If you’re looking for economic leadership in Australia right now, you’re not choosing between good and bad — you’re choosing between two different flavours of the same failure. On one side, you’ve got Liberal Party of Australia, clutching their brand-new “debt clock” like they’ve just...
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Cessnock MP Clayton Barr is urging both state and federal leaders to scrap the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on fuel, arguing the move would provide immediate relief to Australians struggling with rising costs at the bowser. He said cutting fuel tax could deliver fast,...
Bitcoin has surged to an all-time high of US$74,505 (AU$114,225) as Donald Trump appears to solidify his position as the successful candidate in the US presidential election. This historic price surpasses Bitcoin’s previous record of US$73,777, with the digital currency rallying sharply in response to...
ANZ Bank has reached a landmark $85 million settlement following accusations of engaging in predatory car loan practices. This settlement addresses the bank’s involvement in the controversial flex commission arrangements, which allegedly resulted in higher car loan interest rates for consumers. What Are Flex Commissions...
Freddos, Koalas Double in Price Due to Rising Cocoa Costs Cadbury has announced that the price of its iconic Freddo Frogs and Caramello Koalas will double from $1 to $2. This marks the first price adjustment in over a decade, driven by the record global...
Key Points Minimum Wage increase of 1.75% Low paid hospitality workers in the Hunter to benefit from wage increase Unions disappointed wage increase is lower than expected. The Fair Work Commission has just announced an increase to the minimum wage of 1.75% per week for...