New arrivals feeling unfair blame for rental crisis
A poll shows almost half of all migrants and refugees feel they are copping the brunt of Australia's housing affordability crisis.
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Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis
Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon.
Global body warns Australia on interest rates, NDIS
Services inflation, the Chinese economy and household consumption are sources of uncertainty hanging over the OECD's economic growth forecasts for Australia.
Man arrested after club visitor data exposed in breach
About one million personal records have been accessed from registered clubs and published to a website as experts say the breach could have been avoided.
Qld homes receive nation’s biggest energy bill support
The Queensland government is delivering a major rebate amid the cost of living crisis in Australia's biggest energy cash splash for households.
Pilot warns ‘someone is going to die’ before crash
A decorated army pilot killed in a helicopter crash along with three others sounded the alarm on the aircraft's risks months beforehand, an inquiry was told.
Rivals offer parachute for Bonza staff after collapse
Australia's major airlines have thrown Bonza workers a lifeline after their employer collapsed into voluntary administration.
Home values defy gravity for 15th month
The housing market continues to defy gravity and trend higher even as interest rates remain elevated and affordability is stretched.
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Origin Energy LNG revenue soars, Eraring’s future open
Origin Energy's revenue from liquefied natural gas on higher volumes and prices surged in the March quarter, as talks continue over keeping Eraring burning.
Bonza calls in administrators as passengers hit hotline
Budget airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after flights were suspended and the Australian government created a hotline for customers.
Coles credits Pokemon with lifting supermarket sales
Coles has recorded a 5.1 per cent rise in supermarket sales over the past three months, a boost it attributed in part to a popular collectibles campaign.
Electric and hybrid vehicles racing ahead in the ‘burbs
More electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are hitting the streets in outer suburbs where drivers are in the box seat to save the most money on petrol.
Spending habits under a microscope ahead of budget
Higher interest rates, cost of living pressures and an increasing tax burden have kept a lid on Australian consumer spending and left retail sales weak.
The Fall Guy insiders reveal real-life stunt secrets
The Fall Guy stunt co-ordinator Keir Beck has lifted the lid on how Ryan Gosling was dragged across Sydney Harbour Bridge while clinging to a skip bin.
Fuel hits new high as oil and Aussie dollar diverge
Rising wholesale costs, high oil prices and a weak Australian dollar have pushed fuel prices to new highs in Australia's capital cities.
Woolies fined $1.2m for short-changing former workers
Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.
BHP’s $60b copper power play rejected by British rival
BHP has had a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" rejected by rival Anglo American, which said the iron ore giant's takeover bid was opportunistic.
Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief
Hotter-than-expected inflation data has likely pushed back the start date for interest rate cuts, a move that will keep pressure on mortgage holder budgets.
Bishop backs stabbing video staying online
The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.
Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants
Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy.
Woodside shareholders reject climate plan
Woodside Energy shareholders have re-elected chairman Richard Goyder but rejected the company's climate plan in a raucous four-hour meeting.
Housing crisis to ‘get worse before it gets better’
Tax reform, building more public housing, and lifting social support payments have all been floated as pieces of the housing affordability puzzle.
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Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down
Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.
‘Why not walk?’ Google Maps to roll out green features
Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.
Federal-state deal powers up for more clean energy
Clean energy resources will be boosted under a Commonwealth scheme with the states to provide more electricity.
More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget
Ahead of the May federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged more cost of living relief that will need to take pressure off inflation, not add to it.
Consumer price data to set scene for May rates call
The cost of living pressures plaguing households have been subsiding and fresh data released this week will hopefully reveal further softening.
South Australia tops economic leaderboard again
South Australia is the top-performing state economy for the second quarter running although Western Australia could overtake it in coming months.
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Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch
Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.
Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin
The first fire ants detection has been made in the Murray Darling Basin, fuelling calls for an urgent funding review for eradication efforts.
Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content
Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack