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Labor Commits AU$3 Billion To Boost NBN In Face-Off With Starlink

The Australian Labor Party is pumping funds to elevate the standards of the National Broadband Network (NBN) to better position it in the face-off...

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Emirates To Introduce Premium Economy On Brisbane-Dubai Route Amid Growing Demand

Emirates has announced the introduction of premium economy seats on its Brisbane-Dubai flights, operating on routes EK434 and EK435 three times a...

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Catch Closure Amid Competition From Amazon And Temu To Impact 200 Jobs

Notable Australian online retailer Catch.com is shutting down after its parent company of Kmart and Bunnings decided to dissolve the company due to...

22.01.2025 8

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Dynamic Power Pricing Costs Australians Up To AU$300 More Annually, Report Finds

A new report by Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) has found that complex fair pricing is disproportionately affecting low-income households, sparking...

22.01.2025 7

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Australia's Wealth Gap Widens As Billionaires Earn AU$67,000 An Hour: Oxfam

A new Oxfam report has revealed a staggering wealth disparity in Australia, with billionaires raking in a colossal AU$67,000 every hour, which was...

21.01.2025 10

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Superannuation Anxiety: Australian Retirees Hoard Funds Amid Fears Of Outliving Savings

An independent Australian think tank has raised an alarm, saying retirees were cutting corners instead of spending their superannuation funds under...

21.01.2025 7

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Sydney Train Strike Exposes Commuting Chaos Amid Govt Push For Return To Office

The Sydney train strike shone a light on the problems Australians face while commuting to work daily as the government pushes for employees to return...

18.01.2025 10

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Qantas, Virgin Australia Oppose Ban On Credit Card Surcharges, Citing Potential Price Hikes

Major Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas have opposed proposals to eliminate credit card surcharges, stating it might result in more...

18.01.2025 10

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Australia's Unemployment Rate Hits 4% In December, Raising Interest Rate Uncertainty

Australia's job market is navigating through an interesting scenario landscape, where a surprising surge in job creation coexists with a rise in...

17.01.2025 7

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Temu Joins Australia's Safety Pledge After Child Burn Incident Sparks Recall

Chinese online retailer Temu will collaborate with Australia's consumer watchdog to sign a voluntary product safety pledge, which will bring the...

15.01.2025 8

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Wendy's Debuts In Australia, Plans For 200 Restaurants By 2034

Popular fast-food chain Wendy's is all set to flip burgers in Down Under from Wednesday. Wendy's will inaugurate its first outlet on Cavill Avenue in...

15.01.2025 9

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Australia Sees Rise In Business Insolvencies: Which Industries Are Most Affected?

Business insolvencies in Australia saw a 40% increase compared to pre-pandemic times, as many brands have been forced to halt operations or shut down...

14.01.2025 8

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Cost Of Living Crisis Drives Australians To Take Up Side Hustles

A new study has revealed that there was a notable uptick in Australians taking up second jobs or "side hustles" to meet the lifestyle they desire,...

14.01.2025 9

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Bluey Gets A Lego Makeover: Six New Sets To Launch In June 2025

The Lego Group and BBC Studios are all set to give beloved Australian pup Bluey a Lego makeover. In June 2025, six new Lego sets depicting Bluey and...

11.01.2025 8

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Tesla's Juniper Model Y To Hit Australian Roads In May With Upgrades

Tesla has launched its revamped Tesla Model Y, also called Juniper, with an updated interior and increased driving range, which is expected to arrive...

11.01.2025 10

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Australian Lamb's Summer Campaign Turns Internet Comments Into Real-World Humor

Australian Lamb has launched its annual summer ad campaign, urging people to refrain from making harsh comments online. The ad, which was released...

09.01.2025 10

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Meta To Drop Fact-Checking Feature: Concerns Rise Over Misinformation Risks For Australians

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's move to drop the fact-checking feature from Facebook and Instagram could mean more online harm for Australians, a senator...

09.01.2025 10

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Threat To Productivity: Why Workplace Boredom Needs To Be Tackled

Every person has had those days when their jobs seemed tiring, uninspiring, or downright boring. Experts say feeling burned out at work or...

08.01.2025 4

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Kmart's AU$8 Inflatable Chairs Are Back: Retro Product Flying Off The Shelves

Kmart's nostalgic inflatable chairs are having their moment in the limelight again. The Y2K-inspired home decor is flying off the shelves again...

08.01.2025 6

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Coffee Prices May Hit AU$12: What's Driving The Soaring Costs?

Coffee prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming months, with experts predicting that a single cup of Joe may cost between AU$8 and AU$12...

07.01.2025 6

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AU$2.7B Christmas Debt Expected To Burden Australians Into 2025

Australian homes will be struggling with Christmas debt for at least the next six months, a new research by comparison website Finder has revealed....

07.01.2025 6

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Cost-Of-Living Crisis: Australians Slash Takeaway, Travel, And Coffee To Save In 2025

Australians are cutting back on small luxuries in 2025 as the cost of living crisis continues to impact their day-to-day expenses. To pad up their...

04.01.2025 1

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Albanese Government Targets Subscription Traps With AU$50M Penalty

The Albanese government is cracking down on unscrupulous companies that use unfair trade strategies, such as subscription services, to target...

04.01.2025 1

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Super Funds Deliver Impressive 11.5% Returns For Australians In 2024

Australian workers' superannuation savings have yielded gold in the past year, with people seeing a significant increase in dividends, which touched...

03.01.2025 2

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Woolworths Brings Back Australia Day Merchandise: What To Expect

With enthusiasm for Christmas and New Year phasing out, Australians are gearing up to make the most of Australia Day sales, and preparations are in...

