Super giants tapped to compensate for self-managed duds
The federal government will force retail and industry super funds to help compensate people who lose their retirement nest eggs to failed private schemes.
Economy, Business and Finance
Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk
They may be quieter and heavier than petrol cars but electric vehicles are not more likely to crash into a pedestrian or to cause serious injury.
February is live: RBA warns of impending rate hike
The average mortgage-holder's repayments could soon jump an extra $90 a month, with another Reserve Bank interest rate hike on the cards as early as February.
NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG
With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.
Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year
Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.
After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact
Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".
Rate rise flagged as RBA does a Grinch with no Xmas cut
More rate relief for borrowers has essentially been ruled out by the Reserve Bank governor as the central bank mulls over when to lift rates again.
Aust’s biggest self-storage chain to be taken private
National Storage, which owns 290 self-storage locations in Australia and New Zealand, has agreed to be acquired by Brookfield and GIC for $4 billion.
Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food
On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.
‘They know where I live’: CFMEU harassment laid bare
A rival union boss has detailed alleged threats and harassment from shadowy CFMEU figures as an inquiry probes the rogue operation.
Developer denies reported links to organised crime
A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.
Economy has huge issues, billionaire retail icon warns
Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.
Faster Renewables Needed to Curb Future Price Hikes
A new AEMC report warns that delays in renewables and transmission could send household bills soaring by up to 20%. The race is on to build faster.
Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains
The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.
Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.
Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA’s mind
Slowing Chinese economic growth and persistently high inflation are "top of mind" for the Reserve Bank of Australia.
YouTube ‘outright weird’ for saying platform isn’t safe
YouTube needs to fix its safety after the tech giant criticised Australia's world-leading laws protecting kids, the communications minister says.
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
Australian economy builds as investment roars back
Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape.
Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute
Farmers are unsure how to continue work under fast-tracked changes to land clearing laws, which have been hailed as a milestone for conservation.
Regional bank warns ‘we are living in a time of change’
A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in a technology solutions partner, amid widespread change in the finance sector.
‘Didn’t get it right’: BOM defends website cost blowout
The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.
KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings
The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.
Drought continues but farmers find ‘paydirt’ at last
Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26.
Fibre to the rescue: Aussies urged to take net upgrades
More than one million households have been disconnected by weather events this year and the NBN warns more will disproportionately affect copper connections.
European stocks fall, Japan rate hike bets boost yen
A drop in defence stocks have led European markets lower, while comments from the Bank of Japan governor have lifted the yen and bond yields.
IGA supplier losing tobacco sales to black market
IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up 0.3 per cent from a year ago, and reported tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
A slowdown in the bellwether housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne suggests that sentiment is starting to sour as hopes of more interest rate cuts dissipate.
Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest
Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrest made at the Newcastle Harbour.
Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures
Economic growth and household spending data will be released to form the final picture for the Reserve Bank before its last meeting for 2025.