Australia's Macquarie Group Joins US Banks In Exiting UN-Backed Climate Alliance
Macquarie was also a founding member of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), which previously brought together financial sector groups working towards net zero.
How Australia's Gen Z Is Outsmarting Rising Costs: Survey Reveals Creative Strategies
Many people are diluting their toiletries, with 30.8% adding water to shampoo and soap bottles to make them last longer. 30.2% of Aussies have become savvy shoppers, visiting stores late in the day to grab free items and discounted products.
Sydney Train Chaos: How Much Will It Cost The Government To End Strike?
The government is facing a AU$60 million cost due to a demand from the RTBU for a AU$4,500 bonus payment.
Right To Disconnect Laws Under Threat: How Could It Affect Australian Workers?
New research has shown that scrapping these laws could negatively affect employees' well-being and work-life balance.
Rex Airlines Could Become Government-Owned If No Private Buyer Steps Forward
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said that people in regional and remote Australia should have access to dependable, affordable, and convenient air travel.
PlayStation Network Offers Compensation After 24-Hour Outage Disrupts Services
The official X handle of the video game console stated Sunday, "Network services have fully recovered from an operational issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank the community for their patience."
Australians Swipe Big: Credit Card Spending Hits Record AU$28.1 Billion Over Christmas
In total, credit and debit card spending for December exceeded AU$80 billion, marking an increase of AU$882.5 million compared to November
Elon Musk's Starlink Expands In Remote Australia, Raising Dependence Concerns
However, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland does not see Starlink as a major competitor to the government-owned NBN, but several others are concerned about its growing influence.
Social Media And Free Speech: Are Young Australians Losing Faith In Online Platforms?
In November, the Australian Parliament passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024, prohibiting individuals under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Sydney Woman Wins Record AU$100 Million Oz Lotto Jackpot As Sole Winner
"I still can't believe it. I only treat myself to lotteries when there's a big jackpot, and I saw AU$100m on offer in Oz Lotto and decided to give it a go. I love my job, but I won't need to work seven days a week anymore – it's actually really nice to think that I won't need to work," the winner said.
Why Is Coles Streamlining Its Shelves? Reason Behind Supermarket Giant's Decision To Cut 10% Of Products
A Coles spokesperson explained that the increase in product variety and duplication was partly a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the stores stocked more items due to global shortages.
Adore Beauty's First Physical Store Opens In Melbourne, Welcomes Shoppers After 25 Years Online
The store stocks 50 of Adore Beauty's online retailer's 300 plus brands.