John Setka’s ex threatened to kill him, court finds
Emma Walters has been spared a conviction after a magistrate found she threatened to kill her estranged husband, union boss John Setka.
Economy, Business and Finance
International factors driving petrol price pain
Higher international fuel prices driven by oil production cuts and strong demand, combined with a lower US dollar exchange rate, are pushing up petrol prices.
Australia should delay AI laws, productivity boss warns
A business summit has heard Australia should not introduce laws around the use of artificial intelligence or it could risk being left behind other countries.
Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut
Letters will only be delivered every second day with Australia Post revamping its workflow to focus on parcels as Aussies turn to online shopping.
In the bag: Aussies beat the Christmas post rush
Australians have been ordering millions of packages in the lead up to Christmas, with the festive season traditionally the busiest period for postal services.
alternative energy
consumers
energy
energy (general)
energy saving
environmental issue
renewable energy
Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
Australian households could save more than $2000 a year on energy bills by upgrading older homes, a report says, but some may need subsidies.
ASX skyrockets as economy shows sign of weakness
The ASX200 made its biggest daily gain in more than a year as lower-than-expected GDP growth signals the RBA's rate rises are having their intended effect.
Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing
A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.
Shareholders slug Bank of Queensland with first strike
Bank of Queensland is the latest Australian company to suffer a first strike to its remuneration report after a year of falling profits and regulatory strife.
Coal-fired power station restart hit by more delays
Supply issues and sick workers have combined to delay the return to service of a major coal-fired power station in Queensland.
Australian shares drop despite RBA rate reprieve
The ASX200 closed down 0.9 per cent despite the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates on hold at its final meeting of 2023.
Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households
The Australian economy almost came to standstill last quarter, with clear signs of financial pain in the household sector.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
renewable energy
Community groups power the switch to renewable energy
Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.
Car sales break records but industry warns of slow down
Australians have broken new car sales records again but experts are warning the 'extraordinary' trend may not continue as the cost of living bites.
Customers unable to reach accounts in Westpac outage
Some Westpac customers have been unable to reach their accounts after an apparent online outage, as the bank says it is working to rectify the issue.
Westpac customers access online accounts after outage
Westpac customers have again been able to access their accounts after the bank said a "routine technology update" resulted in an online outage.
RBA gift wraps end-of-year rate relief for borrowers
Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.
Shareholders pull the plug on Origin takeover bid
Origin Energy shareholders have sunk Brookfield's $20 billion takeover bid and the promise of tens of billions of dollars extra in renewables investment.
air pollution
auto trends
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental pollution
road transport
transport
BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand
Electric car brand BYD has announced plans to expand its stores and service centres in Australia in a bid to claim a larger share of vehicle sales.
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.
Aussie shares rally to finish November up 4.5 per cent
The ASX200 had a strong afternoon, turning around its slight morning losses to close the day up 0.74 per cent.
7-Eleven Australia sold to Japan company for $1.7b
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.
Home prices break through ceiling but growth eases
The housing market downturn of last year has been completely unwound, but the pace of growth is slowing.
‘We’re under pressure too’, Chalmers tells treasurers
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.
RBA likely to spare borrowers Christmas rates pain
The Reserve Bank interest rate decision and growth statistics for the September quarter to dominate the economic agenda this week.
Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks
A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.
Aussie shares set to finish November up 3.7 per cent
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.
Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan
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.
Carnival Australia shuns big city port over fee hike
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.
Reserve Bank board shake up outlined in new laws
The federal treasurer has introduced legislation that will underpin the biggest set of reforms at the Reserve Bank in decades.
Green Bridge rises above Brisbane as masthead installed
The 25-metre mast set to anchor a landmark $300 million Green Bridge is being installed after a tight squeeze up the Brisbane River.