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21/04 Real impact of Trump chaos on Aussies revealed

The net wealth of Australians has fallen on the back of US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

09/04 Services Australia flags Easter changes to Centrelink payments

The Easter holiday period will likely impact how Australians receive their social support payments, Services Australia says.

05/04 Trump tariffs spark five-year AUD low

The Australian dollar has hit a five-year low as China hits back against Donald Trump’s trade war.

29/03 Flights doubled as airline deal given nod

A partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog, doubling flights between Doha and Australia for the next five years.

22/03 ‘Completely blindsided’: Shock figure boosts hopes of April rate cut

A steep decline in employment figures over the past month has raised prospects the Reserve Bank could cut rates as early as April, economists say.

12/03 ‘Travesty’: Here’s how much your power bill could rise

Cash-strapped households could soon be facing even higher electricity costs as data shows about half of Australians were skipping essential expenses to cover their power bill.

22/02 Nationwide outage hits major airline

Jetstar passengers have been left unable to check into their flights after a nationwide technical outage crippled the airline’s systems.

19/02 Why one rate cut won’t save Aussie households

Some homeowners might be rejoicing over the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday, but for many, one rate cut won’t cut it.

17/02 5 million Aussies set for cash boost

About five million Australians will receive a boost to their incomes next month as support payments are reassessed and lifted to keep up with inflation.

11/02 Massive HECS change coming to borrowers

Banks could soon relax lending restrictions for first home buyers with HECS debts in a move the Albanese government hopes will get more Australians on the housing ladder.

30/01 Young Aussies in line for $1321 cash boost

Young Aussies taking on study can now apply for a tax-free $1321 cash boost, but there’s a catch.

28/01 Aussie economy passed its low point

The Australian economy has passed its low point, but short of meaningful productivity gains or tax reform it will continue to grind higher, industry experts suggest.

28/01 Major change coming to super accounts

Mandatory services standards will be legislated for superannuation funds in order to safeguard the financial futures of Aussies headed for retirement, amid calls from the government on companies to “get better”.

23/01 Huge number of Aussies needing a rate cut

A whopping 71 per cent of Australian households have reported needing a rate cut just to stay on top of their mortgages, begging for the Reserve Bank to offer relief at their next meeting.

20/01 Major step reached in AUKUS deal

Australia will receive material and equipment to aid in the building of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS deal, following the activation of a trilateral agreement between the three major countries.

20/01 First major jackpot of 2025 hits $50m

It’s only been a month since a lucky Aussie won $50m in Oz Lotto but punters already have another shot at winning the first big jackpot of 2025.

09/01 Figure Aussie wages have risen by

The median wage for Australian workers covered by enterprise agreements has increased by $54 a week in the year to September 2024, new data has revealed.

09/01 ‘Staggered’: Major catch for Aussie rate cut

A leading financial expert has revealed the biggest red flags for Aussie homeowners battling with soaring costs and multiple rate rises – as well as his top tips for managing home loans going into 2025.

07/01 Major change for Aussies travelling to UK

Australians planning to travel to the UK will need to apply for permission in a major shake-up to the UK border security system.

07/01 ‘Darker purpose’: Big claim on $2.50 cash fee

A major Australian bank’s controversial fee which is set to slug customers $2.50 for needing assistance to access their own cash is the result of a lack of regulation, experts say.

04/01 Major update after Fiji Virgin crew attacked

Authorities in Fiji have arrested a man after a Virgin Australia crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year’s Day.

01/01 Virgin Australia crew confined to hotel

Three Virgin Australia airline crew have been confined to their hotel rooms in Fiji after an alleged incident upon landing at the country’s airport.

29/12 Major Aussie passport change coming on Jan 1

Australians looking to renew or get a new passport will have to pay even more money for the crucial travel document from January 1, with the government accused of making a “backdoor tax grab”.

23/12 Major change to Aussie cash revealed

Aussies have responded warmly to the government’s proposed mandates on cash, after it was revealed major businesses would need to accept cash when selling essential items.

12/12 Meta hit with huge tax threat over standstill

Meta will be forced into inking deals with Australian news publishers, or risk paying more significant taxes, as the government attempts to pull the belligerent social media giant into paying news publishers after a months-long standoff.

06/12 ‘Burn down the real estate agency’: Former Greens councillor’s anti-landlord rap

A former Greens politician and renters’ advocate has released a fiery hip-hop song taking aim at greedy landlords and real estate agents.

06/12 Australians reveal what they believe a ‘good’ salary is in 2024

What is considered a “good” salary in 2024?

06/10 Adelaide man wins $400,000 Lotto

An Adelaide man is planning possible home renovations and travel trips after nabbing an unexpected $400,000 boost.

23/09 ‘Awesome’: Dad’s surprise $2.5m lotto win

A Queensland dad who unknowingly held the winning $2.5 million lotto ticket only discovered his luck while waiting for his takeaway order.

