Drinkers are facing another hike in the cost of liquor, with Australia’s tax on spirits set to tip over the $100 per litre mark for the first time. Already paying some of the highest taxes on spirits in the world, Australians are being warned to expect further cost increases. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Bad news for … Read more
If, like about half the population, you’ve left it until now to source the food and drink you’re going to need to host that barbecue, dinner party or Christmas feast, you wouldn’t be alone in feeling a bit stressed. But help is at hand via the popular Aussie alcohol service Jimmy Brings, which wants to … Read more
More people are being forced to use buy now pay later services to pay for basics such as food and petrol, as the cost of living and inflation continue to rise. A new survey of financial counsellors found more than 80 per cent said clients were using buy now pay later for general retail. However, … Read more
“Don’t get me started on Karen’s Diner … Karen’s Diner behaved like total Karens.” Andy Pobjoy, one of the owners of Piano Bar Geelong, has bitten his tongue until now about his experience working with Karen’s Diner. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Karen’s Diner closes three stores. Pobjoy is just one of the people involved in … Read more
In the days leading up to Christmas it can be difficult to figure out whether your local Woolworths, Coles and ALDI supermarket is open over the festive season in 2023. Whether it’s grocery shopping for pre-Christmas gatherings or the big day itself, it’s important to know when your local store is open and closed. Here’s … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — Watching a countdown of the auction’s final minutes on Monday, Erin Holcomb couldn’t believe it: the sale price kept jumping for the rare, gold Nike Air Jordan 3s that were anonymously dropped in the donation chute of the Oregon shelter where she works in Portland. “In the last five minutes it went … Read more
Australia’s leading retailers – Kmart, Bunnings, Big W, Target and Westfield – have released their trading hours for the Christmas and Boxing Day break in 2023. The list makes it easy to plan some last-minute Christmas shopping – as well as take advantage of some great Boxing Day bargains. Kmart has many 24-hour stores operating … Read more
Still not tired from Black Friday and Christmas shopping? One of Australia’s biggest shopping events – Boxing Day – is just around the corner, and Amazon has kicked things off early, launching its highly-anticipated Boxing Day sale today (December 22). From 00.01 (AEDT) on December 22 until 11.59 December 28, shoppers can get their hands … Read more
One of Australia’s biggest banks has increased its fixed rates for borrowers for the second time in just over a week. NAB on Friday announced it would increase the fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors by up to 0.20 per cent. Those increases follow similar hikes last Friday, resulting in some rates increasing by up … Read more
Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of child abuse. For 20 years, Natanya Pienaar was gagged by the legal system in order to protect a man who stole her childhood. But the moment Hermanus “Manie” Senekal was convicted of molestation and rape, Natanya proudly stood baring the scars of her survival. For more Real Life … Read more
