Amid concerns young Australians have been locked out of a wild property market, the NSW government has announced the construction of 18,000 homes in Sydney’s south-west. The new precincts will include 7000 homes at Lowes Creek Maryland, 7000 at Glenfield, 2400 at Leppington and 1600 in Wilton. Planning Minister Rob Stokes told Jim Wilson the […]

McDonald’s Australia, AKA Macca’s, is celebrating its 50 year anniversary. The first Australian franchise opened in Yagoona in 1971, and over 1000 more restaurants have been established since. CEO Andrew Gregory told Ray Hadley more than 1.3 million Australians have worked as crew members over the decades. “What we offer for so many young people […]

Research undertaken by UNSW has declared home ownership out of reach for young Sydneysiders. Judo Bank advisor and respected economist Warren Hogan told Jim Wilson the current market is “very worrying” for under 35s. The NSW government has floated a reform of stamp duty, including a $25,000 grant for first home buyers. Whilst such a […]

Australia and the United Kingdom have struck a free trade agreement, opening up new opportunities for agricultural exports. More details will emerge when Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British counterpart Boris Johnson sign an ‘in-principle’ agreement this afternoon, after last minute talks at Downing Street. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud told Deborah Knight the agreement will […]

Business owners in the hospitality industry are pleading with unemployed Australians to take up the oversupply of jobs in the sector. The federal government’s so-called ‘DobSeeker’ hotline has received more than 300 complaints about job seekers falsifying application information or ditching interviews. Sydney chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan is one of many with vacancies ready […]

Small businesses in Victoria that ask customers to check in with QR codes and wear masks are being subject to scathing online reviews. Prominent media lawyer John-Paul Cashen told Deborah Knight businesses can sue for defamation. “If you post a negative review, then you’re responsible for it and the laws of defamation apply to you.” […]