Curried scallop, parmi pies: bakery plots Aussie-wide expansion
A beloved family bakery chain plans to double its stores to 100 over the next three years, with new franchises lined up in three new states and territories
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Jeanswest rescue deal floated as iconic brand fights to find buyer
The director of iconic Australian brand Jeanswest has pitched an eleventh-hour offer to creditors as administrators struggle to find a buyer and the full picture of the brand’s unravelling is revealed.
Revealed: Australia’s top 100 farm sales of the past year
Billions of dollars’ worth of premier Aussie farmland changed hands during the 2024-25 financial year. See the full list of the biggest 100 sales.
Family business cements multimillion-dollar sale
From humble beginnings with a single truck in 1989, the family behind a concrete supply company has struck a multimillion-dollar deal to sell to industry giant Adbri.
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Five ways war could hit Aussies’ hip pockets
As the tragic human toll of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran continues to climb, ripples are also set to be felt through the world’s economy, with Australians’ household budgets not immune.
Santos bid casts more doubt over $3.6b NSW project
A $30bn bid for oil and gas giant Santos has cast more doubt over the company’s $3.6bn Narrabri Gas Project in northern NSW just weeks after a key approval.
Tax time advice: how to avoid an AI-powered scam
Artificial intelligence is powering up tax-time scam attacks on unsuspecting Aussies, making it vital to learn how to protect yourself.
How to grow your nest egg amid market volatility
The sharemarket is in for a rocky ride as the world braces for the fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs. But there’s one simple way to protect your nest egg.
Edinburgh upgrade has our military tech hub ready to fire
More than $25m will be ploughed into expanding a northern suburbs defence industry precinct to help South Australia deliver military tech contracts worth billions.
Band of brothers: One family’s proud Port Adelaide tradition
For this Adelaide family, working at the port has stirred a sense of pride for generations – from using horses to load ships, to building advanced warships at Osborne.
Warning: Rate cut trap every home owner should know about
Returns on property are set to increase after interest rate cuts – but not all investors are properly prepared. Noel Whittaker shares what traps to avoid
‘Avoid these scumbags’: Barefoot Investor’s advice on credit repair
The Barefoot Investor has advice for a reader weighed down by debt and another with a bad credit file – and wonders if his job is at risk of being taken by AI.
Construction rally: Big builder records first profit in three years
One of Australia’s biggest commercial builders has recorded an eight-figure profit after two consecutive losses as it eyes an order book of $3.5bn in 2026.
Australia needs offshore military might to deter bullies: Marles
The Defence Minister says our military might must extend far beyond our borders to “resist coercion”, as Australia goes all-in on fighting to save the AUKUS pact.
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