20/09 Flight paths set without consideration of affected communities

Flight paths in Australia have been designed without proper consultation with the communities that will be affected by aircraft noise, a senate inquiry has been told.

17/09 Huge call on 12.9m Aussie salaries

Employed women are $4092 a year richer under Labor than they would have been under the Coalition, the Industrial Relations Minister has claimed, as he moves to spruik Labor’s moves to reduce the gender pay gap.

05/09 The simple post that sparked a barrage of death threats – and the Aussie start-up aiming to end online hate and trolling

“Lauren, you need to check your Facebook.”

03/09 Meta execs to face pollie grilling

Two senior Meta executives will again front a parliamentary probe into the effects of social media, after previously claiming the platforms don’t harm children and dodging questions on whether Facebook would ban news.

07/05 More proof Aussies are struggling

Homeowners are falling behind on mortgages, with the value of past due loans held at ANZ rising 22 per cent over the past year, the bank reported on Tuesday.

06/05 Key detail in $3bn HECS overhaul

A tax credit is on the way for Aussies who scrimped and saved to pay off their student loan debt to avoid being hit by an eye-watering increase to indexation.

24/04 Young Aussies slugged with $1k bill

Almost three million Australians with a HECS debt have found out just how much their debt will increase this year.

23/04 Aussies slugged $13,890 in income tax

Australians were slugged a combined $304.8bn in Commonwealth income tax payments in the year to June 2023, its highest level ever, with revenue gushing into Treasury coffers due to near-record low unemployment, elevated wages growth and bracket creep.

18/04 97 per cent of Gen Z and Millennials think politicians have their interests at heart, seeing them as ‘selfish’ and ‘corrupt’

Ninety-seven per cent of young Australians believe the country’s political leaders are self-interested, shortsighted, and corrupted by donors and special interest groups, stark new research has revealed.

10/04 ‘Fills an important gap’: Virgin announces new partnership

Australians can now earn Velocity Frequent Flyer points on their electricity and gas plans with AGL under a new partnership announced on Wednesday.

08/04 Survivors paid $1.3bn amid funding warning

The government has paid out $1.31bn in redress to institutional child sexual abuse survivors, but legal services advocating for them fear an uncertain and underfunded future unless there is an urgent intervention.

04/04 Insolvency storm hitting ‘vulnerable’ Aussies

The country’s bankruptcy regulator has warned of the rising number of personal insolvencies affecting vulnerable Australians, as small business owners struggle to make ends meet due to mounting debts.

04/04 Disturbing trend in Aussie schools

Female teachers across Australia are exposing a disturbing trend of toxic behaviour emerging in male students.

11/03 Best regional airline revealed

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines has been named as the best regional airline, beating out hundreds of other airline carriers from around the world.

07/03 Why these four flights are so important

Three of the nation’s biggest airlines will run flights led entirely by women in celebration of their contribution to the aviation industry.

23/02 How city spiralled into ‘danger zone’

The global pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift is lighting up Sydney this weekend but parts of Australia’s global city look less than stellar for the Tay Tay fiesta.

22/02 Jobs with the biggest wage jumps

Australians have had their first real wage increase since 2021, with the mining sector coming out on top as the highest earners.

22/02 Big ‘error’ in RBA overhaul plans

A former Reserve Bank governor has slammed the government’s intention to remove a provision that allows the treasurer to override a decision from the central bank.

16/02 Mystery over mum’s horror killing

Police are offering up a $1 million to anyone who can offer up clues that help solve the 46-year mystery of a Melbourne mum’s killing.

29/01 Weird way Aussies using cash

Australians may not be reaching for cash to make their daily purchases but a fresh report has identified the surprising way households are collecting their loose change.

27/01 Albo dodges key tax cut question

Anthony Albanese has declined to say what he’d be willing to offer to secure the smooth passage of his overhauled stage three tax cuts as he danced around a grilling on whether he should apologise for breaking an election promise.

25/01 Covid hangover money habit revealed

Rates of Australians hoarding physical cash has grown since the Covid pandemic, with estimates about $56bn to $81bn worth of notes are stowed away by households.

24/01 Kochie’s 6 cost-of-living tips for Albo

Energy bill relief, better fuel price reporting and home loan reforms should be considered as part of Labor’s next cost-of-living package, David Koch says.

22/01 Fury over Virgin steward’s in-flight act

Virgin Australia is investigating a customer complaint after a flight attendant wore a pin of the Palestinian flag on a domestic flight on Sunday.

22/01 Man pulled unconscious from popular beach

A man has been rushed to hospital after being pulled unconscious from the waters of Maroubra Beach in Sydney.

18/01 Albo ‘over’ if he abandons tax cuts

Anthony Albanese has been warned he’s risking his position at the top if he goes against stage three tax cuts.

