New home approvals hit fresh decade low
Just 166,127 new dwellings were approved for construction in the year to November, fresh ABS data has shown.
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Shoppers splurge at Black Friday sales
Budget-conscious shoppers splurged at Black Friday to push retail November sales to book their strongest monthly increase of 2023.
Major airline slashes flight prices abroad
A major airline has launched its massive New Year sale, helping travellers tick off their 2024 travel dreams.
ASX records four-day losing streak
The local benchmark continued to lose ground amid continued uncertainty over the timing and depth of rate cuts.
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Seafood salvation as Aussies answer call
Australia’s peak seafood body says cheap rock lobsters and a plea to support local producers have helped fuel bumper Christmas sales.
P&O reveals when NZ cruises will resume
A major cruise company has revealed when it will start offering cruises again in New Zealand after the industry was decimated by COVID.
Sign Aussies getting back on their feet
Latest data from the prudential regulator shows the number of loans on hold due to COVID-19 are trending down.
ASX recovers from earlier woes
The local sharemarket has recovered from an early sell-off sparked by Senate election jitters in the US.
Aussie retailer shuts 42 UK stores
A popular Australian jewellery retailer has been forced to close its UK stores due to a new lockdown sparked by a surge in COVID-19 cases.
When to fill up for the cheapest fuel
Petrol prices are falling in some major states as the new year chimes in – and should continue to drop.
Harsh penalties for not using NSW app
These two industries will face major penalties for not using the Service NSW app, while signing in with fake names like Donald Duck won’t be possible.
Coles already stocking ‘Boxing Day buns’
Opinions have been divided after Coles started selling hot cross buns on Boxing Day – and Woolies won’t be far behind.
All the restrictions returning to Sydney
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed what rules will be in place after Christmas as the state recorded more cases today.
NSW records nine new virus cases
NSW has recorded nine new local cases on Boxing Day with Gladys Berejiklian saying there are “still concerns” about the northern beaches and CBD.
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