Emilia Terzon
‘Bit of a culture shock’: COVID-19 made a tree change alluring – but that trend may not last
A tree change has never been more alluring but population experts believe some city dwellers going regional during the pandemic will find “it’s...
‘A rort everyone was in on’: ASIC takes Westpac to court over ‘dud’ credit insurance
A controversial practice where consumers are sold “junk insurance” when they go to take out a home loan, credit card, or even...
A wave of COVID-19 business failures may not come, but 2021 will still be excruciating for some
With insolvency protections being wound back and JobKeeper ending in just two months, accountants are being prepared to deal with a wave...
Lorna Jane in court over ‘anti-virus’ activewear as ACCC focuses on dodgy pandemic claims
The consumer watchdog is taking Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane to court for trying to sell clothes they said could protect against...
Reserve Bank interest rate cut could see you get less money back on your savings
It might not be the worst problem to have during a recession, but for Australians with decent savings in the bank, record...
Qantas to chase new Asian routes, with flights to UK and US unlikely for another year
Australians are unlikely to fly to the United States or UK on Qantas for another year, with its chief executive outlining that...
Stationery chain kikki.K is placed into voluntary administration in tough retail environment
Another major Australian retail chain has collapsed, with the receiver warning that more could follow, as consumer confidence remains shaky. Almost 500...
Hummock Hill Island development approved after Queensland government intervention
A billion-dollar development on a remote and largely untouched Queensland island has been given the green light, against the wishes of the...
Fishermen rescued after clinging to capsized tinny for 13 hours at sea
A humble Esky has helped rescuers find two missing fishermen whose tinny capsized in precarious waters off central Queensland. Capricorn Helicopter Rescue...
Bitumen melting on Bruce Highway south of Mackay trashes truck tyres
Another case of melting bitumen, this time on the Bruce Highway, has destroyed the tyres of at least one heavy vehicle in...