Finance

Loan fundingAPRA takes action against Westpac

The financial regulator is taking action against Westpac after the bank breached liquidity standards and was found to have an immature and reactive risk culture.

Steven Deare

Company cullQantas cuts 2000 jobs as part of recovery plan

It’s a another “tough day” at Qantas with the announcement ground handling jobs at 10 airports across the country will be outsourced.

Maria Bervanakis

EducationHundreds of schools smashed by disasters

The one-two punch of bushfires and COVID-19 took an immense toll on NSW schools, a new report has found.

Anton Nilsson

Job searchResume tips to actually get the job

A little effort goes a long way when putting together a job application that will stand out. Here’s how to give yours an edge.

Amanda Rose

InvestingHow to pick a winning stock and make money

The top 20 shares of the past 20 years have some common traits, say specialists, that keen investors can learn from.

Anthony Keane

Power playerWolfensohn was a giant on the global stage

International financier and multimillionaire, Olympian, cellist, A-list networker, president of the World Bank and Middle East peace envoy — James Wolfensohn was a modern renaissance man.

Don Woolford

New launchInterest grows in WA money matters app

WA-based fintech WeMoney is one of the sector’s newest players but is already making strides to separate itself from the industry giants.

Kate Purnell

Study tipsHow to choose the right university degree

Many school leavers choose the wrong qualification to study at uni, often pressured into preferences by other people. Here’s what you should do instead.

Cara Jenkin

Delivery infoAustralia Post’s Christmas parcel cut-off dates

A record number of parcels are expected to be delivered this Christmas. Here are the dates you need to know to ensure your goods arrive on time.

Sophie Elsworth

Warning signsWhiplashed $7tr housing market faces big stress test

While the housing strength is good news for the economy’s recovery further gains risk fuelling the bubble that is destined to pop one day, leaving a trail of bad debts.

Michael Heath

OpinionWhat you must do even when not job hunting

Making yourself look employable isn’t something you should do only when you’re looking for work, writes Amanda Rose. Here’s what to do each week.

Amanda Rose

Career tipsWhat job-seekers must do as competition spikes

Competition for work is set to swell as welfare assistance is wound back, but there are ways job-seekers can give themselves a competitive edge.

Melanie Burgess

See the listAir fryers and Dyson on sale: Black Friday deals start early

Black Friday sales are starting early as retailers manage crowds through COVID. Here’s how to get great appliance deals.

Anthony Keane

ExclusiveCost of COVID: What you’re paying more and less for

The coronavirus recession has kept inflation extremely low, but a surprising number of household costs have climbed. See the list and how you can reset your budget.

Anthony Keane

Virus falloutDebt paydowns lift Pioneer Credit to record

The debt recovery company says many customers used the pandemic as an opportunity to reduce overdue debt.

Sean Smith

Consumers warnedBuy now pay later users being ripped off as they skip meals

An alarming new report has revealed buy now pay later shoppers are forgoing meals and taking out other loans just so they can meet their repayments.

Sophie Elsworth

Doors shutBomb threats close all NAB branches

National Australia Bank branches across the country have been forced into a shutdown over what the big four bank described as a “physical security threat”.

Daniel Newell

‘Encouraging sign’Aussies ‘bouncing back’ with surge in loan repayments

Australia’s economy recovery is gathering pace, with two-thirds of all loans deferred now being paid back in full.

Lanai Scarr

Unexpected gainPrivate health insurers’ $900m windfall from pandemic

The pandemic has proven profitable for private health insurers, with most increasing premiums despite paying for less procedures.

Sue Dunlevy

Insolvency waveSolvency firm offers digital solution in tough times

With Australia facing a tidal wave of insolvencies when JobKeeper ends in March, a company is offering a unique digital solution to help mum and dad businesses in Western Australia.

Booming marketOne in five missing buy now, pay later repayments

Despite the rising in the number of people using the schemes and a near doubling of the amount of credit extended to consumers, ASIC has not recommended any new consumer protections.

Daniel Newell

Strong fundamentalsVirus stocks short-sighted: market experts

WA brokers and fund managers are urging caution on the back of excitement around a COVID-19 vaccine, advising people to stick to long-term strategies after travel and transport stocks surged.

Danielle Le Messurier

Annette Sharp‘Let’s have a baby’: Hugh Marks’ new family plan

Just months after being promoted, Nine’s star commercial director Alexi Baker quickly and quietly exited the business after falling for her boss, CEO Hugh Marks, who also resigned. Now they’re openly discussing baby plans, Annette Sharp reveals.

Annette Sharp

Career helpMicrocredentials: New free, skills you need to get a job

Gaining a new skill does not have to mean a commitment to years of study. Microcredentials have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 outbreak – and many are free.

Melanie Burgess