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EXCLUSIVEPremium‘Pretty grim’: Super crisis for 750k Aussies

A third of older renters say their superannuation will last just five years, exposing a looming disaster Australia has failed to address.

Cameron Micallef

Aldi Australia CEO Anna McGrath.

RetailCommentsPremiumShoppers fall out of love with Aldi’s no-name brand products

Aldi Australia has posted weaker sales growth and a profit drop in 2025, with shoppers seemingly falling out of love with the retailer’s no-name brands and cheaper items amid a renewed supermarket price war.

Cheyanne Enciso

The City of Sydney will investigate banning short-stay accomodation in certain suburbs if rental vacancy rates hit particularly sparse thresholds. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MONEYPremiumPlan to ban Airbnb, Stayz in major city

An Aussie capital is weighing up a ban on short-term rentals offered by companies like Airbnb and Stayz, amid a housing affordability crisis.

Blair Jackson

It took the threat of us leaving this company — and all up, about 10 minutes on the phone — to give us a reason, and a decent saving, to stay. Don’t let your loyalty hit your hit pocket.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumA few 10-minute loyalty tests could save you thousands

It took the threat of us leaving this company — and all up, about 10 minutes on the phone — to give us a reason, and a decent saving, to stay. Don’t let your loyalty hit your hit pocket.

Daniel Newell

Household budgets may need to tighten further. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumBrutal $3000 blow for families as costs soar

Mortgage holders’ costs have already jumped by an insane amount in the first three months of the year – but experts warn the worst is still to come.

Cameron Micallef

The Sydney transport network is getting an $820m overhaul. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

UPDATEDSydney public transport’s $820m overhaul

Sydney’s public transport and Opal card regime will get an $820m overhaul that promises to fix one major bugbear for commuters.

Blair Jackson

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UPDATEDPremiumMillions storm ATMs in act of defiance

Millions of Aussies are expected to flock to ATMs all over the country to withdraw cash on Tuesday as part of a major campaign.

Alexandra Feiam and Cameron Micallef

Cleanaway is facing potential strike action as workers mourn those killed. NCA NewsWire / Ben Symons

EXCLUSIVEPremiumWorkers’ huge call after eight deaths

A union has warned of potential strike action as workers at an Australian waste giant gather to mourn five staff members killed in just two years.

Nathan Schmidt

Four in 10 respondents said their bank’s returns failed to keep up with inflation, meaning their savings were going backwards in real terms.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy loyalty to your bank doesn’t pay

Australians are loyal bank customers often staying put for years, but new research suggests that loyalty is doing little for their wallets. 

Ryan Johnson

Be aware of the various tax offsets that apply. You could be wasting money on unnecessary contributions tax.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumUse the system to cut your CGT burden AND top-up super

The use of superannuation to quash or minimise capital gains tax is a popular strategy, but few proponents spell out the many tricks and traps that you need to be aware of. 

Nick Bruining

It’s a conundrum for many people about to retire. ‘Do I take the lump-sum leave amount, or work through my accrued leave and then quit, just before I’m due to return?’. Here’s why the right answer matters.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumUse your leave or take lump-sum when you retire? It matters

It’s a conundrum for many people about to retire. ‘Do I take the lump-sum leave amount, or work through my accrued leave and then quit, just before I’m due to return?’. Here’s why the right answer matters.

Nick Bruining

Money might make you wealthy, but it’s your friends who make you rich.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumAthlete, Coach, Enthusiast: Which money type are you?

We all tackle money matters differently — avid savers, big spenders, or something in the middle. But most of us can be placed in one of three categories. So, which type are you?

Sarah Wells

Investment — whether it be buying a first home, putting money into cash or shares or making plans for your superannuation to last after retirement — works on time frames. So, what’s yours?

DEBTMANCommentsPremiumYoung or old, all investors should mind the time warp

DEBTMAN: Investment — whether it be buying a first home, putting money into cash or shares or making plans for your superannuation to last after retirement — works on time frames. So, what’s yours?

Bruce Brammall

Over the age of 75 and missed the boat on shifting your super into a tax-free component that means yours kids won’t pay a death tax? There is a solution, but it’s pretty grim.

Nick Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumHow to avoid a super death tax after 75? The answer’s grim

Q+A: Over the age of 75 and missed the boat on shifting your super into a tax-free component that means yours kids won’t pay a death tax? There is a solution, but it’s pretty grim.

Nick Bruining

Australians will spend millions more this weekend due to holiday surcharges. NewsWire / John Appleyard

FINANCEPremiumHated ‘dining tax’ to cost Aussies $50m

Diners will pay an unprecedented amount this Anzac Day long weekend due to a fee that Australian consumers hate.

Cameron Micallef

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FINANCEAussies face weeks of tough economic news

Households already struggling with cost of living pressures face a critical two and a half weeks, with key data and a federal budget all set to hit hard.

Cameron Micallef

Not all states are having an Anzac Day public holiday this year after April 25 fell on a Saturday. NewsWire

UPDATEDAussies missing out on Anzac long weekend

Not all states or territories will have an Anzac Day public holiday on Monday, as the memorial day falls on a Saturday this year.

Blair Jackson

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BusinessCommentsPremiumAussies likely to miss out on massive pay bump

Australian bosses are dangling bigger pay packets to attract new workers – but there’s a simple reason why most will miss out.

Cameron Micallef

Millions of Australians have recouped the losses that plagued their superannuation accounts in March as tensions ease around the US-Iran conflict ... but those who panicked may have missed out.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumSuper funds recoup war losses, but only if you didn’t panic

Millions of Australians have recouped the losses that plagued their superannuation accounts in March as tensions ease around the US-Iran conflict ... but those who panicked may have missed out.

Ryan Johnson

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BREAKINGEye-watering amount Aussies paid in taxes

Australians paid a staggering amount in taxes across all levels of government in the last financial year, the latest figures show.

Blair Jackson

Queensland in 2025 racked up the largest insured loss damage bill it had recorded in over a decade. (HANDOUT/ENERGEX)

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Extreme weather's financial toll hits staggering sum

The eye-watering cost of extreme weather for 2025 has been revealed, sparking a warning the financial toll may only get worse.

Andrew Stafford

Australians will be able to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts.

FinanceKey detail in $1000 tax write-off pledge

More than 6.2 million Australians eligible to claim a $1000 tax deduction without receipts will have to wait.

Nathan Schmidt

Australians are now less satisfied with life than during the COVID-19 lockdowns. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessCommentsPremiumAustralians dissatisfied and fearful of job losses

More Australians are dissatisfied with the direction of the country than satisfied and worker job loss concern is akin to pandemic lockdown levels.

Poppy Johnston

Retirees would be better off under a proposal by the Actuaries Institute

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumPlan to help retirees spend their super has $1b budget hit

A proposal to move retirees out of taxed super accounts could cost the government about $1 billion a year, but supporters say it would leave older Australians better off and paying less tax.

Ryan Johnson