Supermarkets under scrutiny over food costs
Queensland Premier Steven Miles is set to meet supermarket bosses over the rising cost of groceries.
Economy, Business and Finance
Warrant for hedge-fund fraudster after sentence no-show
Kenneth Charles Grace is wanted for arrest after failing to appear in court over his role in a fund that collapsed, leaving $24 million unaccounted for.
Virgin Australia signs code-sharing deal with Link
A new code-sharing agreement between Virgin Australia and Link Airlines has expanded Virgin's reach to regional locations.
Australian shares fall again, hitting fresh 5-week low
The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent as traders digested US retail sales data and a fall in Australian employment.
Supermarkets to face inquiry over grocery prices
Major supermarkets are set to face a Queensland parliamentary inquiry following a meeting with state premier Steven Miles.
ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers
ME Bank has admitted sending incorrect letters to hundreds of home loan customers because of a technical software issue.
Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality
Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake.
Investment fund conman found dead on day of sentencing
Kenneth Charles Grace has been found dead on the same day he was due to learn his fate for siphoning millions of dollars from clients into his own bank account.
Salaries on the rise, outstripping inflation
New data shows advertised salaries are rising faster than inflation, as the government comes under pressure to ditch stage three tax cuts.
Tiwi Islanders lose challenge against Santos’ pipeline
Tiwi Islands traditional owner Simon Munkara has lost his Federal Court case seeking an injunction against Santos' Barossa gas export pipeline in the Timor Sea.
Jetsetters and shoppers spend big as confidence returns
Australians are spending more on travel, insurance and online shopping as inflation reached its lowest levels since January 2022.
consumer goods
energy
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Electric car charging stations tipped to double again
Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.
Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials
Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.
Crackdown slated for $3 billion illegal tobacco trade
Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime".
Electric vehicle shipping problems cause a real stink
Thousands of Australian motorists are still waiting to receive electric cars after a new quarantine issue at the border caused by an unexpected pest.
‘Softer’ year ahead as spending and loan growth slow
After a year of surging rental prices and cost-of-living expenses, relief could be on the cards for borrowers with economists raising hopes for a soft landing.
Black Friday sales get tills ringing as Aussies cash in
Early Christmas shopping and Black Friday sales helped boost retail spending during November as savvy Australian consumers cashed in on bargains.
Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024
From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.
PM pledges supermarket probe will check out all options
A former federal minister will lead a review into the supermarket sector as claims intensify of price gouging by big chains during a cost-of-living crisis.
Slower-than-expected inflation lifts rate pause hopes
Surprisingly lower inflation growth has given mortgage holders renewed hope interest rates won't be lifted again in February.
Iron ore giants, lithium miners drag on local shares
The Australian bourse gave up most of the previous day's gains, with the mining sector dropping 2.1 per cent, its worst day in nearly three months.
Seachangers help Brisbane property prices top Melbourne
A wave of interstate migrants seeking sun over lockdowns has helped average dwelling prices in Brisbane surpass Melbourne for the first time in a decade.
Record Australian rent price streak finally over
The average asking price for renting a house in Australia's capital cities has remained steady after almost three years of consecutive growth.
Inflation surprise all but confirms end to rate hikes
Economists are sounding the death knell for the sharpest interest rate tightening cycle since the 1980s after inflation dropped faster than expected.
air pollution
consumer goods
consumer issue - macro economics
environmental issue
environmental pollution
road transport
transport
Efficient cars can cut hundreds from popular road trips
Picking a fuel-efficient car for your next domestic holiday could save you hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicles will save the most, research shows.
PM puts supermarket giants on notice over mega profits
Big companies running supermarkets have a responsibility to customers to not price gouge, the prime minister says, as the sector faces a review.
New wind giant Forrest backs in temporary gas terminal
As he turns the first sod on a massive new wind farm, Andrew Forrest has backed the development of a gas facility to help Australia transition from fossil fuel.
X slammed for creating ‘perfect storm’ of online hate
Social media website X has been slammed by the eSafety Commissioner for breeding online hate since being acquired by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Helicopter crash pilot not prepared for ‘wall of cloud’
The pilot in a helicopter crash that killed him and four passengers had not been trained in how to fly through fog and cloud, a safety investigation has found.
‘Crypto Christmas’ – Aussie Bitcoiners cheer US ETFs
Many Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are cheering after the US securities regulator approved 11 exchanged-traded Bitcoin funds in a landmark decision.
Household solar installations charged ahead in 2023
Australian households have set a new record for solar investments, with a new report revealing rising electricity prices encouraged more to make the switch.