15/01 Aussies shun Xmas spending for Black Friday

Aussies are opting to do their Christmas shopping early rather than wait until December with fresh data cementing the impact of Black Friday sales on spending habits.

15/01 Virgin launches massive flight sale

Virgin Australia has launched its first sale of the year, offering half a million fares for as low as $49.

15/01 Day of year most Aussies will work for free

There’s one day of this year where it appears most Aussies will work for free - but don’t blame your boss, blame the scientists who created the modern day calendar nearly 500 years ago.

10/01 Big winner in Taylor Swift madness

Fans from around the country are being forced to fork out thousands to travel to see megastar Taylor Swift in her upcoming Eras Tour, with airlines and hotels charging up to three times their regular rate due to overwhelming demand.

09/01 An airline kicked my kids and their grandma off a flight over an unpaid $23 fee, I’m furious

A father has slammed the budget airline after it kicked his mother-in-law and three young children off a flight for an unusual reason.

05/01 Top tips to save money in 2024

It has been a hard year for Australians battling inflated prices and soaring interest rates, with millions feeling the pinch in their weekly budget.

27/12 Large hail, wind and rain lash Sydney

Three major storm cells have merged into a squall line, bringing dangerous conditions of heavy rain, damaging winds and hail to large parts of Sydney.

19/12 Huge cash boost for 420,000 families

One state government is delivering a $500 boost to families and small businesses as its second round of energy bill relief payments begin.

18/12 ‘Lose your money’: Growing threat to Aussies

Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to con hardworking Australians with one of the country’s leading businessmen urging the government to do more to protect the vulnerable.

17/12 Warning that could save you $600

Drivers have been warned to take care when driving near schools in NSW this week, as school speed zones remain in place for another two days.

14/12 Airline’s holiday strike crisis avoided

Virgin Australia has avoided a potentially disastrous strike over the holiday season after broking an in-principle pay deal with unions for better staff pay.

13/12 Shock hike to price of Aussie passports

Australians will soon be paying $50 more for their travel documents as the government gets creative on how to claw back the increased cost of producing passports.

12/12 Sign cash could disappear for good

Financial institutions, including banks, could pool their resources to ensure cash access is maintained, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has said.

06/12 Albo in bitter fight as states demand more cash

Anthony Albanese is set for a bitter fight on reform to rein in the spiralling cost of the $42bn-a-year National Disability Insurance Scheme and a contentious GST deal.

05/12 1m Aussies to receive New Year cash boost

Aussies receiving youth, student or carer support will receive extra cash when some government benefits increase in 2024.

04/12 Strike threatens Xmas travel chaos

Virgin cabin crew have “overwhelmingly” voted to strike several times in the lead up to the busy Christmas travel period, in a move which could threaten travel during the festive season.

02/12 Big change coming to popular Sydney beach

A major change is coming to two popular Sydney beaches right in time for summer.

28/11 Jobs least likely to get a pay rise in 2024

Most Australians have been warned they shouldn’t expect a decent pay rise in 2024, with a new survey revealing the jobs where employers are least likely to offer a pay rise above inflation.

27/11 Storms knock out power to thousands of homes

South Australia has been pummelled by storms that have wiped out power to thousands, with the severe weather system also inflicting pain in Queensland, Victoria and NSW.

27/11 One thing Aussies ditching in droves

The use of cash has more than halved in the past three years, with its decline accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, new analysis released by the Reserve Bank has revealed.

22/11 Final chance for Swift fans opens on Friday

Devastated Taylor Swift fans who missed out on getting tickets to the country star’s coveted Eras Tour have been offered a ray of hope, as more tickets go up for sale this week.

21/11 How your boss is ripping you off by $11k

Aussies are being dudded out of thousands per year and working on average seven weeks worth of unpaid overtime per year, according to fresh data.

21/11 Big change for some Aussie drivers

A quiet change to the national standards that govern driving fitness has left autistic Australians in legal limbo, potentially facing fines of more than $9000.

20/11 Map exposes depth of rental crisis

A new map has illustrated the depths of Australia’s rental crisis, with many essential workers no longer able to afford rent in any part of the country.

14/11 Nation’s worst-hit storm areas revealed

Australians are being urged to prepare their homes for the storm season as new figures reveal the worst hit areas for severe weather events in the last financial year.

14/11 Most financially stressed Aussies revealed

Gen Z Australians – aged 18 to 26 – are the most financially stressed generation in the country, but they’re also the most willing to do more to properly manage their finances.

13/11 Travel chaos looms for major airline

Virgin Australia cabin crew members are set to strike over what they say is “poverty pay” and unsafe conditions at the leading Aussie airline, some claiming they have been forced to miss breaks and take second or third jobs just to make ends meet.

09/11 Three states at risk of flash floods

Serious thunderstorms have rolled into greater Sydney, with the entire city now inundated with wild weather.

