CFMEU members will have to raise more than $1.9 million over three years to pay the salary of the government-appointed administrator tasked with reforming the union. Angry union bosses have denounced the takeover as an attack on workers and members. Government-appointed administrator and attorney Mark Irving will receive a compensation package of $643,640 per year.
The retailer behind some of Australia's best-known retail brands – including Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto – has reported record sales for the 2024 financial year. The Super Retail Group, which also operates the Macpac and BCF brands, said on Thursday that group sales rose 2 percent to $3.9 billion in the 12 months to … Read more
Home appliance maker Breville reported record sales of $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2024, boosted by double-digit sales growth in the United States. Breville, the maker of air fryers, coffee makers and other kitchenware, said on Wednesday that it has more than doubled its sales over the past five years.
The first annual report on the government's efforts to tackle this scourge will reflect widespread frustration at the lack of progress in combating violence against women and children. Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin will present her first annual report to Parliament on Wednesday on the progress of the National Plan to End … Read more
A groundbreaking Busselton drinks market has won national honours at the Gourmet Traveller 2025 Restaurant Awards held in Sydney on Monday night. South West Wine Shop, part of the Parker Group's Busselton Pavilion, was named Wine Bar of the Year in the magazine's annual review of the best and most promising restaurants on the Australian … Read more
The annual Albany Big Sleep Out is now in its ninth year and takes place on Saturday with the ambitious goal of raising funds for the homeless and people sleeping on the streets. The Albany Community Foundation hopes to match or exceed the $47,000 raised at last year's Big Sleep Out to continue helping people … Read more
High school students or those considering a career change have the opportunity to learn about the educational pathways available to them at Curtin University's open day at its Kalgoorlie campus. Thursday's open day will offer locals the chance to gain an insight into a range of courses and careers including health, mining, engineering, commerce, journalism … Read more
Women from across the Midwest and Wheatbelt gathered for a networking brunch at the Mingenew Midwest Expo 2024 and discussed topics ranging from personal development to social issues.
The Mingenew Midwest Expo's annual tractor pull contest, with a $1,000 cash prize, was a competition everyone was keen to enter, but the glory went to local legends from a nearby farm.
Commonwealth Bank reported a statutory profit of $9.48 billion for the full year.