Australia and New Zealand

More than 1500 Queenslanders could lose their jobs as casualties of a heated dispute over a waterfront development in Brisbane. Queensland meatworks operation Australian Country Choice (ACC) announced it was considering moving its sizeable…

Origin Energy chairman Scott Perkins will be the new chairman of the Woolworths board, taking over from Gordon Cairns.Mr Perkins, who has been on the Woolworths Group board since 2014, is an experienced company director in Australia and…

The average Aussie may need to save around $75,000 to $100,000 per year just to retire comfortably, according to a new financial survey.And while superannuation is a major asset on the path towards retirement, the fund you invest with may…

Home entertainment retailer JB Hi-Fi has posted record earnings and sales for the 2022 financial year, as Covid restrictions eased and customers returned to brick and mortar stores to shop.JB, which also owns The Good Guys, reported strong…

Telstra has made a massive change to its services after hearing customers “loud and clear”.Telecommunications giant Telstra has announced all of its call centres have returned to Australian soil after ongoing customer demand.When announcing…

A major airline has come to the rescue of Australia’s struggling aviation industry, making one huge promise for Melbourne airport.Qatar Airways has announced more international flights from Melbourne in a timely boost to Victoria’s aviation…

The Commonwealth Bank is facing a $2bn investment hit on a major buy now, pay later app.The Commonwealth Bank is facing a giant $2bn hit to its investment in Klarna, with the buy now, pay later platform’s value expected to plummet.…

An iconic Aussie brand has lifted the price of its cornerstone range after “rigorous research and consideration”.An iconic Australian brand has announced it is increasing the price of one of its most popular products. RM Williams, owned by…

Surging demand and increasing supply costs will continue to push wine prices “through the roof”, industry experts say.Wine prices could continue to climb amid strong consumer demand, soaring grape costs and issues with supply, industry…

The ASX eased slightly, but news double vaccinated travellers will be allowed into Australia on February 21 sent the sector soaring.The Australian sharemarket finished barely changed, with travel stocks surging after new border rules were…