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Older Aussie investors rush on Bitcoin

Older Australians are rushing to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in their quest for big financial returns – but they are...

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19th April 2021 5:04 AM

Bitcoin value sours past $40,000 AUD for the first time in history

Aussies ‘cult following’ of $7.50 product

Perth woman Brittany Garbutt made $5 million last year after sinking her entire life savings of $100,000 into the idea.

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18th April 2021 9:04 AM

Brittany Garbutt set up Pretzel Australia when she was just 23 and it now rakes in $5 million a year. Picture: Supplied

Claim cooked-up council slug ‘plot’ crushed food business

A slug and accusations of a slimy cover-up. Claims of a high-level plot to crush a family’s food business look headed for...

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17th April 2021 1:04 PM

A slug and accusations of a slimy cover-up. Claims of a high-level plot to crush a family’s food business look headed for court.

Southern Downs dog breeder pushes for major expansion

The proposal would see the Welsh corgi breeder’s operation grow 400 per cent. FULL PLANS HERE:

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17th April 2021 7:04 AM

BREEDER EXPANSION: These Eukey property owners want to bump up their corgi capacity by 400 per cent. Picture: supplied

Aussie company loses battle with US brand

A Melbourne Aboriginal-run fashion brand has lost a two-year legal battle with US clothing brand Gap, forcing them to...

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17th April 2021 6:04 AM

Jet ski operator accused of impersonating rival

A turf war has broken out between rival watersports operators, with one company accusing another of impersonating its...

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17th April 2021 5:04 AM

A turf war has broken out between rival watersports operators, with one company accusing another of impersonating its business to steal customers.

Watchdog probes Qld builder over closure fears

Queensland’s building watchdog says it is investigating PlanBuild Homes after complaints from clients that it is “shutting...

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16th April 2021 3:04 PM

Queensland’s building watchdog says it is investigating PlanBuild Homes after complaints from clients that it is “shutting down its business.”

Packer barred from Crown board

The NSW gaming regulator has reached an agreement with James Packer preventing him from seeking representation on the board...

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16th April 2021 2:04 PM

The NSW gaming regulator has reached an agreement with James Packer preventing him from seeking representation on the board of Crown Resorts.

Push to wind up Greensill with debts of $4.9bn

Greensill Capital hasn’t filed an Australian tax return for at least five years, say administrators, who recommend...

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16th April 2021 12:04 PM

Greensill Capital hasn’t filed an Australian tax return for at least five years, say administrators, who recommend liquidation.

CC Amatil shareholders back $9.8bn takeover

Investors have voted to end 117 years of local corporate history, supporting a European giant’s swallowing of Coca-Cola...

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