Fresh SMS scam rules and telco penalties unveiled by Australian communication watchdog
Australia's telecommunications watchdog has registered new rules requiring telcos to identify, track, and block scam SMS attempts, days after warning consumers about a new tide of fake job offer scams being shared via text message.
Small business groups put migration, skills, and IR reform on the agenda of landmark employment summit
On September 1-2, the Albanese government will make good on its election pledge to meet with business groups, union representatives, and social service advocates to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the Australian economy.
What is the effect of rising mortgage payments in Australia, and which suburbs are hurting the most?
As long as the RBA continues to hike interest rates, mortgage payments will rise. We take a look at which areas of the country are most affected.
ASIC focuses on harassing finfluencers but has nothing to say about Wall Street cartel
ASIC is doing little to stop thousands of retail shareholders being shafted in badly structured capital raisings compiled by global investment banks and complicit boards, says Stephen Mayne.
Adam Schwab: How Philip Lowe’s failures could help send Australia into a recession
Inflation and rising interest rates are pushing Australia towards a likely recession. And on the list of culprits, RBA governor Philip Lowe is very near the top.
Inflation, debt and de-globalisation: How a surging US dollar could hurt the world economy
The US dollar is the world’s reserve currency, which means it is used in most international transactions. As a result, changes in its value have implications for the entire global economy.
Modibodi acquired by Swedish multinational Essity for $140 million
Modibodi will join Essity's existing brands in the sector, including Libresse, Bodyform, Saba and Tom Organic.
Metricon lists $65 million worth of property amid tumultuous time for construction
At least 56 display homes were listed by Metricon in the last two weeks, from a $650,000 home in regional Victoria to a $3.2 million property in Melbourne.
Zip-owned personal finance app Pocketbook to close
The personal finance app owned by BNPL stalwart Zip will close next month, 10 years after it was founded with a mission to help Australians better manage their money.
Treasury will once again model the economic toll of climate change as Sydney businesses face yet another flood disaster
As SMEs across Sydney count the cost of yet another flood disaster, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the nation's top economic department will resume its modelling of the risks posed by climate change.
How SMEs can embrace good habits this new financial year
The new financial year is a perfect opportunity to get into good habits so you can set your business up to flourish.
John Durie: Small business on the losing side in the battle against staff shortages
Competition with big corporations to retain and hire staff amid widespread shortages is now emerging as a new hurdle for small business.
