Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal
PwC acting chief executive Kristin Stubbins has apologised for the tax advice scandal embroiling the consulting giant and stood down nine partners.
Economy, Business and Finance
Apartment dwellers face electric car-charging dilemma
New apartment buildings must feature electric vehicle charging later this year but older complexes face a potentially tricky yet vital upgrade, experts say.
Sun Cable to stretch country’s ambition: Cannon-Brookes
Mike Cannon-Brookes says it is time to stretch the country's ambition after winning the bidding for the massive Sun Cable energy project.
ASX suffers worst week in two months amid US debt drama
The Australian share market has finished up 0.2 per cent for the day, but closed the week down 1.7 per cent after losses from Monday to Thursday.
Greens seek to release list of names in PwC tax leak
A Greens attempt to publicly release a list of names of people the party says were involved in the PwC tax leak has been temporarily stymied pending advice.
Funds boost brings massive green hydrogen scheme closer
The planning and design of Queensland's large-scale green hydrogen project has been given a multimillion-dollar injection of joint government funding.
Calls for more gas in energy grid amid power bill rise
As thousands face a surge in their power bills, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for more gas supply to ease price hikes.
Aust shares drop 1.1pct, close at eight-week low
The local share market has suffered its biggest loss since March 20 as the US debt ceiling talks drag on with no end in sight.
US Navy to commission new warship in Australia
The US is celebrating the first warship commissioned in an allied country, as Australia's trade minister visits America to boost investment and collaboration.
Aust shares fall for third day amid US debt deadlock
The local bourse has dropped 0.6 per cent to hit a five-day low as debt ceiling talks continue in the US, with no sign of an imminent resolution.
PwC referred to police over confidential disclosure
PwC has been referred to police by the Treasury Secretary after it shared confidential government policy to try and drum up business.
PwC staff involved in tax leak cut from public work
Troubled consultancy firm PwC has promised to keep any staff involved with the tax leak scandal away from Commonwealth contracts.
Power bills to surge for thousands under new price cap
Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with price rises of up to 25 per cent because of high wholesale energy costs.
Woolies ice-cream sandwiches recalled over metal risk
Woolworths is recalling its WW Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches after metal was found inside.
Australian shares on track for third day of losses
The local bourse was down 0.5 per cent at midday, as debt ceiling talks continue in the United States with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Albanese, Modi seek to score runs on migration, energy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed to work together on people-to-people links and clean energy.
Queensland continues to lead in carbon farming reform
A report shows Queensland is leading support for carbon farming industry, while the federal government, WA and NSW made big improvements.
Clampdown on buy now, pay later following abuse claims
The federal government will regulate buy now, pay later services in a bid to protect Australians against financial abuse and hardship.
Government eyes tougher response to PwC scandal
The federal government remains under pressure to ban contracts with consultancy giant PwC after the firm leaked confidential government information to clients.
Ex-CEO behind waste cartel still working for firm
The former CEO of a Sydney waste firm caught fixing prices in a criminal cartel still advises the company's management team as a "consultant".
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energy
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Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise
The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.
Farming export success linked to sustainability
Australian producers are increasingly being asked to prove their sustainability with export sales dependent on growers being able to back up their claims.
Qantas reports sky-high profit and plans more flights
Australian flag-carrier Qantas will soon be operating more domestic flights that it did before the COVID pandemic, while international capacity is also rising.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
New Outback gives Subaru lovers more reason to explore
An upgraded Subaru Outback has hit the Australian market - with a familiar sound from beneath the bonnet.
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Gas the ‘main game’ as firms join political battle cry
The boss of Santos has backed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's calls for the gas industry to stand up for itself as a key player in the energy transition.
Rural Australians told to look beyond big four banks
Community banking could be an alternative for rural communities, where the big four banks are increasingly shutting their doors.
Wages rising but not fast enough to worry the RBA
Wage growth over the March quarter is unlikely to trigger further interest rate hikes, with pay packets rising yet failing to keep pace with inflation.
Aussie bank bans petrol cars, urges more to go electric
One Australian bank is making a $2 million pledge to replace its petrol cars with electric models by 2027 in a move experts say could change our roads.
Banks leaving rural Oz despite billion-dollar future
The inquiry into the closure of bank branches across regional Australia is set to hear from major banks, Queensland farmers and councils.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.