CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images LONDON — McDonald’s suffered a system failure Friday that left customers in some parts of the world unable to order food. “We are aware of a technology outage, which impacted our restaurants; the issue is now being resolved,” a McDonald’s spokesperson said. “We thank customers for their patience … Read more
The Big Macs are on hold with McDonald’s eateries across the country struck down by an IT glitch. Friday takeaway plans have been thrown into chaos for customers, with some stores closed completely and others only taking orders made with cash. The meltdown is understood to have started at 4.30pm (AEST), with issues with the … Read more
The Bunnings sausage sizzle is a beloved ritual for peckish weekenders heading to the hardware store, and a boost for local charities — but now it too has been hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Prices last month increased at the iconic barbecues across Australia, as the community groups fundraising at the fry-ups reported plummeting profits, … Read more
House prices have surged more than 30 per cent across Australia since the outbreak of COVID-19, a report has found. Since COVID was declared a global pandemic in March 2020, property group CoreLogic found its national home value index rose by 32.5 per cent. The increase meant the median value of an Australian house rose … Read more
A foreign spy ring recruited a former Australian politician and tried to get close to a prime minister’s family member before it was uncovered by the nation’s intelligence agency. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess revealed a dedicated espionage team from an unspecified country had been set up to specifically target Australia. “The team is aggressive and … Read more
Major changes to an “outdated” university loan repayment scheme have been recommended in an independent review into universities published on Friday. Relief for graduates could be allocated as soon as the May Federal Budget, according to Education Minister Jason Clare, who hinted at annual repayment savings of up to $1000 for some Australians, in response … Read more
An Australian minister has used a major international platform to warn Israel against launching a full-blown assault in southern Gaza. Finance Minister Senator Katy Gallagher reiterated concerns about an increasingly dire humanitarian situation in the besieged strip and further devastation an invasion would have in Rafah, where more than one million civilians are sheltering. “Australia … Read more
Australia’s two biggest supermarkets have been accused of misleading customers and bleeding their suppliers dry. Woolworths and Coles control 65 per cent of the grocery market and each reported profits of more than a billion dollars last year. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Supermarket giants accused of misleading customers and bleeding suppliers dry Stream the world’s … Read more
A Renesas Electronics Corp. central processing unit (CPU) board and microcontrollers. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics said Thursday that it would acquire Sydney-listed software company Altium for 9.1 billion Australian dollars ($5.89 billion) in cash, as it seeks to streamline its electronics design process. Renesas said it would … Read more
An ALDI ice cream maker sold just before Christmas across Australia has been recalled after a defect prompted fears the product could cause serious illness. The detachable quick-freeze bowl of the Ambiano Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker, if pierced, can leak a coolant into the ice cream mixture, and consumers have been urged to immediately … Read more