07/11 Irony in senator’s ‘out of control’ dig

A war of words has erupted after the Coalition’s finance spokesperson said inflation was “out of control” before being reminded it was higher when she was in government.

07/11 RBA delivers borrowers Cup Day blow

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock had dealt a fresh blow to borrowers after lifting the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent in a bid to tame persistent inflationary pressures.

30/10 Deadline Aussies don’t want to miss

Aussies have just a matter of hours to lodge their tax returns before they face an immediate fine as the deadline by the Australian Taxation Office looms.

27/10 Gen Zers are saving their money so they can ‘splurge’ on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experiences: study

The bank estimates young Australians have reduced their spending on restaurants, micro treats, entertainment, and car journeys to squirrel away up to $403 a month or $4800 a year.

24/10 ‘Breaking point’: Warning to Aussie travellers

Union strikes could impact Virgin Australia flights, as ground crew workers take the next step towards industrial action.

24/10 Virgin drops another huge sale

Virgin Australia has just announced another big sale with airfares starting from $86, one way.

22/10 Aussies to pay more than $100 to visit GP

Australians are set to be charged more than $100 for a standard non-bulk billed GP appointment.

22/10 Qantas prices set to soar

Qantas flight prices are set to soar as the national airline passes on rising costs to its customers.

17/10 Stubborn inflation could spell rate hike

The potential of an interest rate rise in November could give some punters pause for thought as they plan their Melbourne Cup Day bets.

11/10 ‘Milestone’: Major Aussie airline’s 11-year first

Virgin Australia has returned a profit for the first time in more than a decade, doubling its 2022 revenue with a reported $5bn.

08/10 Super change to benefit 8.9m Aussies

Millions of Australian workers will soon be better off at retirement as the government works to close a superannuation loophole.

06/10 RBA paints grim cost-of-living picture

Almost a third of Australians are at risk of running out of their savings buffers within six months and could be left vulnerable in the event of further interest rate rises, the Reserve Bank has found.

04/10 Reason why Aussies missing out on $225m

The Coalition have accused Labor of sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid Medicare benefits owed to almost one million Australians.

01/10 Train chaos over Grand Final weekend

Footy fans travelling to the NRL grand final by train could face up to 30 minute delays ahead of kick-off, as urgent track repair is required.

29/09 Why heatwave could bring cash to one group

While eager Aussies are gearing up for their first post-La Nina summer in three years, tourism experts are urging people to plan their holidays around the hot weather.

27/09 ASX flat despite inflation jump

The Australian sharemarket barely shifted on Wednesday despite inflation data jumping higher for the first time in four months.

25/09 Abusive passenger grounds Jetstar flight

A Jetstar flight departing from Perth was forced to turn around after an unruly passenger allegedly became abusive towards crew members.

24/09 Man allegedly attacked with samurai sword

A man has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly attacked with a samurai sword in Sydney’s west.

19/09 NSW residents getting $350 cash boost

A group of New South Wales residents will get a $350 cash boost, as the state government tries to ease cost of living pain.

18/09 State warned of ‘tough choices’ as budget handed down

Australia’s largest state economy is bracing for pain after being warned “tough choices” need to be made ahead of the NSW state budget.

18/09 Big change that will excite Aussies

Clocks for Aussies in several states are about to change, with daylight saving beginning on Sunday, October 1.

14/09 State warned of dire ‘tough choices’

Australia’s largest state economy is bracing for pain after being warned “tough choices” need to be made ahead of the NSW state budget on Tuesday.

07/09 Watchdog sues Australia’s largest super fund

Australia’s largest super fund is being sued over allegations it failed to act on duplicate accounts, costing 90,000 members $69m.

02/09 Millions to receive hip pocket relief

Billions of dollars worth of “targeted” and “responsible” cost of living measures will this month begin flowing through for millions of Australians feeling the pinch at the checkout or when paying their bills.

30/08 How to claim unredeemed Qantas and Jetstar flight credits

There are still at least $470 million in unclaimed Qantas and Jetstar Covid-era travel credits that will expire at the end of the year — while Virgin has $400 million.

24/08 Qantas to gift more than a billion Points to members

Qantas has announced one of its biggest points giveaways on the same day the airline revealed record profits amid surging airfare prices.

21/08 Cost-of-living relief for millions of Aussies

A call for Australians to be slapped with an increase in the goods and services tax in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis has been promptly rejected.

21/08 Virgin slashes prices on 500k flights

Australian travellers can buy domestic flights for as little as $49 in Virgin Australia’s five-day Flight Frenzy sale.

20/08 Another threat to Aussie ski season

Precious centimetres of snow on Australia’s ski fields are under threat once again as a cold front is poised to bring rain across the southeast alpine regions.

