ACCC blinded by myth of a big four killer
Australia’s competition regulator remains convinced the case exists for a tie-up between Bendigo Bank and Suncorp’s banking arm as a better way forward.
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Suncorp bid: Why ACCC’s ruling must be tested
The competition regulator faces its own credibility test after rushing to embrace an unseen force to block ANZ’s $4.9bn Suncorp deal.
Baby boomers’ $200bn cash giveaway: what it means for you
Our richest generation is retiring and the great Aussie wealth transfer is under way, with Gen X and Y the biggest beneficiaries, but there are money traps to avoid.
Kingmaker ACCC wants to turn back clock on bank deals
Haunted by its approval of the St George buyout, the regulator signals the era of major bank mergers is over.
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Newly re-opened pub’s celebration marred by violence
A FIGHT outside a newly reopened pub has marred what should have been a celebratory weekend.
Tarong workers walk off job over proposed pay cuts
CONTRACTED workers at Tarong Power Station have walked off the job today on the back of disagreements with a new proposed enterprise bargaining agreement
Council on track to start Northern Rivers Rail Trail project
The 24km Northern Rivers Rail Trail Tweed section will be from Murwillumbah to Crabbes Creek
BLACK GOLD: New charcoal fires up in Toowoomba eateries
LEANNDA Dierke thought her dream of running a charcoal business had died when she was forced to walk away from her operation in Charleville.
Youth unemployment ‘skyrockets’ above average
THREE months after an employment program was scrapped on the Coast, figures have shown the youth unemployment rate has jumped from below, to above average.
RECALL: The swimmers you can’t get wet
Worldwide recall for swimmers that may pose a danger when strips come off after contact to water
Capricorn Resort set to suspend operations next month
The decision comes after the owners proposed a $600 million master-plan redevelopment in November last year.
Alcohol delivery to your doorstep
Customers have the option to place their order on the Bottlemart website or by downloading the Bottlemart app from the App Store or from Google Play.
National grower pitches new $60m Coast facility
A HIGH-TECH horticultural hub could bring up to 155 new jobs to the Coast as a major interstate producer evaluates a potential expansion to the region.
Plans to expand water extraction not derailed by ruling
The Land and Environment Court has rejected the Karlos family appeal to expand their business
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