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Tradie skincare brand Frasé raises $1.2m for US push
Tradie skincare brand Frasé has raised $1.2 million to expand into the US after building an Australian customer base around sun, sweat and dust.
Telstra outage compensation: Senate grilling hits trust
Telstra outage compensation is turning into a trust test, with senators pressing the carrier on business losses and a clunky claims process.
Origin Energy refund: 4,500 customers owed money back
Origin Energy refund customers are due about $60 each after claims a 'cheaper' plan wasn't cheaper. The real lesson is to check your bill.
Fuel prices 2026: oil spike to hit diesel first
Fuel prices 2026 are headed higher after a 10% oil jump, with diesel likely to hurt tradies, farmers and towing rigs before unleaded.
Kalgoorlie housing crunch leaves mining students in cars
Kalgoorlie housing crunch has mining students couch-surfing, paying motel rates and sleeping in cars while Curtin hunts more beds.
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Australia digital arrival cards: paper forms on the way out
Australia digital arrival cards are set to replace paper forms over 12 to 18 months, ending one of the most annoying parts of landing home.
The tech stack keeping ageing parents at home a bit longer
Tech for ageing parents at home can ease the panic and the bills, but smart TVs, cameras and voice assistants only work if privacy and setup stay simple.
Why El Niño food prices could sting your next backyard cook-up
El Niño food prices in Australia could mean dearer meat, coffee and camping staples, even if supermarket shelves stay full.
Australia house prices still not affordable after 10% dip
Australia house prices can fall 10% and still leave buyers grinding for deposits, long commutes and mortgage stress.
A Pub, a Whisky Shelf and One Last Crack at Saving Hill End
Hill End pub revival needs more than reopened taps. The old gold town needs beds, dinner and a reason for weekenders to stay the night.
Father's Day gifts for dads 2026: 5 picks worth buying
Father's Day gifts for dads in 2026 are easiest when you buy one solid upgrade: Weber kettle, Makita drill, Helinox chair, Glenfiddich 12 or Bambino Plus.
When the 5% deposit scheme starts helping $200k buyers
First Home Guarantee loans now reach $200k-plus borrowers, shrinking the deposit hurdle while crowding the same starter homes.
Winter lawn care for couch grass: what to do before spring
Winter lawn care for couch grass is mostly about restraint: mow higher, water lightly, skip feeding dormant turf and get on top of weeds before spring.
New Dad Gear That Matters, and the Stuff We'd Skip
New dad gear gets expensive fast. We cut the list to the safe, useful stuff, then show which flashy baby buys can wait or be skipped.
Bucks party ideas: how to plan one nobody regrets
Bucks party ideas work best when the groom sets the brief, the budget is capped early and the schedule stays short enough that mates actually enjoy it.
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