19/08 Millions warned as polar blast brings snow

A polar air mass is hitting southern states this weekend, bringing windy and chilly conditions to six states.

17/08 Warning after convincing fake $50 note found

A northern NSW petrol station has issued a warning to its customers after a near-perfect fake $50 note was used there over the weekend.

09/08 Man tries to cook ibis he captured in park

A man has been jailed for capturing an ibis in a public park and killing it before trying to cook the native bird for consumption.

04/08 RBA’s major sign recession on horizon

More pain could be on the way as soaring rents and higher power bills crunch household budgets, with the Reserve Bank warning that their fight against inflation may still have some way to run.

02/08 Feral reality of living in Sydney exposed

Sydney is a liar.

30/07 Plane chaos as men get drunk, vape: cops

Three allegedly drunk men sparked chaos on a flight from Brisbane to Bali, with one reportedly seen vaping in his seat.

26/07 Meta misleads Aussies over app claim

Companies run by Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant Meta have been ordered to pay the Australian government $20m after they were found to have misled customers by secretly collecting their data for Facebook’s commercial benefit.

25/07 Major Aussie law that could soon change

Australia could soon see a major overhaul of its sexual consent laws, with an inquiry examining a number of proposed changes to national legislation.

25/07 ‘Fairness’: Desperate plea from airline staff

Staff at one of Australia's busiest airlines have called for better conditions and share options amid plans to list the company publicly for the first time only years after entering administration.

18/07 Foreign students to take 79pc of new homes

Four out of five new homes built in Sydney over the next half-decade will be needed to absorb an “unprecedented” international student wave, according to a new report blasting the federal government’s “unplanned” population explosion.

17/07 CEO‘s shock answer over $3.5m pay packet

The CEO of the Australian arm of a major multinational consultancy firm admits he’s not worth his pay packet, which is seven times that of the Prime Minister.

16/07 Major move to curb state’s gambling harm

Sweeping gambling reforms aimed at minimising pokies-related harm are set to be rolled out in Victoria.

08/07 Airline launches insane $29 sale

Jetstar has launched a massive weekend sale, offering a bunch of cheap domestic flights starting at just $29.

07/07 Hidden truth in new Covid cases

New Covid-19 reporting requirements in one state has skewed the national data, with the country recording a 25 per cent drop in positive cases in one week.

04/07 Hidden message in RBA decision you missed

ANALYSIS

01/07 Delays and cancellations: chaos at east coast airports

Travellers across the country have been hit with long delays due to battles with strong winds at Sydney airport.

30/06 Super boost to millions of workers

Young workers will be tens of thousands of dollars better off come retirement as legislated annual superannuation increases come into effect from Saturday.

24/06 Tech giants could face $6.8m fines over lies

Under historic new legislation proposed by the government, digital platforms could face penalties of up to $6.88m for failing to address systemic disinformation and misinformation.

23/06 Australia’s $70 billion crisis revealed

Australians now owe more than $70bn combined as the cost of living crisis propels an explosion in personal debts, comprehensive new polling shows.

23/06 Group of Aussies eligible for $815m windfall

Australia’s corporate watchdog has ordered insurers to repay overcharged customers $815m over broken promises and pricing failures, with more than 5.6 million customers potentially eligible.

20/06 Aussies can claim $1.5 billion in lost cash

Aussies may be able to score some extra cash by making a claim for “lost money” that could be yours, with the government announcing that $1.5 billion is up for grabs.

20/06 ‘Significant risks’ in rate hike choice

Reserve Bank of Australia executives have warned there are significant risks to remaining on the tightrope the central bank is walking in its mission to curb inflation without tipping the nation into a recession.

20/06 Virgin announces huge sale

Virgin Australia will offer flights to the Gold Coast for as little as $69 as part of a new advertising blitz.

08/06 Train delays to cause Vivid chaos this weekend

“Nightmare” crowds at Vivid could be made worse this weekend as repair work is due to wipe out two major public transport services.

07/06 Household savings at lowest level in 15 years

The latest round of economic figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday show household savings have fallen to a 15-year low.

06/06 Controversial rent rule ditched

The Minns government has backflipped on a controversial decision on rent bidding that advocacy organisation said would worsen the housing crisis.

06/06 ‘Dangerous’ crowd at Vivid captured on camera

The crowds at Vivid have been described as a “nightmare” after footage of thousands of attendees trying to go home went viral.

05/06 Jetstar pilot stood down over illegal drug find

A Jetstar pilot has been stood down after traces of an illicit drug were allegedly found on his luggage as he flew passengers home on a long-haul flight from Bali.

04/06 Next big price hikes set to hit Aussies

It’s not just the colder weather Australians should prepare for. As the nation heads into winter, many people are about to pay more for electricity, health insurance and their student loan repayments.

