US trend nobody wants to see down under
A new US dining trend has infiltrated Aussie restaurants and left locals furious. Now, wait staff have hit back at the backlash.
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Price gouging to be illegal ‘by end of year’
Laws to make price gouging at supermarkets will go before parliament by “the end of the year” if Labor is elected, its campaign spokesman has declared.
$45b deal: Musk’s xAI buys social media giant X
In a shock announcement, the world’s richest man has sold X, formerly known as Twitter, to another one of his businesses.
Surprise reason holidays to Bali are cheaper
Holidays to Bali have become cheaper this year — and Aussie travellers have Donald Trump to thank for the boon.
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‘Idiotic’: Iconic retailer’s new name slammed
A household name which has been open across the UK for more than 200 years will disappear within months in another sign of retail woes.
Why Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson flies economy
18 months into the role of Qantas CEO, Vanessa Hudson is still trying to distance the airline from the woke elitism of predecessor Alan Joyce. How is she faring?
Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
The competition regulator has given the green light for a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, set to double flights over five years.
Truth behind 53-year Aussie icon’s collapse
A beloved Aussie icon has joined the scrap heap of huge brands forced out of Australia in recent years after yet another shock collapse.
‘Quiet old Friday’ as ASX gains
The ASX finished slightly up on Friday, but investors remain uncertain over a potential hung parliament and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
ASX 200 eyes flat close as election focus sharpens
ASX ekes out small gain. Election Day is May 3. Bad weather delays Incitec Pivot fertilizer sales. Big east coast gas users back Dutton plan as producers pan it. Virgin clears last barrier on Qatar flights. Star’s Sydney casino licence suspension continues.
Temu reveals major Aussie change
Temu has made a major change for Australians, which could change the way customers use the app.
Tariffs won’t derail ‘golden era’ of US: Blackstone boss
The powerful Wall Street investor says markets need to hold their nerve and focus on the long term opportunities powering the world’s biggest economy.
Salad recall at huge Aussie supermarket
A range of popular food items have been pulled from a huge Aussie supermarket amid contamination concerns.
Grim immigration outlook for Aussie business
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
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