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Dozens of Origin customers' full bank accounts, ID numbers accessed in breach
Origin Energy says as many as 60 customers had their full bank account numbers accessed by a hacker in July, but customer data has not been leaked or disclosed publicly. Source link
As costs rise and income falls, live music industry hopes to reverse decline
Venues are struggling to bring acts and put on gigs as the costs for all aspects of live shows rise. Source link
Union row with BHP deepens after officials kicked off Port Hedland site
The ETU accuses BHP of illegally removing elected representatives at the miner’s Port Hedland operations, while the mining giant claims the union’s representatives were acting aggressively towards a female staffer. Source link
Australian dollar climbs as global bond sell-off ramps up — as it happened
The Australian dollar is pushing higher again in Asian trade as the global bond sell-off intensifies. Source link
They don't need oil changes or spark plugs but is it cheaper to run an EV?
The electric vehicle share of Australia’s car market has almost tripled in the first half of 2026 amid the cost-of-living crisis and fuel shock. Here’s what you need to know about maintenance and running costs. Source link
'Making trouble': Court unseals Murdoch family succession documents
Newly unsealed court documents reveal how the world’s biggest family succession drama played out in court, and the crucial role an Australian executive played. Source link
Why it's households, not the government with the debt problem
As the US crosses the $40 trillion mark it’s easy to look at dollar signs but ratio to GDP is more relevant, writes Ian Verrender. Source link
Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences?
There are situations in which Australians can access their superannuation early, but there can consequences for their tax and Centrelink payments. Source link
Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 4.5pc in July, the highest level in the post-COVID era, reducing the chance of another rate hike in September. Source link
Industry condemns labour hire company that misled inspectors on farm
The Queensland Strawberry Growers Association president condemns the operators of a former labour hire provider for deliberately falsifying documents and breaching workplace laws. Source link