Consumer confidence plunges to another three-year low
The latest interest rate rise has knocked consumers around and caused sentiment to sink closer to levels last seen at the start of the pandemic.
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Gas code promises secure supply at ‘reasonable’ prices
A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.
Nationals call for a pause in power lines project
The Nationals and Victorian farmers have called for a pause in the construction of transmission lines through farms, citing a lack of consultation.
Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough
The mining lobby should "show some respect" to people doing it tough and not complain about paying a little more tax, Queensland's treasurer says.
Insurance issue flagged before Porter Davis collapse
A Victorian working group identified a number of short-term measures to fix the construction industry months before Porter Davis went into liquidation.
Hunt for cattle thieves as Angus cows and bulls stolen
Dozens of Angus cows and bulls have been stolen from a remote paddock in Queensland where police have described cattle theft as a "deplorable act".
Greens refine demands on $10 billion housing fund
Negotiations continue over the federal housing fund with the Greens urging Labor to meet them halfway to secure the party's support.
Regional Queenslanders brace for power price misery
Regional Queensland faces the highest power bill hike in the country after the state's regulator ruled for a household increase of up to 29 per cent.
Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access
Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.
Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney
Domestic flights will be operating from Sydney's new international airport in late 2026, with Qantas and Jetstar the first airlines to sign up.
Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: minister
Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.
Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges
The promise of cheaper energy bills in the future could be too late for many Australian households concerned about powering their homes this winter.
One Australian state junks $3000 electric car discount
Victoria is scrapping its electric vehicle subsidy almost one year earlier than planned in a move experts say could impact efforts to cut transport pollution.
Inflation-beating pay rises can’t be widespread: RBA
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.
Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes
Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.
New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again
The battle against inflation is not over yet as the Reserve Bank board hikes again and takes the cash rate to its highest level since April 2012.
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Off-grid hydrogen box could replace diesel generators
A shipping container-sized energy system has been developed by hydrogen startup Endua for remote sites, potentially eliminating millions of diesel generators.
Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike
A recession is still unlikely, the treasurer asserts despite fears the Reserve Bank's aggressive interest rate hikes could tip the economy over the edge.
Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef will be gill net-free by mid-2027 under a $160 million licence buyout plan unveiled by the federal and Queensland governments.
NSW workers offered 4pc pay rise as inflation stings
Essential workers in NSW have been offered a 4.5 per cent wage increase including super - the largest boost in 12 years.
One in two drivers revving up for an electric vehicle
Many Australian motorists are considering an electric vehicle, according to new research which also shows few think they will own a petrol car by 2040.
High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track
Board appointments for the new high-speed rail authority have been announced and will oversee the proposed fast train network on the east coast.
Call for ‘no deforestation’ conditions on bank loans
To mark World Environment Day, Australian conservationists are calling for banks to stop funding the clearing of wildlife habitats by agriculture businesses.
Transport costs pile up for families with record rises
The price of getting around is soaring in Australia and a new report reveals households in some cities are paying more than $500 a week for transport.
How graves could be reused in quest for a greener death
Australia is grappling with a "burial space crisis" and should be doing more to make death more sustainable and environmentally friendly, experts say.
Boat breakdown helps cops bust 800kg cocaine shipment
The discovery of a huge haul of cocaine on a vessel off the West Australian coast appears to be an example of how cartels have changed their distribution plans.
Roberts-Smith resigns from GM role at Seven Network
The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.
Businesses still planning to spend in coming months
Fresh data from the national statistics bureau shows businesses are still spending and plan to keep investment levels up in 2023/24.
Dairy farmers happy to milk profits but hurdles remain
High farmgate prices are driving positivity in the dairy industry but not all farmers share the optimism.
Report pushes case for higher Sydney housing density
The NSW productivity commission's latest report suggests building higher and more densely in Sydney's inner suburbs, including along public transport lines.
Push for Indigenous inclusion in new energy economy
Indigenous jobs will be part of the energy transformation in Central Queensland's industrial heartland as delegates meet in Gladstone to share ideas.