Data reveals Australia’s surprise electric car hotspots
Beachside suburbs and the nation's capital are among the top locations for electric vehicles, according to analysis released by a peak motoring group.
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Rinehart backs plan for wealth to return to regions
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart says economic gains from regional communities should be returned to the area from which they were generated.
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Tool exposes ‘risky’ assumptions behind climate pledges
Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.
‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.
Plane bomb threat accused ‘not in right state of mind’
A man whose alleged bomb threats grounded an international flight from Sydney will spend another night in custody after he refused to appear in court.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
Self-flying cars are the subject of a new university course, with software engineers encouraged to retrain to join the futuristic transport industry.
Trade minister optimistic of China wine breakthrough
Don Farrell says China lifting barley tariffs sets a good precedent for the possible lifting of other tariffs on Australian goods such as wine.
Consultancy giants load up on $3.7b Defence contracts
Australia's biggest four consultancy firms raked in billions of dollars from Defence contracts, new analysis shows, sparking calls for greater transparency.
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
A change to small business software could help thousands more Australian workers access tax cuts on electric vehicles.
CBA posts record profit as mortgage borrowers cling on
As rising interest rates boost Commonwealth Bank profits, consumers appear relatively resilient with mortgage arrears remaining low.
Suncorp Group posts bumper jump in full-year profit
Suncorp Group says it still hopes to sell its banking division to ANZ but regulatory delays will cost it between $75 million and $100 million.
Procurement system a consultants’ ‘protection racket’
A parliamentary committee has savaged the procurement process for government contracts, saying it is an uncompetitive rort.
Funeral home owner agrees to $1.8b revised takeover bid
An ASX200 company that operates nearly 300 funeral homes in three countries has agreed to be taken over by a US-based private equity firm.
Competition heavyweight to head up price-gouging probe
Unions have set up an inquiry led by a former consumer watchdog chair to find out if price gouging is common and what can be done about it.
‘Perfect storm’: insolvency surge threatens businesses
The Australian Taxation Office and other creditors pose the biggest threat to cash-strapped businesses facing an insolvency "surge", an organisation says.
Coles rolls out Sparky, the electric delivery truck
Supermarket giant Coles has announced the arrival of its first electric delivery truck but stopped short of meeting a pledge by rival Woolworths.
Aussie winemakers are hoping to raise a glass to China
Australian grape and wine producers are optimistic that hefty tariffs will be scrapped on wine exported to China, after imposts on barley were removed.
AGL Energy posts $1.26 billion loss after writedowns
AGL Energy suffered a $1.26 billion loss after writing down the value of its coal-fired power plants and its energy derivatives contracts.
Rinehart’s rift with dad over his lover heard at trial
Gina Rinehart's lawyers have argued Lang Hancock's corporate breaches before he died extinguish a competing mining dynasty's claim for a stake in her riches.
Spending worries leave interest rate hikes on the table
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Shop around if bank profits worry you: RBA boss
The head of the Reserve Bank has encouraged customers to make banks work harder for their money by shopping around.
Peaking cash rate likely pushing up home price: RBA
The perception that interest rates are at or close to their peak is likely spurring more home buyers to enter the market, helping to push up property prices.
Investor delight as Star casino gets $310m tax break
A decision to delay a tax hike on Sydney's biggest casino to ward off closure has raised questions about NSW's priorities amid a cost-of-living crisis.
RBA eyes ‘credible’ path to return inflation to target
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Realestate.com.au owner sees property market rebounding
REA Group says that the fundamentals of the property market are strong and buyer enquiries and house prices have both returned to growth.
Inflation fight not over but RBA’s confidence growing
The chances of bringing inflation down without dealing massive damage to the labour market are improving, says the head of the Reserve Bank.
Lingering price pressures plaguing businesses
Cost pressures continue to haunt businesses and are still flowing through to a higher cost of living for households.
Latham says tweet enhanced, not harmed MP’s reputation
Mark Latham has claimed an allegedly defamatory tweet describing graphic acts by Alex Greenwich enhanced rather than hurt the independent MP's reputation.
Huge fines on table as tax avoidance crackdown ramps up
Tax advisors and firms could face fines of more than $780 million if they help clients avoid paying tax as part of a Commonwealth push to stamp out misconduct.
Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe
The trade minister is calling for all barley producers to have Chinese market access with the largest exporters remaining blocked despite tariff removal.
Yindjibarndi tell of mine’s ‘devastation’ to country
The native title owners of the site of a large iron ore mine in the WA Pilbara have outlined their case for compensation for spiritual and economic loss.