Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices
Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.
Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.
The ASX200 had a strong afternoon, turning around its slight morning losses to close the day up 0.74 per cent.
The Withers and Barlow families have sold one of Australia's most recognisable brands to a Japanese joint venture, which is promising to grow it further.
The housing market downturn of last year has been completely unwound, but the pace of growth is slowing.
State and federal treasurers are yet to reach an agreement on the GST no worse off guarantee but talks are set to continue at national cabinet next week.
The Reserve Bank interest rate decision and growth statistics for the September quarter to dominate the economic agenda this week.
A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.
The ASX200 was down 0.1 per cent at midday as choppy trading continues but November is on track to be index's second-best month of the year.
Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.
Popular Carnival Australia lines Princess Cruises and Cunard will no longer sail from Melbourne in 2025-26 because of a jump in port fees and charges.
The federal treasurer has introduced legislation that will underpin the biggest set of reforms at the Reserve Bank in decades.
The 25-metre mast set to anchor a landmark $300 million Green Bridge is being installed after a tight squeeze up the Brisbane River.
Queensland has made the case for more federal funding for roads and rail after the Commonwealth slashed infrastructure funding for projects around the country.
The mid-year budget update will reveal a substantial improvement to the bottom line, but not a surplus, the federal treasurer says.
An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.
Cooling inflation figures have improved the chances of the Reserve Bank keeping interest rates on hold.
Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.
The Queensland government has announced a $4.6 billion contract with transport construction company Downer as the primary manufacturer
PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession.
A group of protesters have been searched by police and had their phones seized as they attempted to film a documentary outside Woodside's Burrup Hub.
Queensland is spending more on infrastructure than the federal government is "in the whole of Australia", the state's premier says.
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in the lead up to the Black Friday sales period, official retail trade data suggests.
A 97-year-old minister arrested alongside more than 100 activists is resolute in his fight for climate justice after blockading Newcastle Port for 30 hours.
More Australians are struggling to meet financial obligations such as paying for food and basic goods, mortgage repayments, or funding an emergency.
Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.
The Insurance Council of Australia chief says households and businesses are feeling the squeeze, with more people forced to forego or reduce insurance coverage.
As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.
The local share market was up 0.35 per cent at midday, with US markets closed overnight for a public holiday.
The local share market closed the day 0.2 per cent higher, but finished the week down 0.1 per cent.
Schools across Australia are searching for agriculture teachers to guide the next generation of skilled workers, who will help build a $100 billion industry.
Two aircraft were flying in tandem and performing manoeuvres before they collided, causing one to crash near Melbourne, killing two people onboard.