The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an eye-watering $100m for next Thursday’s draw after this week’s draw failed to produce a division one winner for the $60m prize. Draw 1414 on Thursday, June 22, marks the first time in 2023 that the jackpot has climbed to such a figure and will be the biggest prize … [Read more…]
Westpac is offering car loan customers free charging for electric vehicles in order to support a green transition. Customers who finance an eligible electric vehicle will receive 1250 kWh of free public charging to use over 12 months from Chargefox stations. The offer equates to approximately 7000km squared of driving and an estimated $750 in … [Read more…]
Hoppus, and Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 performs at the Sahara Tent during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella) Getty Images for Coachella Each year the calendar has certain dates that everyone remembers: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Halloween. In … [Read more…]
The nation’s top executives have received pay rises much higher than the rate of inflation as everyday Australians battle the cost of living crisis. A new report from the Governance Institute of Australia has found senior executives in Australia’s largest listed companies were given pay rises double the rate of inflation. The base salaries of … [Read more…]
Almost half of all borrowers could be at risk of defaulting on their loans in just three months if they experience “shock” to their income or expenses, a report has revealed. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Financial Stability Review revealed the startling reality for many bank borrowers in April off the back of successive interest … [Read more…]
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The Pūhoi to Wellsford leg of the northern motorway has taken 42 years from planning to completion. Photo / Jonathan Kubiak Letter of the week: Delay shows why we lag behind As we edge closer to the long awaited opening of the Pūhoi to Wellsford leg of the northern motorway let’s hope Waka Kotahi NZ … [Read more…]
The majority of Australia’s highest earners live in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, new figures from the Australian Taxation Office confirm. New statistics, based on the more than 15 million tax returns filed in the 2020-21 financial year, reveal the average taxable income in Double Bay was $266,381. The postcode 2030 – encompassing Dover Heights, Rose Bay … [Read more…]
The response came too late and all wrong. By the time New York City had provided guidance to and marshaled resources for the public, the acrid, eye-burning, and otherworldly wildfire smoke had been choking the city for days. The smoke arrived Monday. “Our team is coordinating,” Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday, “but at the … [Read more…]
Fast-food giant Pizza Hut has been sold to an American franchise conglomerate in a shock move for thousands of Australian employees. US-based Flynn Group revealed on Thursday that it had purchased the Pizza Hut Australia licence from Sydney-based Allegro Funds. Pizza Hut Australia operates nearly 260 stores through Australia and employs about 4000 people. Chief … [Read more…]
FILL YOUR FREEZER & PANTRY WITH TASTY NUTRITIOUS FOODS It’s time to dig out that grill and this is a great way to do it. “Fare For All” will be in St. Joseph on Monday, June 5th, and if you get a chance, you should grab your credit card, cash, or checkbook and make sure … [Read more…]