The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second month in a row as war in the Middle East compounds inflation concerns. In a split five-four decision on Tuesday, the central bank’s monetary policy board lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1 per cent, following a hike of the […]
Virgin Australia is making history with the launch of Australia’s first-ever pet-friendly passenger flights. From 16 October, travellers will be able to book their cats or small dogs on select Virgin services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast. Pets will travel in airline-approved carriers in the cabin, rather than […]
Millions of workers on minimum wages and industry awards will get a 3.5 per cent annual pay rise after Fair Work decided they need a pay bump above inflation. Millions of low-paid workers will receive a 3.5 per cent pay bump after the industrial umpire decided to give a real wage rise to award and […]