BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules
BHP can be held liable over the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, London's High Court has ruled.
economy, business and finance
China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention
Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.
Lendlease has secured $3b in new construction work
Lendlease's business momentum continues to build, chief executive has told shareholders, with $3 billion in new construction projects for the slimmed-down firm.
Australian economy ‘island of security’ in risky seas
A shock fall in unemployment has wrong-footed analysts and dashed hopes of further interest rate cuts as the treasurer talks up Australia's economic strength.
armed conflict
consumer goods
defence
economy, business and finance
government
politics
prices
unrest, conflicts and war
Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.
central bank
computing and information technology
economy, business and finance
it/computer sciences
job layoffs
labour
retraining
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
Data engineers, cybersecurity experts and customer experience designers are in for an AI jobs boom, although firms expect to reduce headcounts as uptake grows.
Locked-out owners left in dark by social media giants
Small businesses can face ruin when they're locked out of social media accounts with no explanation, with data revealing their plight is becoming more common.
construction and property
economy, business and finance
house building
labour
politics
renewable energy
transport
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
As governments ramp up their housing and energy transition projects, the nation's infrastructure pipeline is coming up against a shortfall in workers.
Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures
Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.
Bounce in US travel keeps Flight Centre looking up
Middle East tensions and Trump travel wariness may have hit Flight Centre in the last financial year but signs of profit blue skies ahead are encouraging.
Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off
It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.
Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns
Closing well-known loopholes that allow widescale clearing of native vegetation is vital if the Great Barrier Reef is to be saved, a policy heavy-hitter warns.
Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.
‘Do you care?’: Coles stares down anti-salmon activists
Coles shareholders have voted down activist-backed resolutions taking aim at its sourcing of salmon after executives were peppered with questions on the issue.
COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along
UN climate negotiations have kicked off on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with the top official calling on countries to stop bickering.
corrupt practices
corruption
economy, business and finance
energy
energy (general)
espionage and intelligence
government contract
government departments
unrest, conflicts and war
Ukraine-UK plot to steal MiG-31 jet foiled, says Russia
Ukraine and British intelligence offered Russian pilots millions of dollars to steal a jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, Moscow says.
business (general)
economy, business and finance
politics
regulatory policy and organisation
state budget and tax
Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge
Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.
Ex-ANZ execs lose bonus millions after record fine
The former boss of ANZ and three of his executives have lost multimillion-dollar bonuses as the bank grapples with the cost of serious misconduct.
Bank manager denied bail over $200m fraud syndicate
A senior business bank manager is behind bars accused of playing a key role in one of Australia's biggest corporate corruption cases in recent years.
Qantas shares at six-month low as business travel slows
Qantas is vowing to adjust domestic capacity because there's been less demand for business flights than it had forecast.
Interest rate cuts might have less impact than thought
Mortgage holders were smashed by the fastest interest rate hiking cycle in decades post-pandemic, but a study has found it did little to dampen spending.
Loan defaults bad for business as NAB profit takes hit
Business lending is growing for NAB but so is the level of bad debt from that customer segment, pumping the brakes on profits at the big four bank.
Golden eye on northern island after spot price surge
An explorer revisits prospects of mining gold on a northern island with the surging spot price making the settler-era site a "compelling opportunity".
At least seven dead, 11 hurt as US cargo plane crashes
At least seven people are dead and 11 are injured after a large cargo plane crashed in the US, erupting into a massive fireball shortly after take-off.
Power deal inked to secure smelter’s short-term future
A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter than employs more than 500 people.
‘COP of Truth’ promised as UN says we’ll overshoot 1.5C
The world has been promised real solutions at the COP30 climate change summit as a new UN report puts the planet on course for a 2.5C temperature rise.
‘Minsky moment’: watchdog boss warns of market collapse
The corporate watchdog has flagged easing reporting requirements for smaller firms while warning private credit to shape up or face tougher regulation.
central bank
construction and property
economy, business and finance
inflation and deflation
interest rate
money and monetary policy
The worrying trend that could put an end to rate cuts
The rising cost of new homes and services such as takeaway meals were key to the Reserve Bank's inflation miss in September and could rule out future rate cuts.
Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief
Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.
Westpac admits dropping ball on state bank customers
Overpriced mortgage products at its state-specific subsidiaries have contributed to Westpac losing market share, despite solid growth in customer deposits.
Solutions in short supply as housing market heats up
Slashing the amount needed for a first home deposit might be doing more harm than good for young Australians hoping to get a foothold on the property ladder.