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Surprising car leads prestige sales
This sensible SUV outguns Europe’s finest prestige brands to lead Australian luxury car sales.
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All the talk is about EVs … but the numbers show hybrid is the new black
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REVEALED: Historic Ipswich pub to reopen in October after $16m reno
Ipswich City Council has handed over the keys of the landmark Hotel Commonwealth to its new managers. They talk about the expected opening date, their new menu, boutique bar and other new features of the $16 million upgrade.
Teen worker loses fingertip in SEQ meat patty factory accident
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ASX blasts above 8000 points to new record: where to next?
Aussie shares have rocketed more than 18 per cent higher in just nine months, but stockbrokers see a more subdued future.
CFMEU construction union an economic wrecking ball
There is a terrible financial price we all pay for the serious allegations of corruption through the construction unions.
Should you switch super? Tips and traps for your life savings
Superannuation fund annual returns are trickling in and many members are happy. If you’re not, should you be switching?
Star, Crown sought mega-casino merger talks
Both operators were looking for a combination in a bid to boost the performance of their under-pressure Sydney casinos.
‘Huge win’: Town snaps up Palmer project others didn’t want
A multimillion-dollar attraction originally planned by Clive Palmer for the Sunshine Coast has been snapped up by another southeast council.
How to retire five to 10 years early
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Why Telstra’s price rises are bad for everyone
Telstra’s inflation-stoking move speaks volumes about the lack of competitive spirit in the telco market and will be bad news for the central bank as much as customers.
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