02.01.2025 2

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Eftpos Network Update: What You Need To Do To Keep Your Card Payments Working

Australian Payments Plus (AP ) has issued a warning that thousands of Australians may lose access to card payments as the eftpos network undergoes...

01.01.2025 3

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What You Need To Know About Upcoming Rise In Australian Passport Costs

Allegations have emerged about a "back-to-back tax grab" due to the impending increase in passport fees for Australians. Since 2022, passport...

31.12.2024 4

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Young Women Bear Brunt of Customer Abuse, Quitting Jobs At Alarming Rate

For ages, multiple debates have erupted over the treatment of women in their workplaces, equal pay rights, and the respect she gets isn't dependent...

28.12.2024 3

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Inflation Can't Stop Them: Australians Set To Splurge $3.7B In Post-Christmas Shopping

This Boxing Day shopping season, Australian shoppers are splurging big despite inflation staring with a bloodshot eye. Research conducted by the...

27.12.2024 6

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Canstar Predicts Cash Rate Cuts: What Australian Borrowers Should Know

Australians having a rough time dealing with rising costs will heap a sigh of relief in 2025 as Canstar said that major banks such as Westpac, NAB,...

26.12.2024 5

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Bendigo Bank's Online Services Restored After Christmas Eve Outage

Bendigo Bank's online services, including its phone app and e-banking, faced an hours-long outage on Christmas Eve, before being restored by 12:30...

25.12.2024 5

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Australia's Charitable Future At Risk? Cost-of-Living Crisis Strains Charitable Giving

A recent report has revealed that a staggering AU$13 billion was given in 2023 to charities by 80% of Australia's population. However, baby boomers...

21.12.2024 3

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Queensland Job Seeker Duped In Work-From-Home Scam, Loses AU$48,000

A 44-year-old woman from Queensland has been warning people about scams on job websites, after falling prey to one that robbed her of AU$48,000....

21.12.2024 7

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HELP Debt Changes In Effect: What Students Need To Know About New Indexing

The Labor government's long-awaited reforms to student debt indexing are finally being implemented, six months after their announcement. While not...

20.12.2024 4

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Australian Household Wealth Hits Record AU$16.9 Trillion, Up AU$1.5 Trillion In A Year

Australians have gotten richer by over AU$1.5 trillion in the past year, with the country's total household wealth reaching a record AU$16.9...

20.12.2024 6

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Australian Fashion Habits 2024: Red Takes Over As Bubble Dresses Soar 575%

Australians are making a bold statement through fashion with the color red this year, a recent report has revealed. According to Afterpay's latest...

18.12.2024 5

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Centrelink Overhaul: Foreign Currency Cheques To Be Phased Out From Dec. 19

The Centrelink payment system is set to undergo a massive overhaul this week, following which Australians living overseas will be barred from...

18.12.2024 4

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Why Are Australians Cutting AU$1.6B From Their Christmas Spending This Year?

Australians are cutting back on festive spending this year, with estimates showing shoppers are likely to slash the total budget by AU$1.6 billion,...

17.12.2024 4

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Apple Intelligence Debuts In Australia: What It Means For Creativity

Apple has launched its pioneering AI suite, called Apple Intelligence, which boasts unparalleled privacy settings in Australia. The company is so...

14.12.2024 2

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Financial Strain On Seniors: 40% Australians Over 50 Struggling With Quality Of Life

A new report has exposed the heartbreaking reality of a staggering 40% of Australians over the age of 50, facing a steep decline in their quality...

14.12.2024 3

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Aldi Tops Quarterly Report As Australia's Cheapest Supermarket

A recent survey by consumer advocacy group CHOICE has revealed that Aldi was the cheapest supermarket, while compared to other stores across...

13.12.2024 2

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Virgin Australia And Qatar Airways Team Up To Boost European Travel Competition

Virgin Australia is teaming up with Qatar Airways to offer international flights to over 100 destinations from Thursday. This partnership is...

13.12.2024 1

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47% Australians Open To Embracing AI To Save Time On Holiday Tasks

A new report from Microsoft has offered some invaluable insights into the holiday habits of Australians, with the research revealing that people...

12.12.2024 4

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Triple J Hottest 100 Voting Opens: Everything You Need To Know

The air is filled with music madness, as the Hottest 100 season is here again. Music fans from all over Australia are once again ready to vote in...

11.12.2024 4

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Christmas Delivery Deadlines: Amazon And Australia Post Announce Cut-Off Dates

With the holiday season fast approaching, majority of Australians rely on online delivery services for essentials. Australia Post and Amazon...

11.12.2024 2

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

McDonald's Australia Launches Limited-Edition 'Squid Game' Meal And Challenge

McDonald's Australia is all set to release a brand-new menu item that draws inspiration from the hit television series "Squid Game." Starting Dec....

10.12.2024 2

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Shreyashi Chakraborty

Federal Government Boosts Welfare Payments: Who Will It Help?

The federal government is set to increase the welfare payments for over 1 million Australians from Jan. 1 to help the population cope with the...

10.12.2024 3

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Vance Joy's 'Riptide' Crowned Most Streamed Australian Song

Spotify Wrapped 2024 had a surprise for Australians this year. People who logged into the streaming provider found that Vance Joy's decade-old...

06.12.2024 5

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Gen Z Job Hunting Surges: 41.5% Of Young Australians Seek Better Opportunities

Australia's improving business environment is forcing more and more Gen Z employees to hunt for better job opportunities, a report has revealed....

05.12.2024 4

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Coles Bovaer Controversy: Boycott Calls Mount Over Use Of Ingredient In Cattle Feed

Supermarket giant Coles is yet again at the center of a growing controversy over the store's usage of Bovaer, a cattle feed ingredient intended to...

05.12.2024 3

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