Christmas in Australia. | Newsreel

Australians investing in Christmas cheer

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023. Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry
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Two small business owners. | Newsreel

Pre-Christmas hit to Queensland business profitability

Queensland business profits have dropped to their lowest levels since the pandemic. The latest Business Chamber Queensland Pulse survey data showed profitability
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Christmas warning on festive fraud frenzy

Consumers have been warned to be alert to scams over Christmas as a festive fraud frenzy grips the marketplace. The NGM Group, which operates the Greater Bank and
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Mobile phone payment. | Newsreel

500 million mobile wallet payments in one month

Australians made payments worth more than $20 billion through mobile wallets in October. Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh said the latest Reserve Bank of
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Cafe worker. | Newsreel

Workers happy to be casual and flexible

The vast majority of Australia’s casual workforce, prefer that style of work, relishing the flexibility it provides. New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data
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Sad cafe worker. | Nesreel

Brisbane fast-food staff receive $447,000 in unpaid wages

More than 360 Brisbane food outlet workers have received almost $448,000 in unpaid wages following a Fair Work investigation. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth said
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Young people drinking. | Newsreel

Low blow for drinkers in alcohol marketing

Drinkers are mistakenly thinking low-sugar and low-carb alcoholic drinks were “healthy”, when compared to traditional alcoholic drinks. A survey by The George
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Goat farmer. | Newsreel

Update to Australian Core Skills Occupation List

Calling all goat farmers, print journalists and tour guides. Australia needs you. The trio of professions are among the more than 450 occupations listed on the Federal
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Woman shocked looking at phone. | Newsreel

Something phishy around Black Friday sales

Online shoppers are being urged to think before clicking as scammers take advantage of the current Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales hype. Australian Federal Police
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Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Business urges unity to leverage Brisbane 2032 opportunity

Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the
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