02/06 Millions of Aussies set for a pay rise

Australia’s lowest-paid workers will receive a 5.75 per cent pay rise after the industrial umpire decided to lift the minimum wage from $21.38 an hour.

01/06 Move that could cause more rent pain

Top rental and welfare advocacy bodies have warned the government that proposed legislation to end rent bidding will have the opposite effect and potentially increase prices and exacerbate renter pain.

31/05 RBA boss warns inflation war not over

The Reserve Bank governor says he’s not declaring victory in the war on inflation just yet, and denied that he’s engaged in a scare campaign on interest rates.

30/05 Huge cash boost for one million Aussies

A welfare payments increase for more than one million Australians is all but confirmed after the Coalition resolved not to stand in the way of the $40 per fortnight top up.

29/05 3m Aussies ‘swept away by a debt avalanche’

Crossbench MPs are calling for urgent government intervention into student loan indexation to stop as many as 3 million Australians from being “swept away by a debt avalanche”.

29/05 $3900 twist after shock rental increase

A young Sydney woman who became the face of Australia’s housing crisis has revealed the “interesting” outcome after she challenged a whopping $1400-per-month rent increase earlier this year.

26/05 Woman held hostage by ex for 19 days

A man who kidnapped a driving instructor as part of his “definite plan” to abduct his ex-girlfriend for a second time has been jailed.

26/05 Aussie’s incredible $737k student loan debt

Uni students and people with degrees are about to get hit with a massive increase to their student loans, including one person who managed to rack up more than $700k in debt.

22/05 Aussies turn away from buying homes

Home ownership is slipping down Australians’ list of financial priorities as people opt for paying for their dream lifestyle over their dream home.

18/05 Big change for Aussie Hecs debts

Australians with higher education Help loans will be able to earn slightly more before they start making repayments as inflation drives up student debts to new highs.

16/05 CEO slams immigration ‘ponzi’

Outspoken tech executive Matt Barrie has blasted the Albanese government’s record high immigration intake as a “national disgrace” in a blistering speech to business leaders and bureaucrats.

14/05 Two arrested over alleged hostage situation

Two people have been arrested after they allegedly held a man hostage in their home and demanded money from him.

14/05 Treasurer’s wild concession on tax cuts

Jim Chalmers has conceded wealthier Australians will benefit the most from the stage three tax cuts but suggested the policy will protect people on lower incomes from bracket creep.

10/05 Advocates ‘devastated’ by major budget snub

For a Government that has promised to take action on climate change and environmental protection after a “decade of neglect” by the Coalition, Labor’s second budget has left experts and advocates bitterly disappointed.

09/05 Massive tax break ripped from tradies

A super-sized tax break that made it easier for tradies to claw back the price of a brand new ute has been axed.

09/05 Free doctor visits for 12 million Aussies

Families earning under $120,000 a year are the real winners in the budget but there’s one big ticket surprise that will help all Aussies regardless of income - and that’s free GP visits for kids.

08/05 Inflation puts shocking pressure on one tax time thing

A “worrying” number of Australians are viewing their tax return as a crucial part of their finances during a cost of living crisis that has one in two decreasing their standard of living.

07/05 Labor to unveil $17bn savings boost

Tuesday’s budget is set to reveal that more than $17 billion in savings will be diverted in order to fund a suite of higher-priority measures.

05/05 Five words Aussies didn’t want to hear

Inflation will decline faster than expected as the economy strains under the weight of rapid rate rises, the cost of living and soaring rents, the Reserve Bank says.

03/05 Centrelink plan a ‘dangerous precedent’

Labor would set a dangerous precedent by creating two classes of welfare recipients if it increases JobSeeker only for Australians aged over 55, a leading economist has warned.

01/05 Shock sacrifice young Aussies will make

Nearly three quarters of Australians would sacrifice their inheritance so their parents and grandparents can spend the money on aged care instead, new research has found.

26/04 ‘Rental crisis deepening’: new report

A new report shows Australia’s rental crisis continues to deepen, with fewer properties up for lease in the nation’s capitals compared to this time last year, and the national rental vacancy rate dropping to 1.5 per cent.

23/04 Why one group could miss out in budget

Single parents with older children hoping to receive more generous financial assistance are on tenterhooks waiting to find out whether the measure will feature in next month’s federal budget.

21/04 Bombshell legal advice emerges for the voice

Australia’s solicitor-general has advised that the voice to parliament “will not fetter or impede the exercise of existing powers of Parliament” smashing the proposals’ critics, including Liberal leader Peter Dutton.

20/04 ‘Racist, misogynistic’: Thorpe lashes Albo

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's suggestion she “get some help” after an incident outside a strip club on the weekend is a “continuation of racist and misogynistic” narratives.

19/04 Mum’s challenge to Albo on JobSeeker

A Brisbane mother has issued a challenge to the Prime Minister after the government downplayed hopes they would substantially boost welfare payments in this year’s budget.

