Australia’s economic landscape in the second quarter of 2025 presents a nuanced picture. While the nation continues to navigate global economic uncertainties, the latest GDP figures reveal modest growth, underscoring …
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Australia Minimum Wage Increase 2025: A Modest Win or Missed Opportunity?
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminA Step Forward: Fair Work Commission Confirms 2025 Minimum Wage Rise In a long-anticipated move, the Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% wage increase, lifting Australia’s minimum wage to …
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Trump’s 50% Steel & Aluminium Tariffs: Australia’s Trade Minister Responds
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminUS President Donald Trump announces increased tariffs at a steelworkers rally. Credit: KDKA In a decision already reverberating through global trade networks, former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed a …
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Gambling Settlement Complaint in Australia Raises Questions Over Industry Accountability
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminSource: StockCake A Melbourne man’s complaint to Australia’s gambling regulator has triggered national scrutiny after it was revealed that he was offered a $25,000 settlement — but only on …
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Why Thousands of Australian Small Businesses May Collapse This Winter
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminCredit: Iryna Tolmachova Across Australia, a familiar but devastating pattern is returning: darkened shopfronts, handwritten “Closed Due to Costs” signs, and once-bustling family-run businesses gone silent. As winter sets in, …
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Cybersecurity Challenges for Australian Businesses: Can Companies Keep Up with the Threat?
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminImage: Analyst monitoring real-time threats. Source : Cyber Management Alliance On a quiet Thursday morning in March 2025, a medium-sized logistics firm based in Melbourne woke up to find …
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ATO Tax Deduction Warning 2025: Millions Under Scrutiny for Inflated Work Claims
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminWith tax season in full swing, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a firm warning to millions of workers filing their returns—scrutinise your deductions or risk an audit. The …
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Canada Pension Plan Payments: What You Need to Know in 2025
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminThe Canada Pension Plan (CPP) remains a vital support system for millions of Canadians entering retirement or facing long-term disability. From understanding eligibility to accessing your CPP account, and even …
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RBA Interest Rate Cut 2025: Michele Bullock Moves to Ease Pressure on Australian Households
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered a long-awaited interest rate cut in May 2025, marking a turning point in monetary policy after nearly two years of restrictive settings. …
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UK Borrowing in April 2025 Surges, Intensifying Pressure on Rachel Reeves and Labour’s Fiscal Plans
by Team Crafminby Team CrafminThe UK government recorded public sector UK borrowing of £20.5 billion in April 2025, the second-highest April figure since records began in 1993, reigniting debate over the country’s fiscal direction …