Telstra urged to dial back ‘appalling’ mass job cuts
Telco giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workers, chasing $350 million in cost savings as it focuses on better-performing parts of its business.
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Voters should be warned about AI-generated election ads
All election material generated by an AI tools should be clearly labelled, Australia's Electoral Commissioner says, due to growing disinformation risks.
Green iron to go ahead under future industries push
Production tax incentives unveiled in the federal budget are expected to benefit places like Gladstone and help them secure a spot in the net zero economy.
Star Entertainment confirms Hard Rock takeover offer
Star Entertainment Group says it has been approached about a transaction by a consortium that includes a local partner of Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos.
Rationale behind RBA’s last cash rate call on show
The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.
Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash
Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.
Trio suspended as A-League battles betting scandal
The troubled A-League Men's competition is again making headlines for the wrong reasons with shock allegations of bet-fixing shrouding the semi-finals.
Aust shares drop but chalk up another winning week
The ASX200 has fallen 0.9 per cent, giving up half of Thursday's gains, but still finished the week 0.8 per cent higher.
New copper mine for Qld’s ‘energy transformation’
A copper mine in Queensland's north has been granted a lease to begin operations, expanding the life of the site for another 10 years.
Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race
Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.
Aust shares dip but set to record another winning week
The ASX200 was down half a per cent at lunchtime, but the bourse was still on track to finish the week up 1.2 per cent, its fourth straight week of gains.
IKEA to piece together electric truck charging network
The Swedish furniture giant will install chargers for electric vans and trucks at all of its local stores in a move designed to inspire low-emission deliveries.
Star skipper charged over A-League betting scandal
Three players at A-League club Macarthur are facing serious charges after suspicious betting triggered an investigation into alleged yellow-card manipulation.
Relief on energy bills for all in a federal budget that bets on lower inflation
A $300 energy rebate for all households from July 1 and a 10% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance are key measures in a budget targeting cost-of-living relief that put downward pressure on inflation.
China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.
Graincorp half-year profit falls 75pc to $50 million
Graincrop has had a "resilient" six months given falling grain prices and poor growing conditions in the northern half of eastern Australia.
Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis
Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.
Loosening jobs market eases pressure on Reserve Bank
The Australian jobless rate has moved higher to 4.1 per cent despite a stronger-than-expected 38,500 employment increase.
Mining giant set to sell Australian coal mines in reset
After knocking back a BHP takeover bid, Anglo American is set to sell its Australian coal mines and use funds to reset the multinational's balance sheet.
‘Massive incentive’ to replace diesel with hydrogen
Hydrogen-powered transport could give diesel-powered cars, utes and trucks a run for their money and reduce Australia's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
NSW ‘big budget winner’ despite $2b GST cut: treasurer
The reviews are rolling in on Tuesday night's federal budget, with two Australian states split on the support they've received from Canberra.
Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.
Off-ramps built into Labor’s future industries agenda
Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.
Treasurer backs rebates for all in cost-of-living fight
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the use of $300 energy rebates for all households in the federal budget, despite calls to means test the measure.
Economists warn budget could ‘poke inflationary bear’
Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.
Antarctic mission and Great Barrier Reef secure funding
Australia's research in Antarctica has been boosted, with Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek saying it will better protect our natural world.
Aussie internet cop can’t police the global web: judge
Australian laws would be "ignored or disparaged" if enforced outside its borders, a judge has said while siding with Elon Musk's X against the local watchdog.
Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA
Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.
Coal mine’s licence not fit for purpose, court told
Residents who fear what a NSW coal mine might be doing to their health have gone to court, arguing its environmental licence is not fit for purpose.
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Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies
Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.
Pilot cheered for safe landing after gear failure
A light plane has battled stormy weather, mechanical failure and a stream of pelicans in order to make a "textbook" emergency landing.