business
Chargeback fraud cripples businesses as banks fail to take responsibility
Despite evidence proving a customer accidentally lodged a chargeback, the bank denied the dispute from a small business owner. It raises the question of what protections are in place for this modern type of fraud. Source link
The 'little shampoo business' selling 'false hope' to women
Sellers for a multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. But former insiders say that, for most, the reality is far from what is being sold on social media. Source link
Aussie wine exports plunge as drinkers cut back worldwide
A new report reveals Australian wine exports have dropped to their lowest level in 22 years amid cost of living pressures and a global decline in alcohol consumption. Source link
Live: Wall Street sinks after a divided Fed keeps rates on hold, ASX slips
It was a wild night on Wall Street with all key indices closing sharply lower after the Fed kept rates on hold. The ASX has opened lower. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Poultry farmers concerned about local bird flu spread
Poultry farmers and coastal communities are on alert after confirmation of the local spread of H5 bird flu in South Australia. Source link
80yo cancer patient's rent jumps 41pc as housing subsidy ends
Advocates call for a National Rental Affordability Scheme 2.0 after thousands of people participating in subsidies face rent hikes. Source link
The everyday items that have gone up in price — and what's gone down
The good news this week is inflation has eased slightly. The bad news is it remains stubbornly high. So we’ve tracked how the prices of everyday items have changed. Source link
Solar is cheap, but building enough of it can be difficult
Australia is the world’s biggest iron ore exporter, but the Australian Renewable Energy Agency says ultra-low-cost solar could make it a green iron superpower. Source link
Pharmaceutical company bows to pressure, offers life-saving drug for free
Breast cancer patients were considering removing their ovaries until the maker of Zoladex 3.6mg said they would give the drug away rather than list it on the PBS. Source link
How a wealth management firm swindled older Australians
Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company’s licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist. Source link