Rate risk to weigh further on house prices
House prices nationally record their smallest increase since October 2020, with those in Sydney posting the first fall in 17 months.
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Resources lift Aust shares but mood tense
The Australian share market has closed 0.7 per cent higher on the back of gains in mining stocks but investors remained cautious.
Australian shares edge higher at noon
The Australian share market was trading higher at midday with investors cautious amid the escalating Ukraine Russia conflict.
Forrest not to be outdone in renewables
A wind, solar and battery farm in Queensland to power more than 650,000 homes is key to billionaire Andrew Forrest's plans for "green energy superpower" status.
Call for reform after Probuild collapse
Probuild is merely the latest construction-sector casualty, with reform urgently needed before more tradies lose their jobs, industry bodies warn.
Plane crash may be due to aerobatics: ATSB
An investigation has found a fatal crash off the Gold Coast in June 2019 may have been caused by the pilot attempting low level flying manoeuvres.
Aust shares dive 3pct over Ukraine crisis
The Australian share market has slid by nearly 3 per cent after the Russian announcement of military operations in Ukraine.
Vic premier may offer support to Probuild
Victoria's premier says the state government may provide support to Probuild, as its parent company places the building firm into administration.
Qantas widens loss but outlook improving
Qantas' first-half loss has climbed as travel demand slumped amid COVID-19 Delta lockdowns and the subsequent spread of the Omicron variant.
Woolies profit down, food prices to rise
Woolworths has posted lower first-half profit while its boss is warning food prices will keep increasing due to inflation.
Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award
The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.
Costs weigh on Coles first half profit
Coles has delivered a two per cent drop in profit as higher costs and lower convenience store sales hit half-year results.
Palmer cancels speech, gets COVID test
Businessman and United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer has cancelled an address to the National Press Club due to illness.
Limited NSW train service to return
After a day without trains NSW commuters will have limited rail services back on Tuesday as the government and a union battle it out in an industrial dispute.
‘Declare or be aware’ warning for tourists
Border force officers have been told to use the full force of penalties against people arriving in Australia who do not declare potential biosecurity hazards.
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Tech mogul ‘remains optimistic’ on AGL bid
AGL Energy has rejected a hefty takeover offer by a consortium helmed by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.
Qld to strengthen electric scooter laws
Queensland is working on reforms to crack down on electric scooter "cowboys" with the government looking to enable police to throw the book at rogue riders.
High-tech military plane facility for SA
A $160 million maintenance facility for high-tech military aircraft will be constructed next to a RAAF base north of Adelaide.
ASX down 1pc as investors watch Ukraine
Investors were having their worst day of the week on the ASX, after shelling began in Ukraine with fears of a Russian invasion.
Magellan raises H1 profit, defies setbacks
Fund manager Magellan has bounced back from turmoil to post a higher first-half profit and is offering an options deal to investors who stayed loyal.
ASX gains slashed after shelling reports
A late fall in ASX trade has followed news reports of shelling in eastern Ukraine and put investors on edge.
Govt anger at NSW power station closure
Closing the country's biggest coal-fired power station seven years early could cause job losses and a spike in electricity prices, the NSW energy minister says.
Crown hopeful it has turned the corner
Crown has delivered another first-half loss and will not pay an interim dividend but is becoming more confident it has "turned the corner".
Star boss reassures on probes, H1 loss
Star Entertainment boss Matt Bekier says a focus on preventing criminal activity at its casinos never wavered as investigations overshadow a first-half loss.
Jobs market proves resilient to Omicron
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 per cent in January, but there was a sharp drop in hours worked due to the impact of the Omicron variant.
Fortescue gains workers, H1 profit down
Fortescue Metals has gained better access to workers under relaxed quarantine rules as it tries to keep its $4.6 billion Iron Bridge project on track.
Budget cuts could risk recovery: Treasury
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says the Australian economy has proved resilient in the face of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
A long weekend, every week? Embracing the four day work life balance
For most Australians working a standard full-time job – a little more than seven hours a day, Monday to Friday – moving to a four-day work week could occur in two stages.
Qantas extends Darwin-London flights
Qantas has extended until at least June its direct flights from Darwin to London amid continued doubts over when WA will reopen its borders.
New airline Bonza names 16 destinations
New domestic airline Bonza says it will start selling tickets to 16 regional destinations in the next two weeks with its first flight planned in mid-2022.
Wheat farmers take heed of Ukraine tension
Any trade disruption caused by a conflict between Russia and Ukraine would send ripples through the global market, impacting Australian grains farmers.