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Savers miss out as banks exploit ‘consumer inertia’

Switching bank accounts and updating payment details is an inconvenience the consumer watchdog wants streamlined to stoke competition in the retail deposit market. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says …

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Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b

Victoria’s net debt prediction has jumped by more than $6 billion in six months and is now expected to reach $177.8b by 2027. The state government attributes that to infrastructure …

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Christmas appeal as Aussies struggle to make ends meet

Millions of Australians are cutting back expenses and many will go without entirely as Christmas places pressure on already stretched household budgets. More than 5.3 million people will not be …

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River Nile Learning Centre awarded for multicultural efforts and helping disadvantaged women

The River Nile Learning Centre (RNLC) is being recognised for its commitment to empowering disadvantaged women through education and multicultural efforts. On Tuesday December 19, the Melbourne-based organisation will be …

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NSW Government commits $15 million to support the gathering places of faith communities

The NSW Government is dedicating $15 million worth of grants towards the safety and security of places of worship and other places where faith communities gather regularly. This initiative is …

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Taxpayers cop fines after using unregistered tax agent

An unregistered tax accountant exposed her clients to fines and unexpected tax bills after unlawfully lodging hundreds of returns filled with dodgy deductions. Perth-based Jessa Van Stroe, who is also …

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Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings

A Sydney mayor has been sacked and banned from civil office for five years over findings he engaged in serious corrupt conduct. Angelo Tsirekas was on suspension following the release …

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Stubbornly high inflation to eat into real wage gains

Australian households are still on track for an improvement in their real wages in 2024, though less of a near-term gain than first expected. The mid-year budget update released on …

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Student who scored perfect 99.95 ATAR offered scholarships at two universities

On Monday morning, tens of thousands of young Victorians woke up to receive their ATAR marks and for many it was a proud moment. One of these students, who he …

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Urgent plea to preserve Greek language at Northcote High: A student’s testimonial

Neos Kosmos recently wrote about the disruption caused to the Northcote High School community due to the impending temporary “freeze” of the Modern Greek programme at the school due to …

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