Shreyashi Chakraborty

The Australian spirits industry is urging the government to halt planned excise tax increases, citing concerns over affordability for consumers and the impact on producers during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

As Generation Alpha prepares to enter the workforce, experts predict they will be the most tech-savvy and materially endowed generation, with significant economic influence and a unique perspective on leadership and technology.

Starting February, AMP Bank will issue numberless debit cards linked to its mobile app, providing enhanced security and fraud protection for small businesses in Australia, in partnership with Mastercard.

Health Minister Tim Nicholls said that an external investigator will be roped in to assess the need for hormone therapies for minors, adding that future steps will be taken based on the report, while making sure the evaluation metrics were unbiased and aligned with the best practices and evidence-based guidelines.

To give more travelers the chance to travel in premium economy, Emirates intends to raise this percentage to 50% of all flights by the end of March, the airline said.

The communication minister acknowledged that customers who were unable to access full fiber network speeds were diverting toward Musk's Starlink, which offered speeds of 20-100 Mbps monthly for AU$139/month + AU$599 hardware competing with NBN's fiber speeds (50 Mbps) at AU$105/month.

Australian energy market is set to undergo a significant shift, which brings consumers under complex power pricing plans. These plans, including dynamic tariffs, aim to reduce energy consumption during peak hours when production costs are higher.

The closure will affect 200 jobs, while around 100 e-commerce staff will be redeployed to Kmart to make the most of Catch's existing warehouse infrastructure.

Australia's 47 billionaires boosted their wealth by an incredible AU$28 billion in a single year, which was an astounding AU$3.2 million every hour.

The Grattan Institute said in a recent report that Australia's superannuation system was at risk of becoming a "massive inheritance scheme" rather than a retirement funding mechanism.

Proposals to remove credit card surcharges have been met with criticism from major Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas, who have warned of possible price rises for customers.

The Sydney train strike has highlighted the challenges of daily commuting, contradicting the government's push for employees to return to offices full-time.

With both job creation and unemployment on the rise, Australia's labor market is facing a conundrum. It's uncertain what will happen to interest rates next month because of this unexpected mix.

The Chinese retailer signed the voluntary product safety pledge with Australia's consumer watchdog, following an incident where an 8-year-old girl suffered burns from a Temu-sold jumper.

Its plan of action includes opening at least 200 restaurants in Australia by 2034, creating at least 30-40 job opportunities in each outlet.

According to a recent CreditorWatch survey, Australian businesses failed at a rate of 5.04%, the highest since October 2020 -- which indicated a notable increase compared to the average failure rate of 3.97% in October 2023.

The demand for part-time or contract jobs has been on the rise, with an estimated 986,400 people (6.6% of employed individuals) now doing multiple jobs.

In June 2025, six new Lego sets depicting Bluey and her family will be launched, with young fans being also able to lay their hands on a separate Duplo range.

The revised model comes with a distinct appearance with split headlights and a rear light bar, which sets it apart from the Model 3 sedan.

The ad, which was released ahead of Australia Day, delivered a significant message wrapped in humor.

Under the new guidelines, the fact-checking program will be replaced by a community-driven system similar to X's community notes.

New research has shown that feeling bored and disconnected at work was a common problem that affected employees in many different industries.

Priced at an unbeatable AU$8, the decor pieces are an ideal place to unwind in the backyard or campgrounds, and they are especially gaining traction among younger generations.

The national credit card debt is predicted to exceed AU$2.7 billion by 2025, meaning that millions of Australians will be struggling with Christmas debt for at least six months.

Rising bean prices are predicted to cause a significant increase in coffee prices, impacting coffee shops and coffee drinkers across the country.

The likelihood of millennials cutting back on their takeaway expenditures is more than double that of baby boomers -- 34.2% of millennials plan to spend less on fast food, compared to just 14.4% of baby boomers.

These "subscription traps" are seen in gym services, meal-kit providers, and health applications, and it is often difficult for users to stop automatic renewals after free trials.

With fewer rental options available, tenants could face increased competition, driving rents higher.

The median balance option delivered impressive returns in 2024, and members who invested aggressively in assets like shares saw notable growth in both domestic and international markets, with many options churning out returns of over 10%.