Late booking the new norm for holiday plans
Summer holiday plans are increasingly being left to the last minute as financially stressed families wait to see what’s left in the kitty before booking flights or accommodation.
Companies
Battlelines drawn in Queensland’s insurance wars
The two biggest insurers are about to go head to head in Queensland. Will the $855m buyout deliver for Sydney’s IAG?
ASX 200 hits new records as CSL, CBA gain; Star cops first strike
Star investors vote against CEO pay amid liquidity, viability concerns. ACCC sues Webjet. IAG snaps up most of RACQ underwriting for $855m. AVJennings shares rocket on takeover. Activist group ordered to pay Santos $9m.
Million dollar idea couldn’t save relationship
Tim O’Sullivan is running an multimillion-dollar business but there’s a wild break-up story behind his success.
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Aussie retailer collapses, 35 staff sacked
An estimated 60 customers who have paid for goods and services have also been impacted, while 35 staff have lost their jobs.
Bird remains found on Queenstown runway
Queenstown Airport says bird remains were found on the runway shortly after a Virgin Australia flight took off.
Hidden $1.9bn cost in common act
The “complex and opaque” charges have added to calls for greater transparency by the Reserve Bank.
500 jobs at risk as company collapses
A farming business with operations across the country has entered voluntary administration, putting 500 jobs at risk.
Major food business goes bust
A national food manufacturing business, which appears to have more than 500 staff working for it, has gone bust.
Builder collapses, 130 homes impacted
A building company that straddled two different states and territories has collapsed, leading to a “domino effect” impacting 130 projects and 80 staff members.
Another blow to Sydney as loved venue shuts
The future of a celebrated Sydney live music venue, incessantly targeted by NIMBYs, now looks in doubt further damaging the city’s nightlife.
ASX 200 dips; Tabcorp lifts on Gill news
Ex-AFL boss McLachlan to take Tabcorp reins. China house price falls may pressure iron ore prices. Integral, Capital lock merger talks. Temasek’s $300m stake play with Betashares. Billionaire’s $62.8m selldown.
Australia added to China’s visa-free travel list
China’s inclusion of Australia on its visa waiver program has been hailed by airport and tourism leaders as an important development.
Popular Aussie city scores big with business travellers
Corporate travel bookings have revealed the city where workers are most likely to tack on extra time to a domestic business trip.
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