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NewsPremiumState with worst job availability revealed

A new report reveals a staggeringly low number of jobs up for grabs in Australia, with one state reporting far more people available to work than there are jobs.

Alexandra Feiam

newsPremiumFury over missing jobs in priority visa list

While plumbers and bricklayers made the cut on the skilled visa list alongside dog trainers and yoga teachers, a key industry group said more needs to be done.

Jessica Wang

BankingCommentsPremium‘Disgusting’: CBA hits customers with fee to access own cash

Commonwealth Bank’s move to slug customers with a new $3 withdrawal fee has been described as ‘disgusting’ and a ‘slap in the face’, particularly for older Australians who rely on cash transactions.

Cheyanne Enciso

MarketsPremiumASX continues record high run

Australia’s sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Tuesday, on the back of renewed economic confidence.

Cameron Micallef

BankingPremium'Kick in the guts': bank slammed for $3 withdrawal fee

One of the big four banks has come under fire for changes to one of its everyday accounts which means some customers are slugged $3 when they withdraw cash.

Emily Verdouw

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Prepare the violins: Commonwealth Bank is suffering too

Being charged to access your own money from your own bank branch. That’s a new one.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

newsPremiumGovernment spending surges to $195bn

Strong public spending is offsetting an overall weak economy, new figures from the ABS reveal, ahead of the release of the latest growth figures on Wednesday.

Cameron Micallef

NewsPremiumWhy hundreds queued to meet Lambo Guy

An Australian business mogul famous for his appearances on reality TV show The Block has given a massive helping hand to Aussies “doing it tough”.

Alexandra Feiam

breakingPremiumChina’s astonishing Aussie trade ban call

China has removed its last remaining ban on two beef exporters, ending a raft of restrictions and sanctions on Australian products which totalled about $20bn.

Jessica Wang

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Commonwealth Bank to charge customers to access cash

Just days before Christmas, Australia’s biggest bank has told customers it will hit them with a new fee every time they want to withdraw cash from a branch, post office or via phone services.

Max Corstorphan

BankingPremium‘Contempt’: Katter unleashes on new bank fee

Maverick MP Bob Katter has joined the chorus of criticism against CommBank for imposing a $3 fee to withdraw cash from some accounts.

Cameron Micallef, Ryan Bourke

BUSINESSSurprising state tops list for business

Australia’s leading business body has just ranked the best and worst states and territories for commerce and a surprising state has come out on top.

Duncan Evans

BusinessAussie retailer makes sad announcement

An Aussie gourmet food retailer featured on MasterChef has made a shock announcement about its future after decades in operation.

Emma Kirk

NEWSPremium‘Exciting chapter’: Big news for national icon

In the lead-up to its 90th anniversary, one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks has changed hands after a hotly contested sale.

By Ryan Bourke, Clareese Packer

NEWSPremiumChristmas tradition Aussies are ditching

Aussies looking to cut back this Christmas are walking away from this holiday tradition, but it might not be saving them as much as they think.

Cameron Micallef

UPDATEDPremiumTupperware to close in Australia amid bankruptcy

Workers are set to be left without jobs as a major brand closes operations in Australia after declaring bankruptcy.

Clareese Packer, Blake Antrobus

NewsPremiumMajor update in Woolworths strike

There’s been major development after thousands of Woolworths distribution centre workers went on strike, leaving supermarket shelves looking thin ahead of Christmas.

Alexandra Feiam

TECHNOLOGYPremiumTeen news boss hits back at social media ban

The founder of an Australian news channel run almost entirely by teenagers has hit back at Labor’s social media ban, after the contentious laws passed parliament earlier this week.

Liam Beatty

NEWS$2.3bn in lost Aussie cash up for grabs

Aussies may be entitled to a share in billions of dollars’ worth of “unclaimed money” accumulated over the years. Here’s how you can find out if you’re eligible.

Clareese Packer

FINANCEPremiumWild reason your home loan could be declined

Despite taking all the right steps, banks can still decline your home loan for a surprising reason, as one young Aussie learned the hard way.

Thomas Sargeant

NewsPremiumBig change for home delivery favourite

Woolworths and Endeavour Groups have moved its alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings to the online grocery delivery app Milkrun.

Emma Kirk

MarketsPremiumASX retreats from record high

The Australian sharemarket trimmed during Friday’s trading as investors took stock of later than anticipated rate cuts.

Cameron Micallef

BusinessPremiumAussies fear right to disconnect laws

Aussies are willing to sign away their rights and stay in constant contact with their boss, as long as the employer pays them for the privilege of it.

Cameron Micallef

breakingPremiumMajor bank makes huge rate call

The big four bank is the latest institution to push out its timeline for a Reserve Bank interest rate cut, as customers start spending stage 3 tax cuts.

Cameron Micallef