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‘No plans’ to restore cuts to Australia’s fuel excise as petrol prices creep up

The federal government has today shut down the possibility of restoring cuts to the fuel excise as renewed conflict in the Middle East causes petrol prices to climb. Deputy Prime Minister…

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NEXTDC offers $1.1 billion to support data centre expansion

NEXTDC has secured $1.1 billion through a convertible notes offering as the Australian data centre operator continues to expand its infrastructure…

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Government increases big tech levy ahead of news bargaining laws

The Federal Government has increased the proposed levy on major digital platforms that do not reach…

Side-by-side screenshot comparing two Kogan product pages for the same 100-inch Mini-LED QLED 4K Smart TV. The left page shows the standard Kogan website with a discounted member price of $3,069, while the right page, labelled "Exclusive Brands", displays the same product at $6,999.99.

Kogan faces questions over ‘clone’ website

Online marketplace Kogan has been running a 'clone' website called Exclusive Brands, selling Kogan brand products…

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Brands risk falling behind as social media reshapes the shopping journey

Six in ten Australians act on products they see on social media, forcing brands to rethink…

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Servos on notice about potential price gouging with $100m fine

Motorists will be hit with a price increase at the bowser as the temporary cut to…

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