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She outlined the party’s plan for the next election. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

News‘Keep more’: Ley’s big tax move

The Opposition Leader addressed reporters in Sydney on Monday, slamming the Albanese government for relying on “gimmicks”.

Alexandra Feiam

Tabcorp has defended Gillon McLachlan incentive bonuses.

FINANCETabcorp defends big boss’s bonus

Tabcorp has defended former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan's $18m bonus, saying the chief executive has brought a “new energy” to the gambling giant.

Cameron Micallef

Moving a loved one into aged care can be hard enough without having to worry about the financial consequences. Here’s what you’ll have to pay and what may prove to be the best way to fund it ...

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumShould I pay aged care from super or sell the house?

Q+A: Moving a loved one into aged care can be hard enough without having to worry about the financial consequences. Here’s what you’ll have to pay and what may prove to be the best way to fund it.

Nick Bruining

With $4.5 trillion now in superannuation being force-fed at the rate of 12 per cent a year for every employment dollar earned by Aussies, this is too big a honey pot to be left alone.

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$3m tax battle won but war on $4.5t super pot just begun

While pre and post-retirees are celebrating the Federal Government’s major backflip on its proposed $3m super tax, don’t for a moment think winning the battle means the war is also over. 

Nick Bruining

Many seniors accessing in-home care will be required to make new financial contributions based on their income and, for the first time, their assets. But there is a way to reduce the burden.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow to dodge new wave of higher fees coming for at-home care

Many seniors accessing in-home care will be required to make new financial contributions based on their income and, for the first time, their assets. But there is a way to reduce the burden.

Nick Bruining

Fees charged to those receiving aged care assistance in their homes are changing, with one expert warning ‘almost everyone will be expected to contribute’. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay ...

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumAged care at home is about to become a lot more expensive

Fees charged to those receiving aged-care assistance in their homes are changing, with one expert warning ‘almost everyone will be expected to contribute’. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay ...

Nick Bruining

One in three Australians are being sexually harassed at work, a study has shown.

NewsPremiumMillions facing grim workplace trend

One in three Australians is dealing with a serious issue in the workplace with most cases going unreported, a shocking study has revealed.

Alexandra Feiam

Workers at Grill’d have agreed to a new pay deal.

foodPremium‘Paltry’: Fast food workers sign pay deal

Workers at one successful Australian burger chain have signed a new pay deal after a tussle in front of the Fair Work Commission.

Blair Jackson

Australia recorded 188 worker deaths in 2024. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

nationalPremium‘Too many’: Australia’s deadliest jobs revealed

New data shows Australia’s deadliest industries and the jobs with the most serious workers’ compensation claims.

Blair Jackson

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NewsPremiumYoung tradie killed in horror work accident

A young tradie has died after suffering fatal injuries in a devastating fall at a construction site on the NSW Central Coast.

Blair Jackson

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NewsPremiumOne Aussie is $25m richer and doesn’t know

One Aussie is $25m richer after a major Lotto win, but is yet to come forward to claim their prize.

Emma Kirk

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newsInsane line as gold hits new record high

Another new record gold price has queues of people flocking to stores across the country, with one major retailer estimating 1000 people are visiting per day.

Blair Jackson

Australians are being urged not to raid their super for dental work. iStock

FINANCEPremiumDodgy reason Aussies are draining super

Authorities are cracking down on practitioners taking advantage of vulnerable Aussies and their superannuation balances.

Cameron Micallef

Ambulance workers have been priced out of the housing market. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

FINANCE‘Disgrace’: Cohort who can’t afford a home

The very people Australians rely on can’t afford to get into the property market, a damning report has found.

Cameron Micallef

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Personal FinanceHuge changes coming to Powerball

Aussies are set for a surprise in the coming weeks when they enter the weekly powerball draw, after the business behind the lottery confirms a massive change.

Cameron Micallef

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NEWSPremiumDramatic exit after childcare scandals

Two top executives at one of Australia’s largest childcare providers have quit following recent industry scandals – including the arrest of a former employee.

Blake Antrobus

Time is ticking for millions of Australians to file their tax returns by the end of October. Supplied

TAXPremiumMillions risk $1650 fine over simple mistake

Time is running out for millions of Aussies who are yet to meet this simple deadline – or risk penalties of up to $1650.

Blake Antrobus

ANZ says it will cut 3500 jobs as it moves to simplify its operations. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

BUSINESSProtest anger hits ANZ rebrand show

Australia’s fourth biggest bank is pitching itself to investors this week, but the rebrand is being hit with furious protest anger over looming job cuts.

Duncan Evans

Almost three million Australians are contemplating quitting their job within the next year.

Workplace MattersPremiumWhy 3 million Aussies want to quit their job

Almost three million Australians are contemplating quitting their job within the next year for the same reason, a new report has found.

Nathan Schmidt

The exchange traded fund industry is becoming increasingly popular among investors. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Your MoneyAustralian ETF industry surges past $300b milestone

Australia's exchange traded fund industry has grown by $63 billion since the start of the year to reach $309.3 billion at the end of September.

Derek Rose

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has outlined major changes to Labor's planned superannuation tax hike. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessTreasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

Zac de Silva and Alex Mitchell

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NewsPremiumAussie workplace shame revealed

Male-dominated industries are going backwards on gender equality despite evidence showing companies with balanced leadership are worth $100m more than those without.

Blair Jackson

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FINANCEPremiumReason millions of Aussies blow budget

Australians are drowning in billions of dollars of credit card debt and nearly half admit to these spending habits.

Cameron Micallef

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed down on the more contentious aspects of his plan to tax multimillion-dollar superannuation accounts more.

Federal PoliticsCommentsTreasurer Jim Chalmers forced into super backflip

Jim Chalmers has been forced into a significant backflip on his superannuation reforms after being rolled on his plan to tax multimillion-dollar accounts more.

Katina Curtis