Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year
Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.
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Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy
British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.
Warner Bros fight heats up with Paramount hostile bid
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, in a battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and a movie studio.
NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG
With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.
Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back
Family location-sharing app owner Life360 says a recent $181 million acquisition will bring it closer to its goal of targeting users where they are with ads.
Economy has huge issues, billionaire retail icon warns
Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.
Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company
A unique deal will return large parcels of land to Traditional Owners, with more than $500 million tipped to flow to First Nations communities.
KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings
The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.
Regional bank warns ‘we are living in a time of change’
A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in a technology solutions partner, amid widespread change in the finance sector.
Australian economy builds as investment roars back
Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape.
Chinese economic slowdown at top of RBA’s mind
Slowing Chinese economic growth and persistently high inflation are "top of mind" for the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit
The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.
Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains
The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.
Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way
Star Entertainment Group has made progress toward resolving its myriad of issues but executives acknowledge the gaming behemoth isn't out of the woods yet.
The ‘obvious and easy way’ to help boost housing supply
More than 80,000 sorely needed homes are unable to be built due to a lack of investment in power, roads and sewers, councils say.
Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election
A study has revealed Labor had inched ahead of the coalition on a key measure which handed Anthony Albanese a historic majority in federal parliament.
Retail supremo dangles ‘game-changing’ mystery tech
Harvey Norman chair Gerry Harvey has hinted he might be selling robots in the next 18 months alongside a 'secret' technology, after dissing his rivals.
Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget
The United Kingdom's fiscal watchdog has apologised after it published its budget forecasts before finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered them in parliament.
‘Very positive news’: ray of light post inflation shock
Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth.
Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals
The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.
Grins as environment laws pass in ‘win for the country’
An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".
Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year’s end
The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.
Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum
US officials are meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts for more talks on the Trump administration's peace plan as Russian airstrikes continue unabated.
Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning
Anger is growing over the fire that tore through seven high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, amid calls for accountability as China warns against disrupting the city.
Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures
Economic growth and household spending data will be released to form the final picture for the Reserve Bank before its last meeting for 2025.
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
A slowdown in the bellwether housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne suggests that sentiment is starting to sour as hopes of more interest rate cuts dissipate.
IGA supplier losing tobacco sales to black market
IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up 0.3 per cent from a year ago, and reported tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.
Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant
The risk of power blackouts remain if necessary security infrastructure can't be sped up to come online in time for a major coal generator to shutter.
Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone
The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.
Pope pleads for climate action to save God’s creation
Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take "concrete actions" to stop climate change that is threatening the planet