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Interest rates, fish and Donald Trump on Icelanders' minds as nation goes to referendum on EU
Iceland is a nation divided as its people go to a referendum this weekend to decide whether it should restart negotiations on joining the European Union.
Thieves buy tickets before stealing necklace from Vienna museum
The Van Cleef and Arpels necklace, with 673 precious stones and worth several million dollars, is the latest item snatched as high-profile robberies hit European museums.
Tourists having 'dummy spits' in remote WA taking a toll on business owners
Small gripes and big demands by travellers in remote areas are taking the shine off bush hospitality in Western Australia, with overblown social media travel posts blamed for inflating or…
British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE
Milo Yiannopoulos, who has called for ICE checkpoints at supermarkets in the US, is likely to be deported by immigration officials who described him as "an illegal alien from the United Kingdom".
Street artists turn rusting opal machinery into outback spectacle
A renowned Australian artist offers city street artists a blank canvas to turn discarded opal-mining equipment into an outback open-air gallery.
Council plans $15-25m bus stop upgrade amid anti-social behaviour concerns
Business owners say antisocial behaviour at a city bus stop "is getting out of hand", but they are not sure a new council plan to spend $15-25 million revamping the area will fix the issue.
Victorian workplace law draws scathing response
“It is deeply disappointing that, after all this time, the legislation does not fully deliver on its promise." The post Victorian workplace law draws scathing response appeared first on Inside Small…
Is Stagflation Back? Investing in a High-Cost, Low-Growth Environment
Does it feel like your money isn't working as hard as it used to? Costs are up, growth has stalled, and the "just wait and it'll go up" strategy has gone quiet - you're not imagining it. We may not…
Aboriginal entrepreneurs take spotlight at NSW Fine Food showcase
Among the 15 NSW businesses selected, seven are Aboriginal-owned enterprises. The post Aboriginal entrepreneurs take spotlight at NSW Fine Food showcase appeared first on Inside Small Business.
Who is legally liable when a celebrity founder project goes wrong?
When a business venture runs into trouble, who is legally responsible? The post Who is legally liable when a celebrity founder project goes wrong? appeared first on Inside Small Business.
Why Labor’s federal budget changes could send Australian rents soaring
Australia’s rental market was already stretched before the federal government decided to rewrite the tax rules for property investors. Vacancy rates remain painfully low, advertised rents continue to…
The fight against inflation is unfair
Why do governments use interest rates to control inflation? They are a blunt, unfair tool, taking money from those who can least afford it and giving it to those who probably don’t need more. The aim…
Airwallex invests $1 million in 10 AI startups, spanning roads to robots
Announced by Airwallex co-founder and CEO Jack Zhang in April, Latitude 37 offers $100,000 in equity-free funding to AI-focused startups. The post Airwallex invests $1 million in 10 AI startups,…
Renting Is Cheaper Than Buying. But Is It Really Better?
If you only looked at today's monthly housing costs, it would be easy to conclude that buying a home in Australia no longer makes financial sense. After all, new research from Compare the Market…
South Australia's housing market remains resilient despite national slowdown
First-time homebuyers, upgraders and investors are all in the mix
NSW housing targets at risk without a "delivery plan," Property Council warns
Report backs case for more housing but flags barriers to construction
Mortgage Choice brokers donate over $418,000 to Australian charities
Funds supported Starlight Children's Foundation, Farm Angels and local causes covering housing, financial literacy and vulnerable communities
Tenancy law "policy spiral" threatens new student housing supply
Rental laws designed for private tenancies are chilling investment in purpose-built student housing
Petrol prices push inflation fears up as confidence hits six-month high
Rising fuel costs test household sentiment even as broader confidence indicators improve
Rachael Howlett: Brokers must move beyond rate-chasing to survive
Commoditisation the biggest threat facing brokers, says finance strategist
Mortgage Choice brokers donate over $418,000 to charity in FY26
Broker-driven foundation surpasses $1.5 million in donations since 2022
Spotlight: Amol Agrawal on what's keeping business moving
'There are a lot of moving parts at the moment, and it's probably too early to know exactly where they will take us,' the broker says
Your business reputation is no longer yours to control
A handful of Google reviews, a discussion on a local Facebook group, or a LinkedIn post from a dissatisfied customer can influence enquiries more than months of advertising. The post Your business…
Australian mortgage arrears edge higher as economic headwinds mount: S&P
Credit rating agency flags rising debt serviceability pressures and property price declines as key risks to mortgage performance
Younger Australians expect to retire with a mortgage, research finds
New data shows housing costs and debt are reshaping retirement expectations across generations
Auction clearance rates stay below 50% for 12th time in 13 weeks
Capital city results remain subdued as spring listings begin to rise, with buyers gaining ground across most markets
Gold Coast investor pullback opens entry-level market for owner-occupiers
Investor share of offers in the sub-$1 million bracket has dropped significantly since the Budget, local agent says
Pushing broking forward will take a village
Commonwealth Bank's Baber Zaka on why lenders, aggregators, regulators and brokers all have a role to play in broking's next chapter
NSW rolls out $37 million Business Connect replacement with AI focus
More than a year after quietly ending funding for Business Connect, the state government formally unveiled its successor on Friday. The post NSW rolls out $37 million Business Connect replacement…
A slowdown in new listings coming to market points to a cooler spring selling season
As the weather starts to warm, green shoots typically begin to emerge in the property market. The spring and summer season historically sees vendor activity rise, with a surge in new listings and an…
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