Sarah Sharples

A veteran police officer has slammed Australian banks, accusing them of being “totally uncooperative” when it comes to assisting in identifying scam offenders and stopping stolen money being “skipped” through accounts.

A 95-year-old Australian woman has been targeted in a terrifying scam where the fraudster showed up to her house to steal her card after convincing her there were issues with her bank.

Deb Houlahan thought the worst thing to happen in her life would be when a semi trailer hit the family car, while her two young daughters were in the back, causing her devastating injuries including losing a transplanted kidney.

An Australian luxury fashion retailer, which spruiked celebrities visiting its store and stocked some of the world’s most famous designers, has collapsed owing $16 million.

One of Australia’s biggest fashion retailers will close more than 200 stores and shut down five of its brands as it struggles financially.

A major Australian food supplier, which had been operating for 34 years, has collapsed.

Couples who have been screwed over after one of the happiest days of their lives have resorted to showing up at photographer’s houses to demand refunds or footage, and are issuing warnings there is a lack of protection for consumers in the wedding industry.

Devastated brides have revealed the joy of their wedding day has been somewhat “sabotaged” as they make desperate attempts to obtain the video footage taken by the company they hired.

A young Australian who has been desperately trying to build her dream home was hit by the shock collapse of her first builder, and now faces potentially having to sell up as she struggles with the new construction company.

An Australian tour operator collapsed owing more than $3 million and investigations found just $616 left in the bank, according to a liquidator’s report.