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Aldi worker's act of kindness rescues grandfather

THIS small gesture by an Aldi staff member towards a 75-year-old customer goes to show a little kindness goes a long way.

New tool could boost internet speeds

NBN trialling diagnostic tool which takes aim at wiring faults

73 kids in one room at new Mackay childcare

Michael (holding Connor Hain) and Suzi McEachern, Early Childhood teacher Alison Christian, mum Natalie Hain and Lucy and mum Jess and Zahlee Rozynski at the Moreton Drive Early Learning Centre.

New out of the box childcare centre for Mackay

Coast calls on PM to throw down some funding as well as a beer

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for the Snowy Mountains Control Centre during a Snowy Mountains visit.

Readers outline their wish list ahead of Prime Minister's Coast trip

Don't be surprised: New $10 note to make debut

MONEY: Australia's new $10 banknote.

Subtle differences are on $10 released tomorrow.

Butcher makes tough choice to close

CLOSED: With a heavy heart Tender Sprouted Meats owner Rob Cook and his family have decided to close their butcher shop.

Family comes first for the Cook family

New $10 note could be in your wallet tomorrow

The new $10 note.

It has cutting edge technology to protect against counterfeiting

Builder John Holland faces $42m fine over hospital debacle

Perth Children's Hospital. Picture: Nic Ellis.

It is being forced to pay $180,000 a day.

Money

Diversify to keep investments safe

To maximise returns and minimise losses, diversify your investments

A FATHER of three who drowned trying to help another dad sav

retail spending growth has picked up in recent months despite a drift downwards in consumer sentiment.

A FATHER of three who drowned trying to help another dad sav

Tax system offers cream for some

The interest on a home loan will not be tax-deductible while the holder is living in the property, but if they vacate the home and rent it out they can then claim interest and other outgoings as a tax deduction.

Using the tax system to your advantage makes great sense.

Saving money made simple for pensioners

SAVING MONEY: John Scarborough says people should grow as much food as they can, and that lettuce, silverbeet and herbs are good crops to start with.

Local shares how he makes pension go further

Fifth biggest bank may be near you

Research by comparison site Mozo shows that one in three Aussie parents have helped their adult children buy a first home.

This bank has lent $65.3 billion to help Aussies buy a home

$5 savings hack saved me $50,000

How to save money fast by stashing your fives

$583m Lindeman Island project no longer floundering

DEEP END: The proposed Lindeman Island project is getting very close to the end of the approvals stage.

Lindeman Island developers have 28 days to answer critics

Technology

Not enough USB ports? This could be the answer

IT’S one of the bugbears of modern laptop and desktop computer users.

The iPhone 8 feature that is actually a downgrade

The iPhone 8 has a smaller battery.

The iPhone 8 battery isn't as big as its predecessors

Why your iPhone isn't made to last

People are using the iPhone’s Airdrop feature for some shady stuff.

Class action brings out revelations about 'touch disease'

iPhone X: the epic fail of its biggest feature

iPhone X has a Super Retina Display, TrueDepth Camera System, Face ID and A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine. Picture: Apple

How do you use this phone without a home button?

Opinion

Building your prosperity through property

IT'S no secret us Aussies love to invest in property, but no matter what type of investor you are there are three simple investing principles you have to know.

OPINION: Fixation with coal starting to look like socialism

Australia's Treasurer Scott Morrison pictured holding a piece of coal during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, in February.

Honestly, what is up with our politicians' preoccupation with coal?

OPINION: Thumbs up for Bundy

Send your thumbs up to editorial@news-mail.com.au

OPINION: Card's use should be optional

NOT ON: Cashless card should only be for people who can't be trusted.

Cashless card shouldn't be a blanket approach

How to stop losing 'easy' sales

15/07/02 110966 Building industry, tradesmans toolbelt. Photo Brett Wortman / Sunshine Coast Daily

There are things you can do to stop losing easy sales

Madness that allowed foreign workers a foot in the door

Sparks fly as a sheet metal worker fabricates a piece of mining equipment at Mastermyne Engineering. Photo: Chris Ison / The Morning Bulletin

That is what the 457 visa program had become - a madness

Company tax cuts just one aspect

Government senators seem happy with themselves during a debate on the Company Tax Bill on March 31.

Are the benefits worth it in the long term?

Games & Gadgets

Bad news if you want the iPhone X

ON THE eve of the new iPhone’s launch, rumours continue to swirl that it will be dogged by delays.

Supercars, Xbox One in search for Australia's fastest gamers

Forza Challenge will be contested online in September and October

DJI Spark drone is child's play to fly

EASY: Getting great footage with the DJI Spark is very easy thanks to a good stabilised camera.

My 13-year-old son was flying it in minutes

Australia's Addiction: Have you heard of Nomophobia?

Have you heard of nomophobia? You might have it.

Aussies wouldn't feel like themselves without their phones