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POLITICSPremiumMP flights slashed after expenses scandal

A federal MP’s expenses scandal has triggered a dramatic overhaul on parliamentary travel – with elected officials now under strict new travel entitlements.

Nathan Schmidt

Secrets Shhh specialised in providing affordable jewellery as an alternative to luxury items, selling sustainably-sourced, laboratory grown and simulated diamond alternatives across Australia. Supplied

JOBSCollapsed Aussie jeweller’s major update

An Australian jewellery retailer known for promoting affordable alternatives to mined diamonds has announced a major milestone, after collapsing into administration last year.

Cameron Micallef

West Australians were splashing cash at the end of 2025.

EconomyCommentsPremiumWA bargain hunters reaffirm Black Friday’s supremacy

West Australians splashed cash on bargains at the end of 2025, but new spending data has reaffirmed Boxing Day’s dominance as Australia’s premier discounting event has fallen to US import Black Friday.

Cheyanne Enciso

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UPDATE‘Below average’: IMF’s huge inflation call

A new economic forecast suggests cost of living pain will remain for a “prolonged period”, as tariffs continue to weigh on global economies.

Cameron Micallef

Each billionaire makes the same as at least 2000 Australian workers. Photo: Gaye Gerard /NewsWire

newsShocking wealth surge for Aussie billionaires

Billionaire wealth surged 16 per cent last year while millions of Australians struggled with poverty and food insecurity, prompting calls for urgent tax reform.

Cameron Micallef

Jerwin Royupa a 21-year-old man who died working at a NSW winery in 2019. He was allegedly paid $134 a month to work six day weeks. Supplied

NewsPremiumBoss’ ‘deplorable’ act as 21yo lay dying

A 21-year-old died at a NSW winery just five weeks after starting work there in 2019. Seven years later, an inquest has revealed more about his death.

Rhiannon Lewin

Sass and Bide founders Heidi Middleton and Sarah Jane Clarke. Picture Supplied

UPDATED‘Within weeks’: Iconic retailer to shut down

A high profile Aussie women’s fashion brand has announced it will shut down all its physical stores and online operation within weeks.

Cameron Micallef

Australians are looking to stay in their current role as fears of a weakening economy ends the “great resignation”. Christian Gilles / NewsWire

WORKPremiumFearful Aussies start ‘job hugging’ trend

Stressed-out Aussies have embraced a new employment trend as fears of a weakening economy and poor job outlook take hold.

Cameron Micallef

The Australian Open is forecast to add $600m to the local economy. NewsWire / Ian Currie

SPORTInsane figure Aus Open set to deliver

Melbourne’s ultimate sport cash cow is set to deliver a whopping windfall to local business – smashing spending records by up to 10 per cent.

Cameron Micallef

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NewsPremiumGroup of Aussies getting $1500 pay rise

Government barristers have secured a massive pay hike worth more than $1000 per day after a 14-year freeze, sparking concerns over taxpayer spending.

Aris Schuler-Shah

Generic image of University of NSW campus in Kensington, Sydney. Image: UNSW Sydney

EDUCATIONPremiumAussie Uni’s massive fine for pay breaches

A prominent Australian university has been hit with a massive penalty over “systemic” record-keeping failures which prevented Fair Work inspectors from investigating underpayments to casual academics.

Pamela Rontziokos

The number of job advertised continues to fall. NewsWire / John Appleyard

UPDATEDWorrying sign for Australian workers

A worrying trend has emerged for job seekers, who have now found it more difficult to get a job over the last six months.

Cameron Micallef

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The economyGrim call making Australians nervous

Australians have kept spending at the fastest pace in two years while simultaneously becoming more pessimistic about their financial future than ever.

Cameron Micallef

Eloise Worledge was last seen by her family at their Beaumaris home 50 years ago.

CRIME$1m reward after 8yo vanished from bed

A $1m reward is being offered to help solve the mysterious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl who went missing from her bed half a century ago.

Emma Kirk and Andrew Hedgman

Fifteen Aussies have tickets to more than $120m in unclaimed lottery prizes. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsPremiumInside the hunt for Australia’s next millionaire

More than $120m in lottery prizes - including the largest unclaimed win in Australian history - are yet to be claimed. One hard-working team is on the case.

Alexandra Feiam

Data shows 55 per cent of Australians have set a financial new year resolutions. NewsWire / Jason Edwards

finance‘Perfect storm’: Aussies face financial stress

Aussies’ priorities with money for 2026 have been revealed, with a warning one group is set to face a “perfect storm” of financial pressure.

Cameron Micallef

NAB says consumers’ willingness to tighten belts further is wearing thin

EconomyCommentsAustralians have ‘cut-back fatigue’ amid high cost pressures

Australian consumers are feeling increasingly stressed about their finances amid renewed cost-of-living-pressures, yet new bank data suggests they are unwilling to tighten belts further.

Cheyanne Enciso

Optus announced a new chief technology officer. NewsWire / Nikki Short

UPDATEDOptus’ major overhaul after triple-0 disaster

Optus has appointed former Telstra veteran Sri Amirthalingam as its new chief technology officer as the telco continues rebuilding trust after its devastating triple-0 outage.

Cameron Micallef

A Queensland boilmaker won Australia's second biggest Keno win in history taking home $8.8m. Image: Supplied

WEALTHQLD tradie makes history with $8.8m win

A tradie has made Aussie history after securing the nation’s second-biggest Keno win ever.

Emma Kirk

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MONEY5 things that will get more expensive in 2026

Aussie households are bracing for a shock rise in costs for everyday essential items, as key relief packages offered by the federal government are axed.

Cameron Micallef

New data has revealed the LGA’s with the highest gambling losses. NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

MONEYPremiumAussie state’s record pokie losses revealed

One Aussie state has recorded its highest ever poker machine losses in just 92 days - with data revealing which communities are bearing the heaviest burden.

Aris Schuler-Shah

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BUSINESSHow hybrid work is reshaping Aussie CBDs

Hybrid work is reshaping Australia’s CBDs, creating a surprising divide that is quietly transforming city centres and the way businesses operate.

Andrew Hedgman

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ExclusivePremiumWhy state has millions waiting to be claimed

The suburbs where Australians have tens of millions of dollars waiting for them have been revealed.

Nathan Schmidt

A couple may only need $432,000 in their superannuation to retire comfortably. Supplied

FINANCEShock amount you need to retire comfortably

New figures based on what retirees are actually spending in retirement shine a light on just how much superannuation Aussies need when they leave the workforce.

Cameron Micallef