18/04 Tax cuts will widen Aussie divide

Contentious stage three tax cuts risk further exacerbating the divide between wealthy city-dwellers and lower-income regional citizens, new analysis has revealed.

17/04 PM makes ‘no apologies’ for ambitious target

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he makes no apologies for being “ambitious” in aged care, despite facilities closing their doors as strict staffing requirements near.

12/04 Instagram slammed for hosting ‘vile’ teen fights

Social media platform Instagram has removed an account that platformed over 140 graphic high school fights, after days of reports from concerned Melbourne parents.

11/04 Energy a major point in ‘trim’ budget

Relief for rising power bills will be a key feature of the upcoming budget but the Treasurer has downplayed expectations further handouts are on the table for struggling Australians.

10/04 Why essential workers can’t find rentals

Essential workers are spending about two thirds of their income on housing on average as the housing affordability crisis prices them out of their communities and exacerbates staff shortages across Australia.

09/04 Last Liberal leader’s major snub to Dutton

Australia’s most senior Liberal – the Tasmanian Premier – will officially break ranks with his federal counterparts to campaign for a Voice to parliament alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

08/04 How to ease ‘mortgage cliff’ pain

Hundreds of thousands of Australian homeowners breathed a sign of relief on Tuesday when the Reserve Bank (RBA) opted not to slug households with an 11th consecutive interest rate rise.

07/04 How much super you really need to retire

Australians who are looking to retire may not have to worry too much about how much they need to have in their superannuation according to the latest figures.

06/04 Australia has already made the first step to ditching King Charles

With King Charles’ royal coronation now less than a month away, there has been an increasingly pressing question on the minds of the Aussie public.

05/04 Big bank’s surprise move for homeowners

One of Australia’s biggest banks has cut their fixed rates - offering struggling Aussies a little glimmer of hope.

04/04 ‘Platinum’ Virgin customer unleashes on airline

A “top status” Virgin Australia passenger has unleashed on the airline after what he described as the “worst kind of customer service experience” he’s ever had.

01/04 Charges after alleged cruel act on ibis

A man has landed himself in custody after a brazen alleged attempt to steal an Ibis and perform cruel acts against it outside a Sydney train station.

30/03 Why millions could soon get a raise

Australians earning the minimum wage would get a raise in line with inflation if the national workplace umpire follows Labor’s recommendation.

28/03 Video proves Sydney rentals are cooked

A zero-bedroom, one-bathroom unit in Sydney could be worth $1 million, despite being described online as psychosis-inducing.

23/03 Strangers told to share hotel rooms

It’s 6am. I’ve phoned home to explain I won’t be back today as planned because I’ve just spent 11 punishing hours at Ho Chi Minh City airport waiting for a flight that never took off, when there’s a knock on my hotel door.

21/03 New figures reveal shameful Aussie trend

One in eight Aussies are in poverty, with 60 per cent of people receiving Jobseeker support payments living on average $269 per week below the poverty line.

19/03 Millions of Aussies to get cash boost

More than 4.7 million Australians will receive a cash boost to their social security payments to help them cope with the soaring cost of living from Monday.

19/03 Cop’s shock revenge plot against wife’s lover

A Virgin pilot was grounded for several months after his girlfriend’s estranged police officer husband made false claims against him, including that he was colour blind and a heavy alcohol user.

16/03 Best Australian airport revealed

Melbourne Airport has been awarded the best airport in the Australia Pacific at the ‘Oscars’ of the global airport industry on Wednesday night, finishing 19th in the overall rankings.

10/03 ‘Life changing’: Forgetful man wins $40m

A West Australian father has won $40m after he finally remembered he’d hadn’t checked the Powerball ticket he had in his back pocket.

07/03 Travellers brace for chaos at major airport

Passengers on flights out of Melbourne airport could face major delays, as workers refuse to refuel planes for 24 hours.

05/03 Key senator responds to super changes

Senate kingmaker David Pocock has called for the contentious “stage 3” tax cuts to be revisited after Labor announced it would pare back superannuation tax concessions.

05/03 ‘Last resort’: Chaos as Qantas workers strike

Passengers on Qantas flights out of Melbourne airport face major delays on Wednesday, as workers refuse to refuel planes for 24 hours.

05/03 ‘We are screwed’: Jacqui’s dire warning

A looming 10th rate hike has stoked fears Australia could be poised to plunge into a recession as Jacqui Lambie warns voters to prepare for the worst.

03/03 Truth behind super tax firestorm

A modest change to the way superannuation earnings are taxed has opened the doors to a political firestorm.

03/03 Hidden danger in Albo’s new tax

More than 500,000 people are likely to be slugged over the coming decades with the federal government’s proposed tax increase for superannuation accounts over $3m.

