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Amazon’s MacKenzie Scott gave away billions. The scam artists followed

Amazon’s MacKenzie Scott gave away billions. The scam artists followed

Wollongong mother Danielle Churchill needed help. Late last year, she received the message that seemed to solve her financial problems.

  • by Nicholas Kulish

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Economists’ high-rise study a low blow for heritage activist

Economists’ high-rise study a low blow for heritage activist

A Sydney-based think tank says high-rise unit developments change suburban character, but not in a negative way. Brisbane residents argue high density without services is the problem.

  • by Tony Moore
‘A wake-up call’: Disgruntled couples waiting years to get wedding photos
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‘A wake-up call’: Disgruntled couples waiting years to get wedding photos

Dozens of couples are fighting to get their wedding prints from one of Australia’s top wedding photographers, with a string of disgruntled customers and business associates across three states.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Lack of legislation leaves franchisees out in the cold

Lack of legislation leaves franchisees out in the cold

The first step in fixing Australia’s ailing franchising sector lies in recognising that it is a joint venture business model and franchisees have very little say in managing their futures

VW boss says ‘embarrassing’ rules stop cheap electric car imports
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VW boss says ‘embarrassing’ rules stop cheap electric car imports

Frustrated and embarrassed, Volkswagen Australia’s chief is speaking out against state and federal governments’ failure to support electric cars.

  • by Nick O'Malley
‘Huge impost’: Parents struggle to secure EpiPens with long shelf lives

‘Huge impost’: Parents struggle to secure EpiPens with long shelf lives

Parents have been shopping around at pharmacies for the life-saving devices, but many have been unable to find EpiPen Jrs with a shelf life beyond July.

  • by Henrietta Cook