Canadian Walmart workers sign first union deal

Canadian warehouse workers at Walmart have signed their first-ever collective agreement, a breakthrough that union leaders say is just the start of a broader fight to unionize major employers across the country.

Ebiking in Romania: Bears, Roots, and Blood

Tim Dowling's ebike holiday in Romania begins with a bear scare, a nasty shin injury from tree roots, and his wife tumbling into gorse. Day one of four promises more adventure.

Woman Uses Super for Weight-Loss Surgery to Get Hip Replacement

A 69-year-old nurse from Lithgow, NSW, withdrew $22,000 from her superannuation to pay for gastric sleeve surgery after being denied a hip replacement due to her weight. The procedure enabled her to lose weight, qualify for the hip replacement, and return

Agents Under Pressure as Listings Pile Up in Downturn

Real estate agents are under pressure as property listings surge and homes stay on the market longer. House prices are falling in Sydney and Melbourne, with a nationwide correction of up to 10% expected. Some agents face redundancies or are leaving the in

ASX 200 Falls 61 Points on Miners, Banks Drag

The ASX 200 dropped 61 points as iron ore prices slumped and Asian tech stocks plunged, weighing on miners and banks. Healthcare shares rallied over 3%, with CSL jumping 5.75%.

Negative Gearing Shift Fuels Housing Crisis

A new report reveals that changes in negative gearing by investors have significantly contributed to Australia's housing crisis, worsening affordability for first-home buyers.

White Collar Crime Overlooked by Public Service

Public service guardians have shown little interest in white collar crime, especially when it involves former colleagues. Treasury resisted a royal commission into banks, claiming no systemic issues existed.

Asda Chair Allan Leighton Optimistic on Turnaround

Allan Leighton, Asda's chair, remains confident the supermarket will fend off Aldi's challenge. Despite falling sales, he highlights investments, IT stability, and a focus on clothing and general merchandise as key to revival.

Insolvencies up 200% under Albanese: ASIC data

New ASIC data reveals insolvencies have soared 200% since Labor came to power, with construction and hospitality hardest hit. Shadow minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price blames economic mismanagement.

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