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Canadian PM’s genius answer
A SMART-ALEC reporter jokingly asked Justin Trudeau about quantum computing. The PM’s answer was priceless.
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.
Where the discounted homes are
PRICE cuts on properties do exist, but savvy buyers just need to know where to look to find the bargains.
Aldi eating Woolworths’ lunch
GERMAN discount chain Aldi continues its long march into Australia, with new data revealing more bad news for Woolworths.
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.
Canadian PM’s genius answer
A SMART-ALEC reporter jokingly asked Justin Trudeau about quantum computing. The PM’s answer was priceless.
Rude message on beer cans wins worker award
HE WAS responsible for a cheeky message on a batch of 200,000 beer cans. But rather than be sacked, he was named employee of the month.
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.
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?
Sale pays off for vendor
A property in Sydney’s upper north shore has sold at auction for more than double the price its vendor paid 13 years ago.
Designer home fetches $3.57m
A YOUNG family have snared a newly-built home in Sydney’s east designed by award-winning architect Alex Roth.
Sold for first time in five decades
IT last sold for 8000 pounds in 1964 and today this tightly held home in Sydney’s east smashed expectations by nearly $200,000.
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.
Where the discounted homes are
PRICE cuts on properties do exist, but savvy buyers just need to know where to look to find the bargains.
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.
Something you may not know about super
IT’S never too soon to take charge of your superannuation so if you work for someone or are self-employed keep track of your super to make sure it is heading in the right direction.
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.
