Economy shrugs off tariff turmoil to outperform peers
Central banks such as the RBA need to be wary of the risks of inflation kicking off again, which could trigger market sell-offs, a global economic body warns.
Economy, Business and Finance
Bank’s big rate call after ‘ugly’ inflation print
A big four bank has pushed back its forecast for the next Reserve Bank rate cut after Australia's headline inflation rate jumped in August.
‘History repeating’: quit heat dials up on Optus chief
Calls are growing across the political spectrum for the boss of Optus to stand down after his network oversaw a brutal network outage linked to multiple deaths.
Charge up at no charge: EV pilot to test behaviour
A major energy supplier will select 50 households to take part in a vehicle-to-grid technology trial that will charge up vehicles at no cost.
Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds
Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.
‘It starts to hurt a lot’: big toll of deaths, manhunt
As the manhunt for an accused killer enters a fourth week, a relief package for businesses impacted by the search will be a drop in the ocean for many.
A-League captain allegedly exploited ties in bet scam
Former Macarthur Bulls soccer players who deliberately picked up yellow cards have pointed the finger at their captain for exploiting their relationship.
Coal ‘crisis’: hundreds of jobs cut, mine mothballed
A mining giant has been labelled "un-Australian" by a state government for cutting hundreds of jobs and mothballing one of its oldest sites.
Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis
Longstanding, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.
Retail shares and miners weigh on Australian shares
Australian shares have more than wiped this week's gains ahead of a key US interest rate decision, with most local sectors trading lower.
‘Wall of liquidity’ may boost shares even further
Pinnacle Investment Management's chief investment strategist says interest rate cuts and strong economic fundamentals are strong tailwinds for equities.
Australian shares close lower as banks and miners drag
September continues to be a challenging month for Australia's share market which is heading towards a third straight week of losses.
ADNOC-led consortium abandons $A28b Santos takeover bid
An Abu Dhabi-led consortium has withdrawn its blockbuster bid to buy Australian gas producer Santos.
Smith accused of supplying cocaine to fellow NRL star
Star NRL player Brandon Smith has been swarmed by media as he faced drug and betting charges for the first time.
‘Collateral damage’: hundreds more mining jobs axed
About 1000 workers will be out of a job after a second major miner revealed cuts, sparking fears communities will pay a heavy price in a royalties dispute.
Green deliveries to grow as electric trucks roll out
Another major logistics company will add electric trucks and vans to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally aware consumers.
Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed
Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.
As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under
The Laneway Festival headliner will be US pop star Chappell Roan. The announcement has been made as figures show average ticket prices are higher than ever.
National economy still stuck in ‘productivity malaise’
Despite a modest pick-up in productivity growth and signs private sector employment is recovering, Australia's slump in productivity is far from over.
Australian shares fade for third straight week
Banks and the health care sector have helped Australian shares claw back some of the week's losses as investors look for catalysts to energise markets.
BHP set to appoint first female CEO: report
The world's largest mining company BHP is expected to appoint the first female leader in its 140-year history, according to a report.
Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses
Hundreds of billions of dollars could disappear from property values due to climate change but it's taking time for the worsening threat to influence buyers.
Why AI-powered cameras are watching Australian forests
Artificial intelligence technology will be deployed in more Australian forests in an investment inspired by the devastating Black Summer bushfires.
Chef on a mission to spread the word about native foods
Food is reconciliation on a plate for Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, who has made it her goal to share her knowledge of Australia's native ingredients.
Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now
RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.
Trump calls Albanese ‘a good man’ after latest call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".
Landlord jailed over fatal tenant attack after disputes
A landlord who lost his temper after long running disputes and attacked his tenant at an industrial complex has been jailed for manslaughter.
Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports
Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.
Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost
Almost one in every three NBN users will see their internet speed rise in the coming days but experts are warning consumers to check their hardware.
Indigenous communities lead remote clean energy charge
As Australia finds itself transitioning to renewables, those in remote communities are finding ways to lead the charge toward clean energy on Country.
Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead
A tax exemption for electric vehicles could put another 1.5 million on Australian roads if it is extended to 2035, modelling shows, and cut carbon emissions.