Vogue Beauty Awards: ‘Spend trend’ revealed as Aussies indulge in skincare, makeup
We may have all gone broke as a result of the crippling cost of living crisis, but there’s one little luxury we’re not prepared to give up. Australians are continuing to indulge in beauty products and appointments wherever possible, despite rising costs and tighter budgets, research conducted by The GrowthContinue Reading
Cisco is aiming to make your data center, and your company, greener than ever
Cisco has unveiled plans for a major sustainability push as the company looks to go greener than ever. With rising energy bills affecting businesses across the world, the company has revealed a number of initiaties aimed at lessening the environmental impact of technology. The push was emphasized by company CEOContinue Reading
Interest rates: RBA boss Philip Lowe defends latest rate hike
Australians hoping for a pay rise to soften the blow of soaring cost of living have been warned to lower their expectations by the Reserve Bank boss. Governor Philip Lowe said while it was perfectly understandable for the lowest paid to get a wage boost, accepting the argument all workersContinue Reading
RBA hikes interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.10% at June meeting
Australia’s central bank has just delivered another blow to borrowers across the country as it hiked interest rates yet again. On Tuesday afternoon, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.10 per cent. That’s a significant jump from the historicContinue Reading
Northern beaches, Sydney: Jellyfish sting leaves swimmers with nasty rash
A popular swim spot on Sydney’s northern beaches has been overwhelmed by a population of stinging jellyfish that leaves a painful rash on those it touches. Narrabeen locals have reported an influx of the small jellyfish washing up in ocean pools and stinging swimmers with their tentacles. The native animalsContinue Reading
New data reveals Aussies’ favourite supermarkets
New data has revealed that Aussies are spending $194 per week on groceries, a massive $1040 increase per household over 12 months, with nearly half of the population ranking groceries as one of their most stressful expenses. The 2023 Finder Retail Awards surveys savvy shoppers to select the nation’s favouriteContinue Reading
Cricket World Test Championship Final, Day 1 live: updates, news, teams, Travis Head
Australia has dominated the first day of the World Test Championship Final after Travis Head made history in a remarkable innings. After two years and 69 Test matches, Australia and India were the two teams left to fight for world supremacy in the longest form of the game. Stream OverContinue Reading
Economy: Household savings at lowest level in 15 years
The latest round of economic figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday show household savings have fallen to a 15-year low. The National Accounts data shows the household saving ratio plunged from 4.4 per cent in the December quarter, to 3.7 per cent in March — theContinue Reading
Groom caught on phone texting while walking down the aisle with bride
A groom who appears to be texting while walking down the aisle with his new bride is copping serious criticism. Footage of the unidentified newlyweds leaving a church after saying “I do” has been widely shared by outraged social media users after many spotted the groom was on his phoneContinue Reading
Toshakhana case: Pakistan court grants protective bail to Imran Khan till June 21
LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Wednesday granted protective bail to former prime minister Imran Khan till June 21 after a fresh FIR was registered against him for committing forgery in selling the state gifts.Earlier on Wednesday, the Pakistan government registered a case of fraud and forgery against former prime ministerContinue Reading