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DeepSeek AI Surges To The Top Of US App Store, Overtaking ChatGPT

Chinese startup DeepSeek's AI Assistant surged to the top of the free app rankings on Apple's App Store in the United States on Monday, surpassing...

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RBA Interest Rate Cut Back In Focus Ahead Of Key Inflation Report

The chance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting interest rates for the first time in over a year is back in focus, with an important...

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Coles Debuts Wagon Wheels Hot Cross Buns, Axes Controversial Burger Sauce Flavor

Supermarket giant Coles has discontinued its unpopular Special Burger Sauce Hot Cross Buns, replacing it with a sweeter, limited-edition Hot Cross...

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Top Superannuation Growth Funds Of 2024: UniSuper Leads With 14.7% Return

Australian superannuation funds had an impressive year in 2024, benefiting from lower inflation and interest rate cuts by central banks in Western...

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Putricia Blooms: Sydney's Corpse Flower Draws Crowds Despite Overpowering Stench

A pungent aroma, reminiscent of decay, has descended upon Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden as its resident corpse flower, affectionately nicknamed...

24.01.2025 7

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Rivers Shuts Down As Mosaic Brands Fails To Find Buyer After Months Of Search

Australia's iconic clothing and footwear retailer Rivers has announced it will shut down all 136 of its stores nationwide, after its parent company,...

24.01.2025 9

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Qantas Frequent Flyer Program's Expansion Sparks Concerns Over Rising Costs

Qantas has unveiled major changes to its Frequent Flyer program, offering expanded access to premium cabin reward seats and partner airlines...

23.01.2025 9

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Split The Atom Controversy: Trump's Claim Sparks Backlash From New Zealand Mayor

The mayor of a New Zealand city has vowed to summon the incoming U.S. ambassador to "set the historic record straight" following President Donald...

23.01.2025 9

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Australian Property Market Sees Highest December Listings In 6 Years Despite Slowdown

The property market in Australia saw a slowdown in December, with new listings dropping 65.9% month-on-month. However, the month still recorded the...

22.01.2025 8

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Macquarie Bank Announces Cut In Fixed Mortgage Rates Ahead Of RBA's Decision

Macquarie Bank has announced it will reduce its one-to-three-year fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.16%, just weeks before the Reserve Bank of Australia...

22.01.2025 7

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Peter Dutton Proposes AU$20,000 Tax Break For Small Business Meal Expenses

Australia's opposition leader, Peter Dutton, unveiled a new plan to support small businesses by allowing those with a turnover under AU$10 million to...

21.01.2025 10

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Bank Of Queensland To Close 16 Branches Nationwide, Impacting 900,000 Customers

The Bank of Queensland (BOQ) has announced the closure of 16 branches across Australia in February, impacting around 900,000 customers. The bank...

21.01.2025 10

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Strain On Australia's Small Businesses: Cash Flow Squeeze And Survival Strategies

Nearly 80% of Australian small to medium businesses (SMBs) have felt the squeeze on their cash flow over the past year, according to a new survey by...

17.01.2025 10

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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten To Resign Nine Days Early, Prompting Ministry Reshuffle

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten will end his 17-year political career on Monday, nine days earlier than originally...

16.01.2025 10

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Rising Climate Risks: 1 In 10 Aussie Homes Could Be Uninsurable By 2035, Analysts Say

A new climate risk analysis predicts that one in 10 properties in Australia could become uninsurable within the next decade, which could lead banks to...

16.01.2025 10

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Can Australian Coffee Solve The Crisis Of Soaring Global Prices?

As global coffee prices continue to climb due to supply disruptions, people are wondering if home-grown Australian coffee could offer a solution to...

15.01.2025 7

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UGG Since 1974 Forced To Rebrand Abroad Amid Trademark Dispute

An ongoing legal saga that has spanned nearly a decade has forced one of Australia's most iconic boot brands to alter its name when selling products...

15.01.2025 10

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Australia's Healthcare Costs Soar: Bulk Billing Drops Amid Rising GP Fees

Australia's healthcare system has experienced a notable shift over the past year, with the average out-of-pocket cost for a GP visit rising 4.1% to...

14.01.2025 9

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NSW Government Says AU$140 Million Unclaimed In Toll Rebates: Are You Eligible?

The New South Wales government has revealed that AU$140 million in toll relief remains unclaimed as of Jan. 13 and has urged drivers to check if they...

14.01.2025 8

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Egg Shortages Hit Australian Supermarkets Amid Avian Flu And Supply Chain Woes

Eggs were in short supply across major Australian supermarkets, with shelves left bare due to ongoing supply chain disruptions following an avian...

11.01.2025 8

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Los Angeles Wildfire Devastation Sparks Questions About Australia's Readiness

As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, at least 10 people have died, thousands of structures have been destroyed, and tens of thousands have...

11.01.2025 8

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Australia House Prices Decline: Why Are Experts Predicting A Temporary Slowdown?

Experts predict that Australian home prices will decline moderately and temporarily in the first half of 2025, following years of rising prices, even...

10.01.2025 8

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Coles Nightime Worker Stuns Australians With AU$40 Hourly Pay

A young man has shocked Australians after sharing that he was being paid AU$40 hourly wage for part-time work at supermarket giant Coles. The Brisbane...

10.01.2025 8

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From AI To Fake Crypto Investments: 5 Scams Australians Need To Watch Out For In 2025

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using innovative methods to deceive unsuspecting Australians, but staying vigilant and watching for...

09.01.2025 8

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CES 2025: LG's AU$80,000 Transparent OLED T Coming To Australia

South Korean tech giant LG has confirmed that its fully transparent Signature OLED T will debut in Australia later this year, with a price tag that's...

