One thing leaving Aussie companies on edge
Aussie brands have united to take on global retail behemoth Amazon in a four-day shopping event promising to save consumers big bucks.
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Bold plan to change Woolies, Big W forever
An investor has proposed a way for Woolworths to increase profits, claiming they should be performing better than Coles.
Jen’s ex, 53, engaged to 30-year-old star
Jennifer Aniston’s ex-husband Justin Theroux, 53, is engaged to his 30-year-old girlfriend after one year of dating.
‘Absolutely furious, livid’: Outrage over ‘tax’
Thousands of Aussies trying to keep their bills down are being stung with a hidden tax advocates are calling “madness” as the cost of living continues to bite.
Worker pay day fears after IT outage
Millions of workers could go without their wages in the wake of the global IT outage, amid reports multiple payment and payroll systems across Australia were crippled.
Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” has been revealed.
Coles and SecondBite unite to help Aussie’s out this winter
Coles today launched its annual appeal for national food rescue charity SecondBite to help feed Aussies doing it tough this winter.
How to experience Europe in Australia
If you’re lusting after a European vacation but you can’t afford the flights, the solution to your vacation woes could be closer than you think.
Tax reform poised to help Aussie families
Leading food relief charities have welcomed a tax reform which would help tackle food insecurity in Australia and families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
SecondBite and FareShare join forces
Two leading food relief charities, SecondBite and FareShare, have announced their merger in an effort to tackle food insecurity in Australia.
Hailey Bieber announces surprise pregnancy
Singer Justin Bieber and wife Hailey are expecting their first child, announcing the news with a high-fashion pregnancy photoshoot. See the pictures.
Aussies charmed by cherry blossom season
The number of Aussie travelling to Japan during the famous cherry blossom season has almost doubled since pre Covid times
Quantum Leap: PM’s multi-millions for tech
A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.
Global eyes on Port Douglas marina
Syrian billionaire Ghassan Aboud may have abandoned glitzy plans to transform the Port Douglas marina, but heavyweight international investors are showing strong interest.
Coles drops prices on 300 products
Coles’ budget-friendly bonanza: over 300 products discounted, including hearty meat favourites. See what’s getting cheaper.
23 items for under $20: Aldi launches its own fashion range
If you love an Aldi bargain, brace yourself. The supermarket chain is debuting its own brand of leisurewear. See full list of items.
State’s crackdown on dodgy landlords
One state government has announced a $4m crackdown on dodgy landlords after bringing in strict new laws to help boost the living conditions of renters.
Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed
The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men
Union lashed in Qantas compensation fight
The Transport Workers Union has been slammed for “sitting on its backside” in a years-long fight to compel Qantas to compensate 1700 illegally sacked workers.
Calls for Australia to crackdown on TikTok
The TikTok app, and its 8.5 million Australian users, face an uncertain outlook with growing concerns by governments over its safety.
Australia’s $1.5bn trump card in Meta fight
The parent company behind Facebook could face a mammoth fine if found to have breached a major agreement with news publishers.
Optus fined $1.5m after ‘alarming’ breach
Close to 200,000 mobile customers were put at risk after the telco giant failed to share critical emergency data.
No easy fix to mobile chaos
A push to introduce temporary emergency roaming services during natural disasters has been met with resistance given its limitations and excessive cost.
Business apologises for misleading customers
An Australian online business could face penalties of up to $10m after admitting it misled consumers, but says changes have been made to its service.
Everything to know ahead of Taylor Swift’s Sydney shows
Taylor Swift kicks off her four Sydney shows tonight. Here’s all your questions on what to know before the show answered.
Save on power with Spotlight’s quick dry towels
A wet towel is a useless towel, so the only way to get through this winter season is to get wise about quick-dry products that won’t need to spend hours on end hanging on the clothes airer or stuffed into a dryer.
How a $6 Spotlight gadget can improve your sleep
A good night’s sleep is crucial for overall wellbeing, but unless your bedding is customised just for you, the chances of slipping into a deep sleep are slim.
Dating apps next after TikTok ban
A Canberra insider has dropped a big hint about new social media rules for some Australians following the government’s ban on TikTok.
‘I still marvel’: Scott sees no end to Hawkins run
Tom Hawkins has kicked his career best haul in the Cats’ win over Essendon, and coach Chris Scott does not see the end in sight for the veteran forward.
China warning to Aussie farmers
Amid promising signs of a thaw in trade relations, Aussie farmers have been issued a fresh warning.
Latitude hackers make ransom demand
Latitude Financial Group has confirmed that hackers who stole the details of 14 million customers last month have demanded a ransom, but the company says it won’t pay up.
Two ways to get bonus credits for MasterChef cookware
Shoppers can fast-track their way to getting the popular MasterChef Cookware range at Coles, and be in with a chance to win a year’s supply of groceries.
One place new VB won’t be sold
There’s a new higher-alcohol VB on the market, but there is one part of Australia where it won’t be sold.
CEO died days before company’s crisis
The CEO of the latest major Aussie construction firm on the brink of collapse died just days before the crisis talks.
Chaos at Myer’s insane closing down sale
A much-loved department store has shut its doors for the last time, turning off the lights on over 50 years of retail in Victoria.
Unexpected Aussie windfall out of Russia war
The profits Australian coal exporters have made over the past year have been revealed as the Ukrainian war continues.
‘Refreshing’: Aussie behaviour under fire
Aussies are reacting to the latest annual ad for Australian Lamb which slams a controversial term that every Aussie would hate to be called.
ScoMo stung in alleged Twitter hack
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is one of 400 million Twitter users caught up in a security breach by an alleged hacker.
Top takeaways Aussies are going crazy for
An end of year report by food delivery giant DoorDash shows one state is far healthier than others while nationwide we favour a particularly juicy takeaway meal more than anything else.
Theatre stars behind pep talks for your wellbeing
A desire to give people a lift during the pandemic is the catalyst behind leading theatre stars Lucy Durack and Elise McCann’s new mental health app.
Gender ‘pressures’ weighing on Aussie men
“Unnerving” new research has exposed the startling state of Australia’s male mental health crisis, with society’s perception of masculinity holding many back from seeking help.
‘Significant demand’: Coles responds to cost of living crisis
Supermarket Coles has revealed how it will support Australians battling the cost-of-living crisis leading up to Christmas, with a major campaign to support those in need.
‘No support’: Businesses slam Uber, Menulog
Customers using third-party delivery apps such as Uber and Menulog are being urged to go direct to local Australian businesses instead.
Couple accused of $10m crypto theft
A man and woman are accused of the theft of more than $10m in crypto they mistakenly received in a bungled transfer and spent on luxury goods.
Claims Domino’s underpaid workers: court
Pizza giant Domino’s has been accused of underpaying its workers for almost five years as a massive legal battle begins in the Federal Court.
It’s okay to freak out about your superannuation balance. But here’s what you shouldn’t do.
It’s okay to freak out about your superannuation balance. But here’s what you shouldn’t do.
Why Aussies hit harder by hackers
As major companies grapple with huge cyber attacks that saw the data of millions of Aussies stolen, one expert says there’s a reason we’re being hit so hard.
Ugly truth behind dating apps revealed
A shocking statistic has been revealed about dating apps and how many hopeful romantics could be putting themselves at risk.
Optus’ ironic job ad after cyberattack
The major telco took just three days to post a job ad as it looks to make a significant hire in “risk management”.
‘Devastated’: Urgent warning over cruel scam
Unsuspecting victims are being left “devastated” by a cruel scam that has cost some people more than $10,000.
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