Fuel relief decision put off until budget
Motorists will have to wait until later in the month to see how the federal government plans to ease pressure on petrol prices as they soar above $2 a litre.
Motorists will have to wait until later in the month to see how the federal government plans to ease pressure on petrol prices as they soar above $2 a litre.
Bigger, healthier prawns could be making their way to your plate after scientists mapped the 'blueprint' of the black tiger species.
The timing of a free trade deal with India has been questioned by Labor, with concerns about what may have been left out in favour of a pre-election photo op.
Two members of the federal coalition's junior partner have called for a cut in the fuel excise as petrol prices continue to climb above $2 a litre.
A federal Labor government will provide $22 million to boost advanced manufacturing in Townsville and North Queensland.
Investors relieved by easing oil prices have pushed the Australian share market to its best gain in four weeks.
Guy Debelle, the deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, has resigned to take up a corporate role with Fortescue Future Industries in June.
Climate change protesters who shut down a major Sydney road during peak hour are facing charges.
The ASX200 had its strongest gains in three weeks despite an RBA warning that higher oil prices will increase annual inflation to four per cent this year.
Flood victims are urged to be aware of "claims farmers" who tout assistance with insurance paperwork, for a fee, lured by claims rising past $1.6 billion.
The ASX200 index returned above 7000 points, despite further oil and gas boycotts of Russia which may also slow the global economy.
There is no end in sight for soaring petrol prices with Queenslanders being urged to fill up now before they go higher.
Consumer confidence managed only a small rise in the past week faced with rising petrol prices, but businesses appear to be back on track after Omicron.
Petrol prices struck new highs in the past week, and look set to go even higher as global oil prices ramp up due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
AGL has confirmed it rejected an improved takeover bid from the Mike Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield consortium.
A group of prominent Australian woman are urging leaders to back up talks and promises with real action to end violence, harassment and discrimination.
Australian shares' longest winning streak of the year has unravelled after lofty commodity prices, pushed higher by fears over Russian supply, finally eased.
A fine week for ASX investors looks like having a disappointing end as the market gives back some of its commodity-based gains.
New figures have revealed 15 per cent of businesses had staff unavailable due to COVID-19 in February, down from 22 per cent in January.
Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie says the federal government will continue to support flood-affected communities as the damage bill rises.
Many in flooded communities in NSW and Queensland are choosing to count their blessings and look for ways to help their neighbours
Commodity shares continued rising on the ASX while investors eased off the supermarkets as the latter struggled with flooding on the east coast.
Australian superannuation funds are being urged by the treasurer to divest Russian assets and join the government in putting a squeeze on Vladimir Putin.
Building approvals slumped 27.9 per cent in January, but there was a marked improvement in the trade surplus due to a jump in exports.
The Whyalla steelworks in South Australia has signed a $292 million contract to supply steel for Australia's Inland Rail and other projects.
Christine Holgate has won a national award for excellence in women's leadership, two years after she was told to quit her job by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
The Australian economy grew by 3.4 per cent in the December quarter, rebounding from a 1.9 per cent contraction three months earlier.
Investors are betting the war in Ukraine will deter central banks from raising rates, as they moved the ASX higher for a third consecutive day.
As communities in Queensland and northern NSW battle devastating floods, farmers are reporting significant losses.
Social media influencers will be banned from giving testimonials on health products and services under the Therapeutic Goods Administration's advertising code.
Economists are upgrading their growth forecasts for Wednesday's national accounts after an expected drag from exports proved smaller than expected.