Tourism vendors with half-a-million dollars in flood damage call for support

After multiple major weather events, tourism vendors are looking at clean-up costs in the hundreds of thousands, with some businesses lost entirely. The industry is calling for governments to step in and help.

RBA to remove surcharges on debit, credit cards and card networks

The removal of surcharges on debit and credit cards is one of the sweeping reforms from the Reserve Bank.

Businesses report increase in abuse from customers as fuel crisis worsens

From pile-on comments on social media to roadside slurs, local businesses are reminding their communities to "be kind to the little guy" amid the fuel crisis. 

Housing shortage sees winemaker become landlord for workers

There is plenty of work on offer in the western Riverina, but finding somewhere to live can be a challenge. The situation is forcing some employers to think outside the box.

From confectionery to boot polish, show bags were originally free sample bags

The "uniquely Australian" tradition of the show bag dates back more than a century, and shows no sign of dying out.

We asked how fuel prices are affecting you — this is what you told us

From crop farmers to wildlife rescuers, here are some of the stories ABC readers told us about how the fuel crisis is impacting them.

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