National headlines blazed with news of soaring Australian house prices in March. The real estate market was abuzz with activity as property values hit a new peak, fueled by a recent rate cut that sparked a surge in buyer demand. This uptick in prices sent shockwaves through the industry, affecting everyone from first-time home buyers
— Seeking Justice for Grieving Widow Imagine losing a loved one and then having to battle bureaucracy for over 500 days just to access the funds they left behind. This nightmare became a harsh reality for an Indigenous widow who awaited approval for her late husband’s superannuation death benefit. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission
— The Tempting Offer Imagine being a reporter on live television and getting the chance to win a hefty sum just by using a specific nickname for a billionaire. Well, that’s exactly what happened in the Australian media landscape recently. The Background Drama Adrian Portelli, a well-known figure for his generosity with cash and property
Two workers have been dismissed, and investigations are underway at Woolworths following a 17-day strike that cost the company over $100 million in sales. In November, approximately 1,500 warehouse staff from four distribution centers in New South Wales and Victoria went on industrial action protesting pay and workplace conditions. The controversy surrounds alleged picketing on
— “This rort has gone on for too long. 2025 is the year the RBA needs to shake this up.” In a world where every penny counts, the debate over debit card surcharges has reached a fever pitch. The federal government’s promise to eliminate surcharges on debit card payments was seen as progress, but for
— Warehouse Turmoil In a recent saga at Woolworths, the grocery giant found itself embroiled in controversy as two workers faced dismissal, while numerous others were under scrutiny for their actions during a 17-day strike. The industrial unrest unfolded across four distribution centers in New South Wales and Victoria, involving about 1,500 warehouse staff. Striking
The sun beat down on the rugged Australian Outback, where hidden beneath the red earth lay a treasure trove of rare earth minerals. It was here, about 130km north of Alice Springs, that Arafura Rare Earths had set its sights on a groundbreaking mining and processing facility. In a move that sent ripples through the