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Two thirds of readers surveyed think it is time for employees to return to the office or in person work, according to an exclusive poll taken.

The effects of a dozen interest rate hikes since May 2022 are taking hold as Australia enters a period of 'disinflation'.

Previously, Musk said he was bidding "adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds".

Two of Australia's most recognisable retail brands are about to become even more closely linked through a merger creating one $10 billion discount giant.

The number of notes in circulation declined for the first time since dollars and cents were introduced in 1966.

The A-Leagues side has been put into voluntary receivership after businessman Tony Sage relinquished his ownership of the club.

Cannon-Brookes co-founded Atlassian and has a fortune of about $19 billion according to the AFR's rich list.

'If it goes on like this for another six or seven months like this, we're going to close.'

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed that in June, the number of employed Australians increased by 33,000 people.

The streaming giant said it added nearly six million paid subscribers during the three months ending in June, bringing its total to more than 238 million globally.

Telstra is set to axe almost 500 jobs in a major cost cutting move aimed at "reshaping the business" to "remain competitive and efficient".

The NSW government has to cough up damages to two businesses affected by the delayed construction of the Sydney light rail, with more court claims expected to follow.

Administrators are urgently seeking a buyer to save the Australian brand, which is stocked in Coles, Woolworths independent grocers and convenience stores.

The Town and Country Hotel has been a longtime part of the St Peter's scenery in the city's inner west, dating all the way back to 1821.

Its supermarkets were formerly known as Woolworths, but rebranded in 2011.

Customers of one of Australia's biggest energy providers have been warned to expect "unwelcome news" in the coming weeks, in an ominous email sent out this morning.

The filing this week claims that Shein is in violation of a law originally crafted to prosecute organised crime.

The Finance Sector Union believes two of the other big four banks will soon follow suit.

Michele Bullock has been named as the next governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), to replace outgoing chief Philip Lowe when his term ends on September 17.

The novel move comes amid warnings the textile industry is set to become the world's second biggest polluter.

A spokesperson confirmed to 9News.com.au the restructuring came on the back of a few staff quitting their positions.

Multiple traders across Melbourne's CBD have been placed into administration as cost-of-living struggles continue to hit businesses hard.

From mining magnates, to technology entrepreneurs and packaging company heiresses, here's the top 10.

The founder said changing market dynamics, the pandemic and increased competition from international retailers led to the "difficult decision".

Kmart's Port Adelaide store, located inside the Port Adelaide Plaza Shopping Centre, will close in the "coming months" as shoppers are directed to nearby stores.

The company's website has been updated with a message for visitors, following the fatality.

Threads is billed as a text-based version of Instagram that the company says provides "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations".

Australian brokering service Openmarkets has been hit with a record $4.5 million fine following a scathing ruling over suspicious trading on its platform and a failure to comply with integrity rules.

The brewery behind one of Australia's biggest beers has jumped into the ongoing furore around the Ashes with a cheeky dig at the English cricket team.

Chocoholics are being warned the cost of the sweet stuff is set to rise.

If you've been thinking something's been missing from the servo shelves lately, you're not wrong.

Some Australians are ditching their credit and debit cards this week in protest of what they say is an increasingly cashless society.

Meta has good timing because Twitter users are growing frustrated with Musk's changes and looking for a viable alternative, an expert says.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates on hold at 4.1 per cent, but has warned that more hikes will be needed to contain inflation.

It's "unsurprising" that the reduction of work hours without a pay cut improved employees' wellbeing and boosted productivity, an Aussie business expert said.

Four Pillars sold half the business to Lion in 2019 as it expanded and has now sold the remainder.

The partners have exited or will exit the firm after an investigation found professional and governance breaches.

The restrictions could result in users being locked out of Twitter for the day after scrolling through several hundred tweets

China's Trip.com, one of the world's largest online travel agencies, is introducing new childcare subsidies worth 1 billion yuan ($206 million) to encourage its 32,000 employees to have kids.

The South Australian bakery behind the state's beloved frog cakes could be bringing the treat nationwide under a new owner.

The construction industry is in turmoil, with more than 2000 companies going into liquidation in two years.

The surprise result puts the expectation of a near-inevitable interest rate hike next month in doubt.

Economists are talking about how "sticky" inflation is. This is what that term actually means.

PwC, one of the world's big four consulting firms, is selling its government advisory business in Australia for just cents after a scandal left its reputation in shreds.

Latitude's woes could become even costlier after being hit with a $1 million lawsuit by a former mayoral candidate who says the firm's negligence meant his personal details were shared on the dark web.

Travel has come a long way since the age of Silk Road caravans and daunting sea voyages -– and will continue to transform in years to come. From autonomous taxis to passenger drones, here's a peek at what's coming down the runway.

The Bank of England has imposed a 13th consecutive rate hike, and concerns are growing Australia's heading in the same direction.

The two — who in the past jostled for a high spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index before Musk became the world's richest man — have clashed before.

The likes of Apple, Microsoft, TikTok and Disney of course made the cut, but some may not have expected to see some of the others - unless you consider yourself particularly influenced by Crocs.

Ernest Hillier, the iconic Australian chocolate brand that claims to be the country's "longest continuously operating confectioner", has gone into voluntary administration.