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It sounds like an idyllic tour of Queensland: The Whitsundays, Noosa, Surfers Paradise, Coolangatta, Broadbeach. Instead it is ...

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A new banking industry watchdog uses its teeth for the first time, publicly shaming Bendigo and Adelaide Bank for "serious ...

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Poodle-mix crossbreeds known as "oodles" are quickly becoming one of the most sought-after dogs in Australia, with br ...

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Frustrated consumers are flooding the ombudsman with complaints about internet and phone providers who are unable to solve thei ...

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ANZ says loan redraw facilities on 200,000 customer accounts were mistakenly inflated, and is repaying $11 million in interest. ...

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Big changes are happening to the Federal Government support payment JobKeeper from this week. Here’s what that means for ...

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Hundreds of thousands have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, and changes to JobKeeper mean that number is expect ...

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The Australian Taxation Office is using its suite of powers to fight multinational profit shifting, worried that more large com ...

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Qantas argues "external events" forced them to stand down 450 maintenance engineers in mid-March because of coronavir ...

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The coronavirus crisis will punch a $355 billion hole in the federal budget, according to a new report which calls on the Gover ...

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Australian airlines will receive further support from the Federal Government to ensure regional and major domestic routes are s ...

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Australia’s economy has fared relatively well so far through the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s done so on the back of ...

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Family members of problem gamblers could apply to have their relatives banned from gaming venues under a sweeping set of change ...

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Many Australian businesses could collapse by mid next year as changes to insolvency laws kick in and economic stimulus measures ...

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Westpac has agreed to pay the largest fine in Australian corporate history — a $1.3 billion settlement — but what exactly d ...

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Locals in WA’s Derby say they often struggle to access their finances thanks to the local bank branch’s incredibly ...

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Westpac reaches a deal with Australia’s financial crime watchdog to settle more than 23 million alleged breaches of anti- ...

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Paul Keating accuses the Reserve Bank of indolence and failing to do what is necessary to prevent the recession getting worse, ...

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Banned from heading overseas, and in most cases interstate, Australians flock to tourist hotspots in their own backyards. But w ...

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Around 350 blocks sell on Russell Island every year, but sales are nearly three times higher in 2020, according to a local real ...

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Carmelita deposited $6,000 for an online trading platform into an Australian bank account and watched it grow to nearly $100,00 ...

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With coronavirus border restrictions grounding flights, Qantas and Virgin Australia are operating at about 5 per cent capacity. ...

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The local share market and Australian dollar slump, as global markets hit a seven-week low on fears of a longer-than-expected e ...

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It’s known as Sydney’s second CBD for good reason, but the pandemic has sparked massive issues in Parramatta, where ...

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On Friday, the Government will cut back the coronavirus supplement for JobSeeker recipients. Other changes are on the way too. ...

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Air conditioners could send Australia’s power grid into meltdown this summer, as roughly one third of the workforce do th ...

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Figures obtained by the ABC reveal dozens of invoices for mandatory hotel quarantine in Queensland remain unpaid, as the state ...

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Regional Victorian legal firm issues call-out to regional border communities for interest from agribusiness to join class actio ...

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The Federal Government confirms the university, which rakes in about $16.5 billion in revenue each year and is ranked the 11th ...

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The Australian share market loses all its opening gains, with Wall Street’s "mega tech" stocks being heavily so ...

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Australia’s unemployment rate posts a surprise fall in August, as more than a hundred thousand jobs are created despite a ...

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Is five years old too young to start learning about money? Not according to these kids. Or the finance experts. ...

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Trains are running empty in South-East Queensland despite low COVID-19 cases, as "socially responsible" commuters tur ...

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With coronavirus causing hotel business to plummet, the industry is targeting a new market of travellers. ...

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Tens of thousands of international students usually arrive in Australia each month, but since the pandemic it has been dozens, ...

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Regional air carrier Rex promises to return Government favour and consider flying regional routes that Virgin Australia no long ...

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Holidaymakers opting for a beachside getaway amid ongoing pandemic travel restrictions are expected in their droves along the N ...

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They might be man’s best friend — but during a pandemic, it turns out dogs are hard to come by. Across Victoria demand ...

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A coronavirus-led rent drop has been of benefit to Hobart couple Molly and Sage, who have secured a better place to live — bu ...

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Regional Victorians dust off their camp chairs and hitch up their caravans in preparation for the easing of COVID-19 travel res ...

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Australians on JobSeeker would still be able to receive the unemployment benefit while also earning money harvesting crops and ...

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An executive grilled for days at the banking royal commission over NAB’s shonky loan introducer program led a successful ...

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The pandemic has emptied Australia’s CBDs, leading to a suburban resurgence with many local small businesses reporting re ...

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COVID-19 has put an unexpected financial strain on many Australians, but boosted income support and fewer opportunities to spen ...

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Many Melbourne hospitality operators say they’ll keep pushing for a quick return to indoor dining, saying the State Gover ...

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Former prime minister Paul Keating says a Federal Government-run post-paid system could reduce wait times for home care package ...

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With tens of thousands of stranded Australians desperate to come home for Christmas, a Federal MP is proposing the establishmen ...

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Singapore Airlines will no longer fly direct from Singapore to Canberra, even once coronavirus restrictions ease. The move leav ...

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School leavers are being urged to postpone trips to Byron Bay for schoolies celebrations that usually start in November. ...

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The Victorian Government promises $290 million to help businesses survive lockdown and implement an outdoor dining culture that ...

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New figures show Chinese investment in Australia is continuing to plummet amid growing tension between the two countries and co ...

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Grants of up to $500,000 each will be offered to South Australian tourism operators in an effort to boost the sector as it reco ...