Peak retail industry body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said retailers who were relying on a strong trade during the holiday season were devastated by the Reserve Bank's decision raise interest rates to 4.75 percent today with only one month to go before Christmas.
The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is calling on the Government to explain its critical comments regarding Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) being used as a "tax minimisation" vehicles.
Local designers and retailers will take to centre stage at Metro Hotel Ipswich International on August 4 for the inaugural ‘Metro A La Mode’ Catwalk Fashion Parade.
