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First-time online shoppers drive record parcel deliveries

Almost three in four Australians bought a product during end-of-year sales in 2024, with over a third first-time shoppers. New data from Australia Post showed the surge

ATO clarifies smokescreen around sunscreen

If the price of your favourite skin care product goes up, don’t blame the ATO. That’s the message the Australian Taxation Office after recent reports suggested the

Australia places a $535m price tag on love

Spending on Valentine’s Day gifts in Australia this year is tipped to pass $500 million for the first time. Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)

Retailers keen on action to cut crime and red tape

A change in the definition of a small business and a concerted effort to address retail crime are among the issues peak retail bodies want the Federal Government to

New employment laws drive spike in collective bargaining

A report on the impact of new Federal employment laws has shown an increase in collective bargaining and real wages since the legislation was passed, but has been

Small businesses turn to tech to tackle costs

Small business owners plan to turn to tech in 2025 to combat rising costs. This year’s NAB Economics Business Insights survey found three quarters (76 percent) of

Queensland momentum challenges western dominance

A surging Queensland economy has improved its position in the State rankings, just falling short of pipping Western Australia for the top spot. The CommSec State of the

Oil and gas activity lifts business turnover

Business turnover in Australia jumped two percent in November, driven by a strong mining sector. Australian Bureau of Statistics Head of Business Statistics Robert Ewing

Record parcel delivery frenzy to end 2024

Almost 3000 parcels a minute were delivered to Australians in the last two months of 2024, as shoppers took advantage of online sales. A new report from Australia Post

Northern exposure for Story Bridge climb

Brisbane’s Story Bridge climb is being taken to new heights with a new northern route and plans for an all-abilities trail. Queensland Tourism Minister Andrew Powell

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