A popular iced coffee brand has been quietly pulled from supermarket shelves nationally. Coca-Cola Australia has discontinued production of Barista Bros, which specialised mainly in iced coffee products. In a statement provided to 7NEWS.com.au, the beverage giant said the “difficult decision” was made after “careful consideration”. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our … Read more
A NSW driver has copped a $283 penalty for unwittingly breaking a little-known parking rule. The driver left their car on the grass out the front of their home in Seaforth, in Northern Sydney, on Saturday and came back to discover a parking fine waiting for them. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Hyundai recalls thousands of … Read more
More than a million families battling the cost of living will get some relief with the federal government’s new childcare rebate boost coming into effect. From Monday, families earning more than $80,000 and less than $530,000 with one or more children under five will receive childcare subsidies of up to 90 per cent depending on … Read more
A popular Asian restaurant with two locations in Melbourne has gone into administration as an emotional post from the company’s co-founder details the company’s struggles. Calia, a restaurant-to-retail brand launched in 2016, went into administration on June 28 according to documents filed with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Co-founded by Jason Chang and … Read more
An Australian online clothing retailer has collapsed suddenly, becoming the latest business to fall victim to rising costs and falling consumer demand. Australian Made Clothes announced the shock closure via social media this week, confirming the e-commerce business australianmadeclothes.com.au would be shutting. “We simply can’t continue operating,” the post read. “We would like to thank … Read more
A popular coffee chain, with four locations in Melbourne, has gone into administration. Puzzle Coffee went into voluntary administration on June 28, according to documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) The café chain, which boasts cafés at Swanston St, Melbourne Central, Southern Cross Station and Chadstone Shopping Centre, said they are … Read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia will get its first woman leader as the federal government chooses not to extend Philip Lowe’s tenure. Lowe will be replaced by Michele Bullock, the current deputy governor of the central bank. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Michele Bullock named new RBA leader. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has repeatedly expressed his admiration … Read more
Been meaning to buy new specs, get a dental check up or treat yourself to a massage? Arrange it quickly — if you can. As 2023 comes to an end, Australians are being reminded there’s limited time left to claim on private health insurance extras before the extras ‘reset’ in the new year. And Aussies … Read more
A $100 million settlement has been reached on behalf of Colonial First State superannuation fund members who were allegedly charged excessive fees, with thousands eligible for reimbursements. The class action alleged the super trustee charged excessive fees as part of arrangements to pay ongoing commissions to financial advisers who did not provide continuing services to … Read more
Australians attempting to lodge their tax return are reporting being stuck in a queue landing page — some for more than an hour — as the tax office deals with a huge volume of people accessing the site. Logging in to myGov and visiting the Australian Tax Office website directs some people to a waiting … Read more
