Business

Two friends started up their business Sauz after deciding there was room to disrupt the staid supermarket pasta aisle — now they make $1 million a month.
Lifestyle
Nicolas Vega

How a jar of sauce led to a $1 million a month business

Two friends started up their business Sauz after deciding there was room to disrupt the staid supermarket pasta aisle — now they make $1 million a month.

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Today’s big GDP miss send Australia further down the ranks of countries struggling to get off the canvas, writes Jackson Hewett.
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Business
Jackson Hewett

The only thing stopping Australia sliding into recession

JACKSON HEWETT: Today’s GDP numbers have revealed the only thing keeping the country out of a technical recession. And it’s not good news.

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Coles CEO Leah Weckert and Woolworths boss Amanda Bardwell.
Business
Cheyanne Enciso

Supermarkets now among nation’s top three distrusted brands

Coles and Woolworths have continued their fall from grace to now be among the nation’s top three most distrusted brands.

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The CBA has scrapped the controversial $3 fee after furious backlash.
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Business
Peta Rasdien and Katina Curits

Commonwealth Bank backflips on $3 charge to withdraw cash

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been forced into an embarrassing backflip on its controversial decision to charge customers $3 to withdraw their own money after a furious backlash. 

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Nicola Forrest is tackling the $128 billion issue of gender equality head-on with a $100 million seeding contribution to groundbreaking all-woman investment fund
Wealth
Georgina Noack

Minderoo commits $100m to support female finance guns

Gender inequality is a $128 billion issue for Australia, but an army of high-profile women are tackling it head-on with a groundbreaking all-woman investment fund.

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US car makers will be hit by proposed tariffs.
The Economist
The Economist

Profits will take a hit from Trump’s touted tariffs

If Mr Trump were to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico the impact on American companies would be devastating

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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Business
Matt Mckenzie

Economy stuck in low gear with slow growth

Australia’s economy grew just 0.8 per cent in the year to September — stuck in low gear as Jim Chalmers and Michele Bullock fought over which pedal to push.

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Albanese minister Clare O’Neil slams CBA over new fee and says government wants them to reconsider.
Politics
Caleb Taylor

Labor minister slams Commonwealth Bank over $3 withdrawal charge: ‘It’s Christmas’

‘This is not something the bank should be doing.’

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Australian Securities and Investment Commission are calling cryptocurrency exchangers and digital token issuers to hold financial services licenses
Business
Jackson Hewett

Tough new rules face cryptocurrency industry

Cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token issuers will be required to have a financial services licence under a new proposal by the country’s top financial regulator.

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The US on Monday expanded its list of Chinese chip-making companies subject to export controls.
World
Elaine Kurtenbach

China bans key minerals export as US trade spat takes hold

China has banned exports to the US of critical minerals a day after Washington's latest crackdown on China's chip sector.

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A national survey found a stark gender divide on nuclear power, with a majority of women opposed.
Australia
Marion Rae

Protests expected as gender divide heats up nuclear debate

With a federal inquiry into nuclear power set to attract demonstrators in Melbourne, polling reveals a gender divide on whether the reactors should be built.

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Borrowers are hopeful the Reserve Bank of Australia will soon start lowering interest rates.
Politics
Poppy Johnston

Aussie spending spree gives economy a healthy boost

‘Encouraging progress on inflation’: Australia's economy is tipped to step up its quarterly pace of growth, helped along by strong public spending.

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The Cbus review was instigated amid heavy scrutiny of the CFMEU's construction arm.
Australia
Luke Costin

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

A review has cleared the board of a major superannuation fund but suggested substantial improvements after intense scrutiny of CFMEU-linked appointments.

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Home and car insurance costs are set to rise by at least 10 per cent on average in 2025.
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Business
Jackson Hewett

Why you’re about to pay 10 per cent more for insurance

Despite moderating inflation and diminishing claims, experts see home and motor premiums rising by double digits next year, sending insurer profitability skyward.

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There’s much to consider before you fork over your hard-earned savings to your children to help them buy a house.
Property
Nina Hendy

What to know before opening bank of mum and dad

There’s much to consider before you fork over your hard-earned savings to your children to help them buy a house.

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