NAB has rails run in HSBC’s great Aussie bank sale
With everyone else too big or distracted, HSBC is NAB’s for the taking if the global giant decides to walk away from the local retail banking market.
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Direct Jetstar flights to Melbourne hailed a huge success
Six months after direct flights began between Hervey Bay and Melbourne, the service has been hailed a great success, with more than 90% occupancy on all flights, and there could be a push for more destinations in 2025.
Woodside at front line of Trump’s energy emergency
After a billion dollar bet, the Australian producer will deliver the first financial test of the new president’s pledge to ‘drill baby, drill’.
Thousands shut up shop as company collapses hit record
About 7480 businesses collapsed in the last six months – more than ever – as rising costs coupled with badly bruised households fuel a surge in hospitality failures.
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Chinese ‘Prado’ does a lot right … and wrong
This Tank 500 luxury SUV from Chinese challenger GWM is certain to change opinions.
ANZ’s board ignored a very loud message on bonuses
Qantas, Woolworths and now ANZ have all found out the hard way. On reputation – you go up slowly but come down at high speed.
The worrying warning sign behind Chalmers’ budget update
The commodity super-cycle is rapidly coming to an end, and Australia’s finances are nowhere near ready for this moment.
‘End of an era’: City’s iconic nightclub to close its doors
After 10 “epic” years, the management of Maryborough’s iconic Criterion Hotel is set to close its doors after ringing in the New Year.
9500 people head to Maryborough for 2024 Australian Scout Jamboree
Scouts across Australia and the world will converge on the Maryborough Showgrounds in early January for the 26th Australian Scout Jamboree, injecting at least $3million into the local economy.
‘Iconic shop top’ development for tiny town at old pub site
A prime corner block which was home to a historic hotel before it burnt will be developed into a landmark three-storey building for this Fraser Coast country town. PHOTOS, DETAILS.
Dollar’s wild ride shows risks of playing with RBA fire
Jim Chalmers’ big shake-up of the central bank is a convenient distraction but unlikely to change the path of interest rates.
Why the fight against scams just got serious
All banks are now on the hook as the corporate regulator asks ‘how much is enough’ when it comes to protecting customers.
Inside new Westpac CEO’s plan to rebuild the bank
Taking the reins of Westpac on Monday, one of Anthony Miller’s first tasks will be to visit call centre staff – who are the eyes and ears of the banking giant and hear exactly how customers feel.
Tear down this fence! Voters ‘misled’ on fire station that never was
The future of a prime government-owned block at Hervey Bay is uncertain as the city’s new MP claims Labor told voters a fire station furphy while the State Opposition insists it’s not to blame.
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