09.01.2025 8

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Is AU$60,000 Still A Livable Salary In 2025? Viral Post Sparks Heated Debate

A 28-year-old woman has sparked a fierce debate online after claiming that AU$60,000 was no longer a liveable salary in Australia in 2025. Alice...

08.01.2025 9

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Australians Invest A Record AU$5 Billion In US Stocks: What's Driving The Trend?

Recent data from investment firm Global X has revealed that Australians have invested a record AU$5 billion into Wall Street stocks in 2024, driven...

08.01.2025 6

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Golden Globes 2025: No Wins For Australians Despite Multiple Nominations

Five Australian nominees, including celebrated figures like Guy Pearce, Nicole Kidman, and Adam Elliot, were in the running at this year's Golden...

07.01.2025 4

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New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Takes Effect: Rules Criticized As It Could Raise Car Prices

As Australia's new vehicle efficiency rules took effect on New Year's Day, the government faced criticism for potentially driving up car prices,...

03.01.2025 9

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Australia's Home Prices Drop For First Time In 2 Years

Australia's home prices dropped for the first time in nearly two years in December, as high mortgage rates made houses less affordable, with more...

03.01.2025 3

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Japan Urges Australians To Explore Hidden Treasures Amid Tourism Boom

Australia's love affair with Japan has never been stronger, with a record 637,300 Australian visitors flocking to the country between January and...

02.01.2025 2

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Big Changes Ahead For Australians In 2025: Here's What You Need To Know

Millions of Australians will see a range of changes affecting their finances and daily lives, starting Jan. 1, impacting workers, businesses, and...

01.01.2025 3

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Your Energy Bill Could Be $238 Higher Than It Should Be—Here's How To Fix It

Millions of Australians missed out on even bigger savings by staying on the same flat-rate electricity plan for two years or more, despite...

31.12.2024 3

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Last-Minute Christmas Shopping? Here's What's Open And When

With Christmas just around the corner, it's the perfect time to wrap up last-minute shopping and get everything ready for the holiday season....

24.12.2024 3

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Higher Super Tax Concessions: Who Benefits And At What Cost?

Economist Chris Richardson sparked debate earlier this year by describing Australia's superannuation system as "a reverse Robin Hood," arguing that...

24.12.2024 3

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Financial Wellbeing In 2025: How To Achieve Your Money Goals

With two in five Australians struggling to stay on track with their long-term financial goals, the end of the year offers a perfect opportunity to...

21.12.2024 5

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Corporate Worker Goes Viral For Bold AU$30K Pay Rise Request At Office Christmas Party

As the festive season kicks off, office Christmas parties are in full swing, where colleagues trade their usual office attire for festive shirts...

20.12.2024 3

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Melbourne Service Station's Under AU$1 Fuel Sparks Frenzy As Libertarian Party Protests Fuel Taxes

A service station in Melbourne's south-east offered a rare opportunity for motorists to fill up at under a dollar per liter, drawing large crowds...

19.12.2024 4

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Holiday Headache: Australian Mortgage Rates Rise Despite RBA Pause

Australian homeowners are facing an unwelcome holiday surprise this year, with major financial institutions raising both fixed and variable...

19.12.2024 5

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Fake Deals Alert: Consumer Watchdog Warns Shoppers Of Misleading Discounts Ahead Of Boxing Day Sales

Australia's consumer watchdog has issued a warning to shoppers ahead of the Boxing Day sales, urging them to be cautious of misleading online...

18.12.2024 5

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Meta Agrees To AU$50M Settlement For Facebook Data Breach: Who Can Claim Compensation?

Meta has agreed to a AU$50 million settlement with Australia's privacy regulator following the scandal in which hundreds of thousands of...

18.12.2024 5

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Rising Costs, Shrinking Choices: Are Entry-Level Homes Becoming Less Affordable?

As cost of living pressures and higher interest rates push home buyers toward more affordable housing markets, entry-level prices are rising...

17.12.2024 2

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AMP Invests AU$27 Million In Bitcoin: Will Other Big Funds Do The Same?

The Australian Mutual Provident Society's (AMP) move to invest AU$27 million in Bitcoin has made it the first major Australian superannuation fund...

17.12.2024 4

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Queensland Leads Regional Property Boom: Here Are Australia's Real Estate Hotspots

Queensland continues to dominate the regional property market, with six of the top 10 hotspots located in the Sunshine State, new research by...

14.12.2024 3

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Christmas Travel Surge: Sydney And Melbourne Prepare For Major Airport Crowds

As Christmas approaches, Australians are preparing for the busiest travel season of the year, with major airports in Sydney and Melbourne bracing...

14.12.2024 4

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Australia's Most Controversial Ads In 2024: 4,000 Complaints, Few Violations

Despite receiving 4,000 complaints about ads this year, reflecting an increased public scrutiny, Ad Standards found that only two of the top 10...

13.12.2024 3

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Australia Mandates News Payments From Meta And Google: How Will It Affect The Public?

The Australian government on Thursday introduced a "news bargaining incentive" requiring digital platforms with revenues over AU$250 million,...

13.12.2024 6

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Buffets Make A Comeback As Australians Seek Affordable Dining Amid Rising Costs

As the cost of living continues to rise, Australians are rediscovering the allure of all-you-can-eat buffets, turning to these affordable dining...

12.12.2024 3

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AirTrunk Awards AU$22M In Staff Bonuses: How To Best Utilize Your Christmas Incentives

As the holiday season brings the prospect of a Christmas bonus, many are faced with the question of how to best use this extra cash. Whether it's...

12.12.2024 7

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Australian Crypto And Blockchain Startups Struggle With 14% Drop: Report

Australia's fintech sector has seen a 7% decline in independent, active firms for the second year in a row, according to the 2023-2024 KPMG Fintech...

11.12.2024 2

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