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The 10 most important things in the world right now Hello! Here's what's happening on Friday.

Opaque pricing, bad products, unnecessary fees: The Productivity Commission goes to town on the banks It recommends the appointment of a Principal Integrity Officer within banks to monitor the best interests of customers.

nib just expanded its travel insurance empire in a deal with QBE The deal has the potential to grow nib's travel gross written premiums by up to 40.

Firefighters from Australia have been called in to help fight the deadly wildfires in California The blaze has killed at least six people and destroyed 1,553 buildings.

PODCAST: With ANZ's Joanne Masters on inflation, property, and prohibitive childcare costs Australian headline inflation is back above 2 per cent -- just.

Foodora's exit from Australia highlights how the disruptors are being brought to heel There are forecasts that the industry will face increased regulation on worker rights.

The price of copper has slumped, but there's one factor which could cause its value to spike It's often seen as a barometer of the global economy.

ON A ROLL: Australian retail beats for a third straight month Australian retail sales beat expectations for the third straight month in June.

UH-OH: There was a dramatic fall in car sales in Australia last month Studies have shown a strong relationship between car sales volumes and economic growth.

There are 6 finalists in the running to build Australia's tallest skyscraper -- and they're all amazing Melbourne is certain to get yet another extraordinary architecture project.

If you like beer, you should try these wines instead Happy International Beer Day!

The ultimate guide to a weekend in the Hunter Valley "Going to the Hunter" is a time-honoured weekend break for Sydneysiders.

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