Woolworths is set to drop the prices on its spring essentials in-store from Wednesday, with an average decrease in price of 23 per cent across hundreds of items. More than 450 products are set to drop in price, with fresh proteins and pantry staples included in the price cuts. “Our customers have told us they’re … Read more
As much as $80 million in toll rebates is sitting unclaimed by NSW residents, with most of that money owed to residents in Sydney’s western suburbs. The latest government figures reveal approximately 350,000 drivers across Sydney are eligible for cash back on their toll spend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussies owed as much as $80m … Read more
When Laura* received a call from NAB Bank telling her that her bank account had been compromised, she immediately leapt into action. But the person on the other end of the line was not trying to help Laura at all. The scammer instructed Laura to download software and transfer nearly $5000 to secure the money … Read more
The staggering number of savings needed to retire has been revealed, with the cost of retirement rising by almost 4 per cent over the past year. These pressures have resulted in further financial strain on retirees, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said. Retirees are having to compensate with rising costs for essential … Read more
The highest-paid graduates in Australia have been revealed, with a gap of almost $40,000 between their salary and the lowest-paid graduates. The analysis comes from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) survey program, which is funded by the Federal Government’s Department of Education. Its new report reveals the salaries Australian graduates are being … Read more
A young Aussie finance guru has revealed the importance of paying yourself first if you want to save money. Mum-of-one Queenie Tan, 27, from Sydney, is worth over $500,000 after she started getting smarter about money from a young age when she was raised by a single dad. She became “financially independent” after she landed … Read more
Tradespeople across Brisbane have opened up how much money they earn in their respective jobs. From fire technicians to traffic controllers, the workers revealed a huge variation in pay packets depending on the trade and the level of experience. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Brisbane tradesmen reveal their earnings. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: … Read more
For many teenagers, making a living on the side of their school work is top of mind. But few do it as successfully as Harry Edwards. The 20-year-old from Melbourne started a side hustle in his teens that is now turning over more than a million dollars. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download … Read more
A new analysis warns that Canada’s major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a “downward spiral” unless major new streams of operating revenue open up. In a report published in late May, Leading Mobility Canada said the $120-billion in expansions planned for those transit systems … Read more
A Victorian man has found a life-changing gold nugget estimated to be worth about $100,000. Luke Phillips, who posts metal-detecting videos on his YouTube channel Dig It Detecting, found the almost 1kg nugget in the Goldfields region. Phillips said he had found a total of 0.6g of gold in small nuggets close to the surface … Read more
