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How Amazon is ripping you off
ONLINE shoppers who rely on Amazon’s algorithms to find them the best deal are losing out, a new study claims.
Finance news you need to know today
YAHOO Inc says information for at least 500 million user accounts was stolen from its network in what is being described as the biggest cyber breach ever.
Share market set to open higher
THE Australian share market looks set to open higher as global stocks continue to rally after the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve left rates on hold.
The Australian dollar is lower
THE Australian dollar has fallen against the greenback, but is set to test the 77 US cent level on the back of the US interest rate hold.
Share market set to open higher
THE Australian share market looks set to open higher as global stocks continue to rally after the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve left rates on hold.
The Australian dollar is lower
THE Australian dollar has fallen against the greenback, but is set to test the 77 US cent level on the back of the US interest rate hold.
Finance news you need to know today
APPLLE has approached British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a strategic investment or a potential buyout.
How Amazon is ripping you off
ONLINE shoppers who rely on Amazon’s algorithms to find them the best deal are losing out, a new study claims.
Downturn has Brickworks looking east
BRICKWORKS believes the east coast home building boom will see it through the current downturn in construction activity in Western Australia.
Southern Hemisphere’s biggest shopping centre
ONCE you’ve been inside this glitzy retail mecca, you’ll never want to leave. It’s the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest mall, right here in Australia.
Man jailed over Nutella dispute
A MAN was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in jail for punching an elderly man at a store in a dispute over Nutella samples.
The weirdest viral posts on Gumtree
THESE wacky viral Gumtree posts give a glimpse into the unique lengths Australians will go to for a buck — or matters of the heart.
Skittles’ response to Donald Trump Jr
WHEN Donald Trump Jr compared refugees to a bowl of Skittles in a Twitter post, it drew a sour response from the sweet maker.
Should queer festival have straight boss?
THE suspension of a Queer arts festival boss, allegedly because she is straight, has sparked debate over who should be allowed to lead minorities.
Bitter Rudd’s smackdown of Turnbull
KEVIN Rudd is still not happy he was snubbed for the top job at the UN by Malcolm Turnbull, and he has no problem saying so in public.
The speech that grabbed our attention
THERE’S a reason why when Justin Trudeau talks, people sit up and listen. Canada’s PM has grabbed headlines again with this rousing speech.
Did man smuggle $180k of gold in his butt?
A MINT employee has been accused of smuggling $180,000 worth of “cookie-sized” gold nuggets out of the facility in his rectum.
Finance news you need to know today
YAHOO Inc says information for at least 500 million user accounts was stolen from its network in what is being described as the biggest cyber breach ever.
Why we should privatise hospitals
SOCIAL housing, hospital, public dental care and other government services could benefit from privatisation, the Productivity Commission has found.
Satellite pics you’re not meant to see
GOOGLE Earth images reveal four mysterious new objects on a disputed South China Sea island. The government wants to hide the evidence.
Perth’s ‘Taj Mahal’ to be torn down
DEMOLITION of a controversial Perth mega-mansion dubbed the “Taj Mahal on the Swan River” is set to go ahead next month, the local council says.
Islands cheaper than units
FORGET about cramming into a tiny inner city apartment, for the same money you could own your own tropical island.
Islands cheaper than units
FORGET about cramming into a tiny inner city apartment, for the same money you could own your own tropical island.
Hidden crisis in property market
PROPERTY developers are suddenly going broke, as fears about a nasty “domino effect” in the housing market spread.
The housing crisis isn’t near. It’s here
“WE ARE a nation that can no longer house its own children,” shadow treasurer Chris Bowen warns in a speech today.
Australia’s fruit-n-veg ‘disaster’
DON’T get used to cheap strawberries. We could be facing a fruit shortage due to a “disastrous” move by the government.
Rich kids drive luxury cars naked
BATHING in champagne and driving supercars in the nude. Why? Because they can. In Singapore, spoiled rich brats take their luxurious lifestyles way too far.
Cheapest way to get an iPhone 7
PLAN or outright? Being savvy about your next iPhone could save you $170. We look at the best deals.
How to make money in your spare time
FORGET the excuse that you’re too busy, there is an easy way to make money in your spare time. Here is how to pursue your passions.
Men-only barber ignites furore
FEMINISTS have declared war on hipsters. A male-only barber shop in trendy inner Sydney has come under fire.
Instagram ‘bug’ worth $3 million
WHIZ kid Hugh Stephens has made $3 million off one strange Instagram feature. He’s amazed the gravy train has lasted this long.
Cheapskate diners driving eatery to ruin
IT WAS a nice idea — give customers the power to pay what they think the meal they’ve eaten was worth. Here’s how that turned out.
Syrian refugees invent helpful app
A GROUP of Syrian refugees have created an app to help other refugees navigate Germany’s welfare system.
ScoMo-mentum achieved as super rich hit
A DEAL that goes after tax breaks for Australian millionaires is fuelling the ScoMo-mentum of the Turnbull Government’s recovery plan.
Super laws welcome but half-baked
CHANGES to superannuation rules that were announced in the May Budget have been introduced in federal Parliament.
The ‘obscene’ tax-free kick MPs get
FINANCIAL strategists want politicians and public servants getting a tax-free retirement to cut their own perks before touching Australians’ retirement savings.
