastating childcare sexual abuse allegations will install CCTV and let parents decide which staff will change their children’s nappies as its share value continues to plummet.
Crashed car repair giant bosses under scrutiny over $20m loans
The debts of a collapsed national panel beating group have risen more than $18m, with the liquidator probing more than $20m in payments to two of the company’s bosses and the possibility it had traded while insolvent since 2023.
‘I’ll have to go bankrupt’: Franchisees stung in fast food chain collapse
A national fast food chain has collapsed, with its management company in liquidation under a mountain of debt and at least one franchisee facing bankruptcy
Ignore at your peril: 2026 shaping as perfect storm for recession
It’s the calm before the storm. Right now, all indicators point to one chilling truth, the next major recession is looming and 2026 is a pivotal year, writes ASX Trader.
‘Cars are a terrible investment’: Barefoot Investor’s take on EVs
Cars have always been a terrible investment and EVs just let you feel morally superior while you do it, says Barefoot Investor Scott Pape
WFH is ‘worst thing ever’: Top CEO’s five-day office demand
In an era where working from home is the norm, this multimillion-dollar travel company CEO has a firm message to young staff: ‘Work somewhere that does that, we’re not for you.’
Head-hunted execs and disputed debts: Brisbane Roar faces new wind up threat
Brisbane Roar Football Club, already facing a tax-office wind-up, is under new pressure, with the recruitment firm that headhunted the club’s senior executives joining a bid to shut the club down.
‘Such a tragic loss’: Uncertain future for mental health service
After years of searching Allison Goldman finally found a mental health support service that gave her the momentum she needed, but it is now been in limbo and could leave hundreds of clients without support.
115 and thriving: Inside wild revival of Aussie icon Lucas Papaw
One of Australia’s oldest family businesses was on the brink of bust just five years ago. Now the 115-year-old little red-tubed Lucas Papaw is hotter than ever as a Gen Z beauty must-have.
200 jobs lost, clients left waiting as national truck company goes bust
A national trucking company has gone bust, with about 200 employees stood down, customers left waiting for orders and administrators conducting an urgent review into its future.
Seven global trends to shape your investments this financial year
Investors have been rattled by global shocks in recent months but markets remain near record highs, so where should they focus?
$10m election promise for Queensland’s ‘sleeping giant’
A new manufacturing hub for Toowoomba businesses is weeks away from opening as part of a $10m investment into the Darling Downs’ manufacturing sector.
Major Aussie builder Roberts Co avoids liquidation with $20m deal
Tycoon Andrew Roberts has struck a $20m deal with creditors of his collapsed building firm, but administrators warn unresolved subbie claims and stalled projects continue to pose challenges.
All the changes coming into effect from today
Changes to laws, prices, wages and more have come into effect today. Here’s what every Australian needs to know coming into the new financial year.
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