Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Economy, Business and Finance
Woolworths accused of underpaying staff $1m in leave
Woolworths underpaid more than $1 million in long service leave to 1235 former employees, Victoria's wage watchdog says.
Embattled operator Star fined for casino breaches
Casino operator Star Entertainment has pleaded guilty to 11 criminal charges and been fined $140,000 for illegally facilitating gambling.
Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a second month in a move that has some experts speculating the hiking cycle might be over.
Australia’s answer to Silicon Valley are tech clusters
Top tech innovators are scattered through 96 "tech clusters", a report reveals, including four major hubs expected to create the jobs of tomorrow.
Soft landing tipped for economy as RBA trims inflation
The Reserve Bank says the economy can avoid a recession as inflation falls and unemployment rises, but there are a number of risks.
‘Light shone so brightly’: chopper victims remembered
The families of four ADF members who died in a helicopter crash during a military exercise in Queensland have delivered moving tributes to their loved-ones.
Australian cattle tested to prove no ‘disease risk’
Australia's chief vet has reassured Indonesian authorities that Australia remains free of the potentially deadly lumpy skin disease.
Workers return to cross-river rail after dangerous fall
A worker remains in hospital with critical injuries following a fall at Brisbane's multibillion-dollar cross-river rail construction project.
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Mixed quarter for Origin with Eraring’s future unknown
No decision has been taken by Origin Energy on keeping coal-fired power station Eraring running for longer, but some say it's not needed to keep the lights on.
Crew named as search continues for defence helicopter
A search for a missing Australian MRH-90 Taipan defence helicopter and its four crew continues with sonar deployed as navy divers arrive at the site.
Sinking retail trade bolsters case for cash rate pause
A sharp drop off in retail sales and weakening inflation could keep the Reserve Bank on the sidelines at the next board meeting.
New book sheds light on Australian soccer origins
A book about Australian soccer that took 20 years to compile is being hailed as the "lived and loved" history of the men's and women's games in this country.
Complaints peak over financial distress, scams, delays
Unhappy customers have lodged a record number of complaints against financial organisations over monetary stress, scams and insurance delays.
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‘Wall of money’ for Twiggy’s global green hydrogen play
Fortescue Metals Group has pledged to continue to invest in green technologies as key investment decisions loom for billionaire Andrew Forrest and his board.
‘Critical moment’ for Australia in ore-some energy race
Demand for iron ore and coal may ebb but critical minerals can provide for future generations, unless labour laws and investor uncertainty mess it up, BHP says.
Hiking coal tax likely won’t lift power bills, NSW says
NSW is considering lifting the tax it charges on mined coal but has pointed to advice that any increase will have a negligible effect on power prices.
South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract
South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.
Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices
Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.
Cooling inflation could keep interest rates on ice
A solid slowdown in the inflation rate could be enough to convince the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive month.
Healthy outlook for global economy but risks linger
Stronger growth and lower inflation suggest the global economy is heading in the right direction, but the International Monetary Fund warns challenges remain.
Worker dies after fall at Qld cross-river rail site
Safety officers and police are investigating a workplace fall that claimed the life of a man working on Brisbane's cross-river rail project.
Worker influx could aid ‘softest of economic landings’
A surge in new workers since Australia's borders reopened in 2021 could help deliver a gentle economic landing by taking heat out of the economy's supply side.
Top bureaucrat lands job of helping the nation prosper
A top-level recruit has been handed the task of boosting Australia's flagging productivity growth, but the opposition has already questioned his links to Labor.
Budget’s $20b sugar hit won’t be shared with households
Households dealing with cost-of-living pressures are unlikely to get any extra relief despite a budget surplus shaping up to be much larger than forecast.
Huge stakes in court battle for Hancock mining spoils
Billions of dollars in iron ore riches is being fought over in a Perth courtroom where the descendants of pioneering miners will air their competing claims.
Trial over billions of dollars in Hancock mining spoils
Billionaire Gina Rinehart is set to battle it out in court with two of her children and her father's ex-business partners over a massive iron ore project.
Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns
Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.
Telstra to cut nearly 500 jobs in bid to streamline
Telstra says it is eliminating some roles and adding others for a net reduction of 472 jobs in a bid to remain competitive.
Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers
There are concerns that a Coles plan to buy two milk processing plants will give the supermarket giant greater power and bargaining influence on the market.
BHP faces cost pressures, warns of economic volatility
BHP has posted a strong fourth quarter with annual production records at Western Australia iron ore, Olympic Dam and Spence, but warns of uncertain times.