01/03 Dire reality of Aussie economy exposed

Household savings are tumbling, the economy grew less than expected and the inflation rate in the year to January was the second highest on record.

27/02 Jetstar flight grounded in Ho Chi Minh

A Jetstar flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City has been delayed after “an issue with an aircraft door” prevented the plane from taking off.

27/02 Check your super, ATO urges

Australians are being urged to check-in on their superannuation, with new data from the Australian Taxation Office revealing there is $16 billion in lost and unclaimed super across the country.

20/02 Inside plan to overhaul super

The federal government wants to tighten the lock on superannuation funds to make it more difficult for Australians to access their savings early, ensuring they have a comfortable retirement.

17/02 ‘No spare cash’: Shock reality of rate hikes

Soaring interest rates mean one-in-10 variable rate mortgage holders are in stress and Australia risks falling into a recession, but Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe insists the alternative would be far worse.

17/02 Sydney passengers warned after measles outbreak

Passengers who travelled through Sydney International and Domestic Airports on Wednesday are being urged to stay alert for signs and symptoms of measles after an ACT resident who flew into Sydney was diagnosed with the illness.

16/02 Huge tax change for millions of Aussies

For an estimated five million Australians, the way they can claim major tax breaks will soon change.

13/02 Minister in hot water for RBA call

Anthony Albanese is facing calls to sack his assistant treasurer after he again declared he was hopeful the Reserve Bank would not keep hiking interest rates.

13/02 Aussie mum’s insane $250,000 cancer bill

Blood cancer patients are being forced to sell their homes and cars to pay for lifesaving treatment amid soaring medical costs, as one woman estimates she has lost more than a quarter of a million dollars since being diagnosed.

13/02 One thing that will ‘destroy the economy’

The Perrottet government has come out swinging against a major Labor campaign promise to abolish the public sector wage cap and listen to essential workers’ demands for more pay.

10/02 RBA signals more rates pain

Australians can expect more interest rate hikes in the coming months as the Reserve Bank says it will do “what is necessary” to cool inflation.

02/02 Shock decision about $5 note

The Reserve Bank has made a sensational decision to dump King Charles III from the $5 note.

31/01 Call to scrap controversial Stage 3 tax cuts

The Albanese government is being urged to scrap the upcoming Stage 3 tax cuts in favour of lifting the JobSeeker rate to push more Australians out of poverty.

26/01 Flight attendant fell asleep on duty, stole food

One of Australia’s major airlines has won a legal battle with a flight attendant who was accused of stealing food and sleeping at work, and who had argued she’d been unfairly dismissed.

25/01 ‘Poor form’: Jetstar passengers stranded

Jetstar passengers flying to Cairns were left stranded and confused overnight in a Japanese airport after a snowstorm grounded flights.

19/01 ‘Mayday’ flight: Engine failure investigated

An investigation into the Qantas in-flight failure that resulted in a “mayday” alert has commenced.

19/01 Update to Australian unemployment rate

The nation’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5 per cent in December, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal.

18/01 ‘Something wrong’: Inside mayday flight

A passenger has shared details of the nailbiting flight forced to fly with just one engine for the final hour of it’s journey to Sydney.

17/01 The forgotten people of the jobs boom

Some Australians are being locked out of the employment market despite record-high levels of job vacancies, according to a new report urging the federal government to do more to help.

17/01 $80 million boost for one group

Women and couples in NSW undergoing IVF or assisted can now claim a $2000 rebate on assisted reproductive technology – a first for any Australian state or territory.

15/01 The industries driving Aussie jobs boom

Hiring sprees in the construction, retail and accommodation sectors have helped Australia eclipse previous employment records.

14/01 Single lotto winner of $1.94 billion jackpot

A lucky American lotto ticket holder has won an estimated $1.94 billion.

13/01 Desperate act in cost of living crisis

Families crippled by the ongoing cost of living crisis are sacrificing meals and access to medication in order to save on costs, experts have revealed.

12/01 Aussies set for more interest rate pain

Economists are tipping another interest rate hike after “disappointing” data released this week revealed inflation had climbed back to a 30-year high.

09/01 Man allegedly shot arrow into kid’s head

A man has been charged after he allegedly shot an arrow into the head of a five-year-old child playing in a backyard on the NSW Mid North Coast.

08/01 Threats from jail after roommate ‘tortured’

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04/01 Major change coming to Australia’s weather

Australia could be in for a summer of heatwaves and bushfires at the end of the year as experts predict after three years of wet weather influenced by La Nina, we could enter a hot and dry El Nino phase.

04/01 Qantas flight makes sudden landing

A Qantas flight from Singapore to London has been forced to make a sudden landing in Athens after a medical emergency required crew and passengers to perform CPR.

03/01 Three in court over body in burnt-out car

Further arrests over the alleged murder of a Victorian teenager whose body was found in a burnt-out car have not been ruled out as two men and a woman face court.