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Parents: Do ‘story time’ or lose welfare
THEY’RE already feeling the pinch but now parents have to participate in activities to get their Centrelink benefits.
Why Shorten isn’t getting too cocky
WHILE opinion polls indicate Labor will take out the next federal election, Bill Shorten is not counting his chickens just yet.
Ad the US media refused to air
AMERICAN media outlets have pulled a major Trump campaign ad ahead of the midterm elections, saying it seriously crossed the line.
Rates on hold for record 27th month
THE Reserve Bank has kept the official cash rate on hold for 27 months in a row. But economists are split over when a rise is likely.
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Housing market’s big secret
THE Aussie housing market is tanking and there’s something real estate agents don’t want you to know. They’ll do anything to hide it.
Why you’re a lot poorer this week
IF YOU think the horror stock market crash doesn’t affect you much, we have some bad news. Here’s why you should be worried.
ASX struggles after $50b rout
THE share market has eked out modest gains after a choppy morning of trade following Thursday’s $50 billion wipeout.
Index / Security | Price | Change | Percent |
---|---|---|---|
All Ords | 5958.7 | +53.900 | 0.91% |
S&P/ASX 50 | 5759.6 | +58.300 | 1.02% |
ASX200 | 5875.2 | +57.100 | 0.98% |
S&P/ASX 300 | 5829.8 | +55.800 | 0.97% |
S&P/ASX MidCap | 6543.0 | +51.100 | 0.79% |
S&P/ASX Small Orders | 2623.9 | +20.300 | 0.78% |
S&P/ASX 20 | 3277.4 | +33.800 | 1.04% |
S&P/ASX 100 | 4841.1 | +47.400 | 0.99% |
Currencies
Currency | Value |
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AUD/USD | 72.20 |
AUD/EUR | 63.25 |
AUD/GBP | 55.27 |
AUD/JPY | 81.84 |
AUD/NZD | 1.08 |
AUD/CAD | 94.69 |
Ad the US media refused to air
AMERICAN media outlets have pulled a major Trump campaign ad ahead of the midterm elections, saying it seriously crossed the line.
‘F**k the Cup’ event backlash
SOME say the Newtown Hotel’s race boycott is “anti-Australian”. But others claim the “disgusting” Melbourne Cup should be canned.
ALDI launches wine advent calendars
THERE was a time when advent calendars were just for kids. Now, ALDI has a surprise for wine and beer lovers.
‘Cheeky’ way mates made $6k in a day
LAST year, three Melbourne blokes turned a tiny $200 investment into a massive return. This is the sneaky way they pulled it off.
NAB finally hikes interest rates
TWO months after the rest of the Big Four banks, NAB is finally raising its mortgage interest rates — but there’s a catch.
Westpac profit flat at $8 billion
WESTPAC has reported a flat full-year profit of $8.07 billion as customer compensation and legal costs reined in performance.
Why Shorten isn’t getting too cocky
WHILE opinion polls indicate Labor will take out the next federal election, Bill Shorten is not counting his chickens just yet.
Cop in panty-eating scandal says career is over
A COP who claims his female boss shoved her panties in his mouth says his “career is over” after details of the complaint were leaked.
Magic number behind Trump’s rants
DONALD Trump is about to face the ultimate test of his presidency so far. And his tactics can be explained by one key number.
Turnbull’s job earns $100,00 a day
THE former PM has never had a problem with money, now Malcolm Turnbull’s new gig is expected to generate a whopping $104,000 per appearance.
Parents: Do ‘story time’ or lose welfare
THEY’RE already feeling the pinch but now parents have to participate in activities to get their Centrelink benefits.
Rates on hold for record 27th month
THE Reserve Bank has kept the official cash rate on hold for 27 months in a row. But economists are split over when a rise is likely.
The race that stops us spending
A new analysis of transaction data by the Commonwealth Bank has uncovered a unique fact about what we do with our money on Melbourne Cup Day.
Investor bags a bargain
A BUYER looking to snap up a property with potential has secured one in Sydney’s south west — and for $200,000 cheaper than the suburb’s median price.
Revealed: Very Brady plans for The Brady Bunch house
THERE’S a new renovation show being filmed at the famous Brady Bunch house — and it’s prompted a reunion.
Celebrate cup from trackside unit
With the Melbourne Cup on today, HOME spoke to a long-time Ascot resident about his decision to buy into one of the racecourse suburb’s newest apartment communities
Lifestyle estate fetches $3.785m at auction
The pointy end of the Hills market appears to be less impacted by tighter lending with a solid result for a luxury Dural acreage.
St Lucia real estate market remains ‘excellent’
The market in St Lucia continues to remain strong, as can be seen with the sale of this stunning home.
How ‘innocent’ couple lost $2.4m
GANESH Kalimuthu and his wife haven’t committed a single crime. But they’ve still had a staggering amount of money seized.
Unexpected costs that hurt us
New research has discovered a wide variety of ways in which Australians pay for unexpected expenses, and some are more costly and dangerous than others.
Four words that ‘crushed’ $97k debt
ADEOLA Omole had “literally minus $350” in the bank and was deeply in debt when she lost her job. But one habit changed everything.
Shop defends ‘offensive’ name
A FORMER cop, who has been lashed online for what she called her fish and chip shop defended the name. And isn’t backing down.
Products Shark Tank wants most
FACING the Shark Tank panel is no easy feat but if you really want a chance at investment, these are the products that’ll get you there.
Pub ‘bans’ Melbourne Cup
SOME say the Newtown Hotel’s move is “anti-Australian”. But others argue the “cruel” Melbourne Cup’s days are numbered.
Beware of online lending rip-offs
Tougher conditions for borrowers have opened the door for a new wave of online lenders, but it’s wise to check that there is no interest rate rip-off.
Snakeman’s ridiculous court fail
A SNAKE catcher has been ordered to pay Sportsbet’s legal costs after a judge tossed a bizarre trademark court case.
Your super may be too risky
After nine years of strong performance, balanced super funds are underwater five months into the new financial year, prompting some to question that they are carrying too much risk.
How a spouse’s death affects your money
EVERYBODY dies eventually, but too few partners in a relationship think about the financial consequences of death for their money. Here’s what to talk about.
How to get your $2000 back
COMMBANK has been hit with a major class action that could see hundreds of thousands of ripped-off customers get their money back.