Kmart breached spam laws more than 200,000 times despite multiple warnings from the media watchdog. The Australian retailer has paid a $1.3 million fine for its breaches, having sent a stack of marketing emails to people who had already unsubscribed. An Australian Communications and Media Authority investigation found technology, system and procedural failures caused the … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when Global News readers share photos of their pets getting into the holiday spirit. We asked you to share photos of your fuzzy, furry and four-legged friends dressed up in their most festive holiday gear, and like the Big Guy on Christmas Eve, you delivered. We received … Read more
If you want a simple Christmas recipe that will make a big impression, you can’t go past this spiced cherry sauce. Plus, it’s so versatile it makes the perfect last-minute gift for the family and friends you’ve forgotten to buy for. For more information about Lyndey Milan’s upcoming culinary tours to Puglia and Morocco, head … Read more
Thousands of education students will receive scholarships worth up to $40,000 as part of the federal government’s push to boost the number of teachers across the nation. The scheme will offer 5000 scholarships to teaching students who begin studying next year, specifically targeting high-achieving school-leavers, mid-career professionals, First Nations people, those from remote or regional … Read more
A national recall has been issued after defects were found in a range of Ford model cars, sparking safety concerns. The issues affect Ford Mustangs made between 2019 and 2023, with an estimated 9000 cars to be recalled. The department regulator stated that due to a software issue, brake fluid warning lights may not illuminate … Read more
The amount of money Aussies will need to retire to maintain their living standards has increased by as much as 8 per cent. According to the latest figures from Super Consumers Australia, an independent organisation that has partnered with CHOICE, its revised retirement targets reflect cost of living increases and higher rates of the Age … Read more
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted the Federal Government could introduce an electric vehicle (EV) tax in the coming years to recoup lost fuel excise revenue as people move away from petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. At the National Press Club of Australia, Dr Chalmers spoke about the mooted tax, without giving specifics on how it … Read more
The Boxing Day sales are a great time to purchase those big ticket items you’ve been saving for, like furniture, mattresses and bedding. With this in mind, you might want to add Sleep Republic’s epic 15 per cent off sitewide sale to your wishlist, particularly if your bedroom needs a revamp. Using the code BOXINGDAY15, … Read more
The Australian jobs which underwent the biggest advertised pay increases last year have been revealed. According to data by Seek, which analyses the growth of advertised salaries for various roles, many common jobs saw decent increases in 2023. But the highest increase in advertised pay in Australia went to those in the insurance and superannuation … Read more
Nearly 20% of college students say they look to social media most often for financial advice, a recent poll from Generation Lab and Morning Brew finds. TikTok has emerged as one of the leading platforms for financial advice, with 34% of Gen Z saying they get their financial advice there, according to SmartAsset. The hashtag … Read more
