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Australian MarketsChinese tariffs shake Aussie market

The Australian markets had a promising trading day until the last hour when news broke that China and the US had failed to negotiate on tariffs.

Aisling Brennan

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RetailPremiumBeer CEO steps down after ‘woke’ backlash

A week after one of Australia’s largest brewers left customers outraged over a “woke” promotional campaign, its chief executive officer has announced he’s stepping down.

Aisling Brennan

House price growth in Australian capital cities is slowing. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

PropertyCommentsPremiumMajor bank flags FOMO as big risk in rate cut

Australia’s biggest bank says there may be some brief relief for those priced out of owning a home — but there could be a brutal side effect to cutting rates.

Blair Jackson

Steven Tran has been convicted of fraud against patients and staff at hospitals across Sydney. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NEWSPremiumUltimate insult for nurse who stole from patients

A nursing assistant who used a patient’s bank card to make transactions of more than $100,000 has been slapped with a major ban.

Clareese Packer

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UpdatedPremiumSingle winner claims entire $100m jackpot

A Sydney woman has revealed her plans after scoring the entire $100m Oz Lotto jackpot, making her the biggest sole winner in the game’s history.

Joanne Williamson, Alexandra Feiam, Jessica Paul

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen will face more questions this week about her use of publicly funded cars. NewsWire / John Appleyard

UPDATEDPremium‘Shocker’: Premier admission on MP’s car use

More revelations about the Transport Minister’s liberal use of ministerial cars are a “shocker” and one particular trip is “indefensible”, the NSW Premier says.

Blair Jackson

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NEWSPremiumCFMEU official’s car allegedly firebombed

A boat and a Ford utility were found well alight out the front of a union official’s home in the early hours of Monday morning.

Rhiannon Lewin

Australia’s detached housing rose faster than the rest of the housing market for the year: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

NEWSPremiumProof of how far off target Australia is

Australia remains behind its ambitious target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 despite a bounce in new housing approvals in December.

Cameron Micallef

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FINANCEPremiumMajor turnaround in Aussie habit

Aussies have returned to the stores on the back of cost-of-living relief, lifting consumer spending for the first time in nearly two years.

Cameron Micallef

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FINANCEPremiumMajor bank’s huge interest rate move

One of the big four banks has made a major call ahead of any Reserve Bank of Australia decision to cut the cash rate.

Cameron Micallef

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newsPremiumAussie banking boss drops bombshell

Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will retire from her role in the Australian Banking Association after eight years of lobbying for the major banks.

Cameron Micallef

There’s a secret weapon to combat the nasty hairy surprise waiting as you inch closer to retirement and realise you haven’t quite made the most of your super savings. There’s still time to play the hero.

Your MoneyPremiumUse these spidey senses to awaken your super strength

There’s a secret weapon to combat the nasty hairy surprise waiting as you inch closer to retirement and realise you haven’t quite made the most of your super savings. There’s still time to play the hero.

Bruce Brammall

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

The Federal Government has announced increased scrutiny over the service standards provided by Australia’s major superannuation funds, but there’s little detail yet on what changes will be made.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow to get a superannuation claim paid out sooner

The Federal Government has announced increased scrutiny over the service standards provided by Australia’s major superannuation funds, but there’s little detail yet on what changes will be made.

Nick Bruining

The age at which you can access savings stashed away in your super fund might surprise you. But just because you can break the piggy bank sooner rather than later doesn’t mean you should. Unless ...

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumYou can bust open your super at this age. But should you?

Q+A: The age at which you can access savings stashed away in your super fund might surprise you. But just because you can break the piggy bank sooner rather than later doesn’t mean you should. Unless ...

Nick Bruining

For independent retiree Heather Cohen, last week’s rule changes to the way death benefit claims are treated by super funds can’t come soon enough.

Your MoneyCommentsPremium‘Insensitive’: Widow’s nightmare fight for super death pay

For independent retiree Heather Cohen, last week’s rule changes to the way death benefit claims are treated by super funds can’t come soon enough.

Nick Bruining

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BUSINESSPremiumHow Temu took down Aussie pioneer

International retailers are drawing consumers in by offering cheap products and low shipping costs, but their meteoric rise is coming at the expense of local businesses.

Cameron Micallef

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TravelPremiumWhy flights to LA to become a lot cheaper

A giant American airline will become the third player on a key Australia to US route later this year.

Blair Jackson

There is much debate around property markets, often leading to misconceptions about how they work.

Housing MarketVideoCommentsPremiumKochie’s seven absolutely must-know housing market myths

There is much debate around property markets, often leading to misconceptions about how they work.

David Koch

National property prices continue to slide in January. NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

BusinessPremiumProperty prices fall for second month

Property prices continued to slide in January across nearly every capital city, but buyers are being urged to act quickly as the downturn could be short-lived.

Cameron Micallef

Nine of the 11 sectors traded higher during Friday’s market rally. Picture Newswire/ Gaye Gerard.

MoneyPremiumASX rises to new record high

Friday’s rally in mining, real estate and technology stocks pushed the ASX 200 to a new record high.

Cameron Micallef

The alcohol excise will increase on February 3. NewsWire / John Gass

TAXPremiumBooze tax to hit Aussies for 84th time

A hidden tax on a beloved Aussie staple will be upped for the 84th time since it was introduced – prompting industry groups to call for change.

Jessica Wang

More than 2000 staff were affected. Hamilton Island Tourism

newsPremiumIsland getaway’s $28m staff shame

Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.

Nathan Schmidt

One of Australias big four banks is opening more branches on Saturdays. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

FINANCEPremiumBank bucks trend with bold move

As the major banks close more regional branches, one of the big four is taking a different approach for face-to-face dealings on Saturdays.

Blair Jackson