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Double the money in two years
THIS homeowner more than doubled her money without even trying when she sold her home for a whopping $13 million.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
Barbers win in cut-throat world
TRIMMING a beard takes skill no hairdresser needs to know, so barbers are getting their own qualification to become the experts.
Finance news you need to know today
WORLD financial leaders have sounded a sour note about the global economy, pointing to Britain’s possible exit from the EU as a serious threat.
Dollar soars as rate cut chances fade
THE Australian dollar has surged to a nine-month high after the chances of a May rate cut slimmed further.
Australian market set to open higher
THE Australian market looks set to open higher after slight gains on Wall Street as investors digested the latest round of big bank earnings.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
Domino’s doco maker’s $60k bill
THE creator of a documentary film who lost a court battle with Domino’s last month has refused to pay the pizza chain’s $60,000 legal bill.
Jay Jays slammed over ‘degrading’ T-shirts
TEEN clothing staple Jay Jays has cancelled its reorder of a provocative range of T-shirts, which have been labelled ‘pornographic’ and ‘degrading’.
‘This Coles chicken has gangrene’
DISGUSTING pics of a chicken bought from Coles are turning stomachs on social media. WARNING: Disturbing content
KFC’s NSFW social media fail
KFC Australia just posted a seriously cringeworthy tweet to promote an upcoming “hot and spicy” product. WARNING: NSFW.
Barbers win in cut-throat world
TRIMMING a beard takes skill no hairdresser needs to know, so barbers are getting their own qualification to become the experts.
Workers paid to watch Game of Thrones
THERE’S no need to chuck a sickie to watch the GoT Season 6 premiere — if you’re lucky enough to work for this company.
Best mates have Sydney in a pickle
SYDNEY best mates Joel Mevissen and Calvin Lidden have got the city in a pickle and foodies are relishing it.
‘Thank you to the bosses who sacked me’
SHE’S one of Australia’s richest women, worth an estimated $100 million. But recruitment queen Sarina Russo once struggled to hold down a job.
Budget looks at tobacco excise rise
AS the Turnbull government faces the risk of Australia losing its AAA credit rating, an increase in tobacco excise will reportedly be part of this year’s Federal Budget.
The ‘second capital city’ we need
NEW research shows that Queensland needs a “second capital city” or the state will come to a grinding halt.
What our new $5 could have been
AUSTRALIA’S new fiver has been savaged and even compared to vomit. So, how did we get our new note so wrong when other countries got theirs so right?
Double the money in two years
THIS homeowner more than doubled her money without even trying when she sold her home for a whopping $13 million.
Stop whinging about house prices
AUSSIE real estate is expensive, but we all just need to stop being shocked and get over it — it’s not your right to own a dream home.
How to buy a home for 60 per cent
FIRST home buyers struggling to get onto the property ladder are increasingly turning to this novel solution to boost their buying power.
Ten Aussie regions set to boom
SEARCHING for a property that will deliver high capital growth? Look no further. Australia’s ten most promising regions have just been named.
Iconic Scarborough hotel for sale
THE Indian Ocean Hotel, a Scarborough landmark and one of Perth’s best live music venues, is up for sale for the first time in 30 years.
Tax deductions for cars rev up
TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
When breaking up costs a bomb
BREAKING up can be expensive — especially when your ex sues you for $85,000 over those repairs he made to your apartment.
Aussies in $2 billion lotto frenzy
AMERICANS are losing their minds over a $2.15 billion Powerball prize. You can join them by buying tickets in the draw.
Tax deductions for cars rev up
TAXPAYERS are claiming larger work-related car expenses - but rule changes to be introduced this year are set to slow down many motorists.
Start-ups strangled by visa red tape
A HIGH-FLYING entrepreneur who was deported from Australia has thrown a spotlight on how the immigration system is failing start-ups.
Meet fashion’s hottest new trend
IT TOOK a session in a teddy workshop that gave Mon Purse fashion entrepreneur Lana Hopkins her business ‘light bulb’ moment.
‘It was all smoke and mirrors’
HUNDREDS of Australians have lost their life savings in the collapse of a “cashback shopping” scheme. It’s been called a “f***ing mess”.
The story behind that wine glass video
YOU’VE seen the video: the amazing new mattress that can hold a full glass of wine while being jumped on. Here’s why it sparked a bitter slanging match.
How to make the right financial choices
WE are bombarded with financial choices every day and new investment products pop up regularly, so how do you pick the right place for your money?
Act quickly to grab a tax bonus
RULE changes in superannuation are expected to remove a tasty tax treat that some pre-retirees have been enjoying for several years.
Make the first super fund count
TIES with your superannuation fund can last longer than many marriages, so choosing that first account is an important decision.
