Mass job cuts at major media firm months after merger
The company that owns the Seven Network, Triple M and The West Australian is cutting hundreds of jobs amid a slump in TV advertising revenue. Southern Cross Media Group said…
Supercheap Auto owner driving big store expansion
A major Australian retailer will ramp up its store footprint as it ruthlessly chases market share across the automotive, outdoor and sporting goods sectors. Super Retail Group, which owns Supercheap…
US consumer inflation breaks above four per cent
US consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East conflict, and giving more ammunition for…
Daniher family to ‘play on’ to continue legend’s legacy
Neale Daniher’s family have vowed to “play on” and continue his quest to find a cure for the “beast” he battled. The much-loved AFL legend and motor neurone disease advocate…
‘A bit messy’: jury still out on child social media ban
There is little sign of a dip in cyberbullying or image-based abuse in the six months since teenagers under 16 have been banned from social media. But, even without a…
‘Blood on your hands’: disability reforms blasted
Furious disabled Australians warn their lives could be put at risk and families broken apart under sweeping changes aimed at making the NDIS more financially sustainable. The overhaul – which…
BHP Paid Both Sides? New Twist In Simon Turner Case | The West Report
If we can’t buy you, we’ll sue you. That appears to be BHP’s modus operandi. The Big Australian has dropped its case against Michael West Media, but the case against…
Target-practice drone maker lauds spike on trade debut
An Australian company that makes cheap drones for armies to destroy during training has soared after making its stock exchange debut. Boresight shares were changing hands at 36c on Wednesday…
Back to the future: Kmart returning checkouts to exits
Two dozen more Kmarts will be refurbished with a new format that moves the cash registers back to the store entrances, and the group is also trialling a new concept…
Shares advance as retail, real estate stocks surge
Australia’s share market is on-track to snap a three-session losing streak as interest-rate sensitive stocks rebound on a softening local monetary policy outlook. The S&P/ASX200 rose 34.8 points by midday,…