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NEWSPremiumCrucial deal could end NSW rail chaos

After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.

Blake Antrobus

MARKET WRAPPremiumHow Trump led to Aussie sharemarket soar

The Aussie sharemarket started the week on a high in a broad market rally, largely due to Donald Trump being sworn in as the next US President.

Cameron Micallef

RECALLPremiumTikTok-famous mug recalled over major defect

A popular travel mug made famous on TikTok is being recalled over a major safety issue that could leave users with serious burns.

Aisling Brennan

POLITICSPremiumDrastic measure ahead of psych walkout

The workplace umpire has been called in to intervene as one state faces an “unprecedented” mass walkout of key hospital staff.

Jessica Wang

NEWSMajor $50m jackpot up for grabs

One Aussie could be lucky enough to be crowned first winner of a major jackpot in 2025.

Aisling Brennan

MEDIAPremiumNine star announces shock retirement

A veteran Channel 9 journalist and news anchor has announced his retirement – after 17 years at the network.

Blake Antrobus

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Bank shocks customers with branch closures across Australia

A major bank has made the ‘difficult decision’ to close a string of branches across the country, further increasing the challenge for Aussies to access a bank in person.

Max Corstorphan

UPDATEDPremium‘Despicable’: Major Aus bank to close branches

Bank of Queensland confirms several branches will close its doors for the last time in a number of weeks.

Aisling Brennan

SuperannuationPremiumRadical plan to get Aussie retirees spending

Australian retirees are saving too much of their retirement nest egg, with calls for major reforms to the superannuation sector.

Cameron Micallef

UPDATEDPremiumGambling giant on brink of collapse

One state premier has given a blunt response to an embattled casino giant as it faces collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Cameron Micallef

Small BusinessDutton backs huge lunch tax break

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but Aussies could soon enjoy tax deductible ones in an elected Coalition government.

Duncan Evans

BUSINESSPremiumWild landlord demand closes beloved cafe

The owner of a beloved cafe in Sydney’s inner west has revealed the wild reason she was forced to close the restaurant’s doors.

Alexandra Feiam

NEWSPremiumShock as cost of popular drink skyrockets

Tea-drinking Aussies may be shocked why they’re paying so much for the beverage, but there’s a way to make sure you get a great brew for a fair price.

Thomas Sargeant

State PoliticsPremiumThreat holding Australia to ransom

The latest chaos with Sydney’s rail network has exposed a gaping flaw that allows Aussies to be held to ransom as unions pressure governments for better deals.

Blake Antrobus

NewsPremiumProtesters celebrate huge win over gas giant

A controversial offshore petroleum licence has been cancelled by the government for public interest reasons, after being fought in courts for a surprising reason.

Thomas Sargeant

TaxPremiumMajor crackdown on dodgy landlords

Landlords looking to dodge their tax obligations have been put on notice by the ATO, thanks to new data matching technology.

Cameron Micallef

NEWSPremiumEye-watering cost of train chaos

The enormous drain on the NSW economy of this week’s train chaos has been revealed, and it’s the last thing businesses need.

Ryan Bourke

NewsPremiumGerry Harvey’s big call on Temu

One of Australia’s high profile retail billionaires has called for a “government inquiry” into discount Chinese online retailers Shein and Temu.

Nathan Schmidt

newsPremiumFears rate cut could be delayed

Australia’s unemployment rate rose slightly in December but still remains under the RBA’s forecasted figure, putting in doubt a rate cut for the first time in 17 months.

Cameron Micallef

NewsPremiumCBA confident of February rate cut as spending dips

One of Australia’s big four banks has renewed its prediction for when the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate, as spending dropped after the Black Friday sales.

Nathan Schmidt

Australian MarketsPremiumMixed markets sees ASX close in red

The Aussie market closes down despite a positive start to trade across the board, as investors look ahead for jobs data and US inflation updates.

Aisling Brennan

BusinessPremium‘Devastating’: Iconic bar’s shock closure

A popular beachside bar locals visit to enjoy a few cocktails or a Sunday roast is shutting its doors after 12 years of “serving good times”.

Aisling Brennan

newsPremiumInsane cost just to send your kid to school

The cost of living crisis is extending to schools, with households making a number of sacrifices to send the kids back to school.

Cameron Micallef

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumSkipping that extra cup of coffee can save you $330 a month

Australians are saving an average of more than $330 a month by opting to dine at home or skipping a cup of coffee, with cost-of-living challenges forcing many to prioritise building up an emergency buffer.

Cheyanne Enciso