Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
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Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks
The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism
Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.
Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA’s watchlist
The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.
‘From mud to concrete’ farmers feeling the El Nino heat
With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.
Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota
Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.
‘Won’t be fixed overnight’: NSW Labor’s budget warning
NSW residents will soon be handed the first Labor state budget in more than a decade, with promises of short-term relief and long-term reforms.
Cost-of-living focus in NSW budget as dam project axed
Stretched households have been told they can expect more help as the NSW government prepares to deliver its first budget since the election.
Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady
Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.
Union boss issues warning after Qantas court decision
Australian businesses have been warned unions are ready to mobilise against unfair work conditions after a High Court ruling against Qantas.
Melbourne road named Australia’s most dangerous
A Melbourne road has come out on top of a list of Australia's most dangerous crash hotspots for the sixth year running.
BYD aims to shake up car industry with ‘maverick’ store
Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.
Myer’s best sales level in nearly two decades last year
Myer has total sales of $3.37 billion in 2022/23, its most since 2005, but sales are down so far in the new fiscal year as consumers tighten their belts.
PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind
The prime minister has told industry leaders they must move towards renewables or watch as the world passes Australia by.
‘Out of control’ varroa won’t be eradicated: beekeepers
Beekeepers say recent detections of the varroa mite show attempts to eradicate the parasite have failed and the industry must learn to live with it.
Minister blocks release of Qatar flight decision papers
A senior minister has refused to release documents about rejecting more Qatar Airways flights but the deputy prime minister insists "there's nothing to hide".
Airbnb reforms in spotlight as housing fight rages on
People are struggling to find rental accommodation because a lot of housing stock is being listed on sites such as Airbnb, Greens leader Adam Bandt says
Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Qantas workers eye compensation after High Court case
Sacked Qantas workers will be aiming for compensation after the High Court found the airline's decision to outsource their jobs was illegal.
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Insurers demand action on risks to stay above water
The financial hit from catastrophes may have dropped over the past 12 months but insurance premiums keep rising, an industry report shows.
Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution
Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.
Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended
Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.
Ita Buttrose tells media women to persevere with career
Ita Buttrose says she is "not thinking of doing nothing" after leaving the helm of the ABC, a position the doyenne describes as the culmination of her career.
Police recruitment blitz pitches sunny Qld lifestyle
A Queensland police recruitment drive spruiks the Sunshine State lifestyle and attractive pay and conditions to men and women in blue around the world.
Nationals’ net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge
An attempt to strike the target of net-zero emissions from the Nationals policy has effectively been defeated as eyes turn to Barnaby Joyce's outspokenness.
G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement
World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.
Rental pain at new highs with vacancies at record lows
There is no relief on the horizon for renters after national vacancy rates dropped to a record low of 1.1 per cent.
Indonesia lifts ban on Australian live cattle exports
Indonesia has lifted its ban on live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after a lumpy skin disease scare.
Time for some sunlight through the clouds of aviation
The debate over Qantas' behaviour and the decision to reject extra flights for Qatar Airways have highlighted the need for greater scrutiny of aviation.
PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement
Anthony Albanese has held talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit seeking to finalise a free-trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year.
PM says G20 stance on Ukraine invasion ‘strongest yet’
Anthony Albanese says the G20 had issued its strongest statement yet in denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, following a new leaders' declaration.