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As I sit at my desk, I’m faced with the ATO’s latest assessment. It’s higher than my monthly mortgage payment. This is a reality many Australians are dealing with this year. Social media is full of stories of people owing the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) thousands. Even an Uber Eats driver was hit with a … Read more
This Christmas, Coca-Cola is calling on Australians to help. They aim to donate 10,000 meals to The Salvation Army. This shows how big Coca-Cola’s plan is to help those in need during the holidays. Coca-Cola and The Salvation Army are teaming up. They want to help local communities by providing food. This partnership lets Australians … Read more
Aussie shoppers might see a big win, with a class action lawsuit against Coles and Woolworths. It could give up to $1,300 to each customer. The lawsuit was started by Gerard Malouf & Partners after the ACCC looked into Coles and Woolworths’ pricing. Legal firm Gerard Malouf & Partners says shoppers could get $200 to … Read more
A technical problem has restricted thousands of Australians from using important government services. This issue started around 3 pm on Monday and has been reported on social media and online. People can’t log into the MyGov website or apps, which means they can’t get to services like Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support. More than 1,000 … Read more
Yugo Canteen, a group of restaurants in Queensland, owes the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) $959,634.87. This is 96% of the total $997,236.14 owed to all creditors. The company wants to pay off this debt by giving the ATO $165,000 over 24 months. This is just 15.04 cents for every dollar owed. Scott Hoskins, Yugo Canteen’s … Read more
In 2022, Australians lost a staggering $3.1 billion to scams, with banking-related fraud accounting for approximately $425 million of these losses. According to the ACCC’s Scamwatch, there was a 188% increase in bank impersonation scams between 2021 and 2022, with major banks like HSBC increasingly under scrutiny for their role in protecting customers. The Australian … Read more
Australians are facing a big risk with $1.04 billion on forgotten travel cards. These cards are easy targets for cybercriminals. Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn warns of hackers taking hundreds of dollars from these cards. The average card has about $300 on it. This scam has left many Aussies in awkward spots. For example, 2GB … Read more
CDs from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s are now worth over $10,000 in Australia. Their value has skyrocketed due to their rarity. This is often because they were made in small numbers or had special packaging. Things like how popular the artist is, the disc’s historical importance, and its condition all play a part in … Read more
The Australian federal government has made a big promise. They will give Rex Airlines $80 million to keep their regional flights running. This money is key to keeping air services alive for communities in remote Australia. These services are vital for getting to medical care, tourism spots, and business meetings. Rex Airlines has been facing … Read more
Discover how this Aussie side hustle turned into a profitable venture, making $10,000 in just 20 days. Learn the strategies that led to this impressive income stream