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NAB Executive Chris Sheehan, a former Australian Federal Police officer, advised that while scammers were constantly evolving, there were some common red flags to watch out for, such as unexpected contacts, suspicious links, and poor grammar.

As TV sets continue to grow in size, this transparent design offers a solution to the problem of unsightly black screens dominating your wall when the TV is off.

Alice Raspin, a social media user, shared her thoughts on the issue, explaining that wages need to keep pace with inflation. Her post has since gone viral, garnering more than 200,000 views.

The U.S. stock market, particularly the exchange-traded funds (ETF) market, is growing rapidly, with a 10-year compound annual growth rate of 33%.

Five Australian nominees, including celebrated figures like Guy Pearce, Nicole Kidman, and Adam Elliot, were in the running at this year's Golden Globe Awards, but none were able to secure a win.

Under the Albanese government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), pollution benchmarks will be set for new vehicles, with manufacturers facing a tax of AU$100 for every gram of CO2 per kilometer their vehicles exceed the limit.

According to property data firm CoreLogic, prices across the country dropped by 0.1% in December, while values in major cities fell by 0.2%.

For Australian tourists, a highlight of the Japanese experience is the food. Five plates of sushi, a bowl of miso soup, soy sauce-flavored fries, and complimentary green tea come to just 968 yen — roughly 10 Australian dollars. Most sushi plates in Japan cost around AU$1, including tax, whereas in Australia, the cheapest plates are about AU$5.

The range of changes include welfare payment increases, rising passport fees, and new workplace laws. While some costs, like medicine prices, will remain frozen, others, such as aged care worker wages and alcohol taxes, will rise.

Nearly 2.6 million customers are paying the same or more than the default offers set by regulators.

Whether you're grabbing final gifts or making sure your home is prepared for the festivities, here's what you need to know about store hours and what's open during Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's.

According to Andrew Podger, a professor of public policy at ANU, Australia needed to shift its focus towards creating a system that helps older Australians turn their accumulated super savings into reliable incomes, ensuring they can maintain their living standards and manage the financial challenges of old age.

Take stock of your financial situation by reviewing these five key areas: short-term debt, family protection (insurance and a will), emergency savings, pension savings, and investment plans. This audit will help you create a solid financial plan.

The social media post quickly became a conversation starter, with many people sharing their own holiday party mischief. "I also did this," one person wrote, while another admitted, "Me this weekend." One fan even declared, "Xmas party done right," while another humorously questioned, "Why do I have to yap so much?"

"The government is determined to tackle the skills shortage, especially in the construction sector," Immigration Minister Tony Burke stated. "This is an important step to attract qualified workers to help build more homes."

The promotional stunt, organized by the Libertarian Party, aimed to protest the government's fuel taxes, which currently added 55 cents per litre to the cost of petrol.

According to Canstar's insights director, Sally Tindall, the cycle of cutting fixed rates appears to have paused for now. However, she suggests that there could be some relief in the new year, with potential rate cuts offering much-needed support to homeowners.

ACCC's warning followed a concerning report from The Salvation Army, which found that 29.9% of Australians "will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage this Christmas." The report also revealed that one in five people has had to skip medical care to afford Christmas expenses.

The settlement, announced by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) on Tuesday, concluded a four-year legal battle against Meta, two years after the company reached a US$725 million settlement in the United States.

Based on PropTrack figures, homes priced under AU$600,000 are increasingly difficult to find, and properties under AU$400,000 are nearly disappearing in the country's five largest cities.

AMP's decision comes as the AU$4 trillion retirement savings industry has largely shunned the asset class, citing concerns over its unpredictable nature.

An estimated 5.8 million people are expected to pass through Sydney Airport between Dec. 13 and Jan. 27 -- nearly half a million more than last year.

Since March 2022, more people have been moving to regional Australia, driven by high property prices and cost-of-living pressures in the cities, according to recent reports from the Regional Australia Institute and the Commonwealth Bank.

Majority of complaints focused on sexual references or nudity, with Ad Standards' communications manager, Rachel Tunney, pointing out that people often raised concerns about "mild" or "implied" sexual imagery.

News Corp Australasia's executive chair, Michael Miller, expressed optimism, stating that the incentive would help the industry recover from an estimated 1,000 job losses this year. He also planned to reach out to Meta to restart their commercial partnership.

AirTrunk, an Australian data company, has made headlines by awarding a remarkable AU$22 million in bonuses to its 330 employees, celebrating its acquisition by U.S. private equity powerhouse Blackstone

In the face of mounting financial pressures, many diners are seeking venues that offer high-quality meals without the hefty price tags that often accompany a la carte dining.

Despite these regulatory hurdles, Australia's crypto ownership is higher than the global average, with 17% of Australians owning cryptocurrency.

According to e-commerce delivery platform Shippit, Truganina in Victoria is the worst affected suburb, with 58.8% of people reporting late deliveries. Kwinana Town Centre in Western Australia follows closely behind at 33.9%, while Broadway in New South Wales ranks third at 31%.