Energy market tsars are out of step with the "rooftop revolution" and other household energy that could be harnessed in a clean, low-cost system, critics say.
The consumer watchdog says many bank customers are paying the loyalty tax on their savings accounts and could be earning more interest.
Extra costs for transporting Queensland gas south to other states are expected to hit the east coast gas market next year, adding to supply pressures.
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
A small but expert manufacturer in an industrial suburb has developed high-tech fuel tanks for use in space in a breakthrough for future fuels transport.
The minutes from the December interest rate meeting will outline the Reserve Bank's thinking on inflation as households gear up for the festive season.
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels have prompted the United States and its allies to discuss a task force to protect routes in the area.
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures are hurting households and businesses, with the central bank governor acknowledging it's been a hard year.
The federal budget is looking healthy thanks to a surprise revenue boost but inflation is proving persistent and is continuing to hurt household finances.
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has spruiked further cost-of-living measures on the back off a balanced budget sheet in his mid-year budget update.
The federal government's mid-year review will show it has found budget savings to pay for new spending, such as the response to the robodebt royal commission.
The federal government's debt bill is set to balloon as higher interest rates push up the cost of borrowing.
Broadcaster Seven Network will have a new boss when James Warburton steps down at the end of the financial year after an eventful period for the company.
Australians are making painful adjustments to cost of living pressures and higher interest rates but are overall proving resilient.
Higher international fuel prices driven by oil production cuts and strong demand, combined with a lower US dollar exchange rate, are pushing up petrol prices.
A business summit has heard Australia should not introduce laws around the use of artificial intelligence or it could risk being left behind other countries.
A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.
Bank of Queensland is the latest Australian company to suffer a first strike to its remuneration report after a year of falling profits and regulatory strife.
The Australian economy almost came to standstill last quarter, with clear signs of financial pain in the household sector.
Some Westpac customers have been unable to reach their accounts after an apparent online outage, as the bank says it is working to rectify the issue.
Westpac customers have again been able to access their accounts after the bank said a "routine technology update" resulted in an online outage.
Borrowers have been spared more cash rate pain at the final Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting of the year.
Origin Energy shareholders have sunk Brookfield's $20 billion takeover bid and the promise of tens of billions of dollars extra in renewables investment.
COP28's Emirati hosts have set a fast pace on cheque signing amid the United Nations climate summit's biggest-ever attendance from business and finance firms.
The Withers and Barlow families have sold one of Australia's most recognisable brands to a Japanese joint venture, which is promising to grow it further.
The housing market downturn of last year has been completely unwound, but the pace of growth is slowing.
State and federal treasurers are yet to reach an agreement on the GST no worse off guarantee but talks are set to continue at national cabinet next week.
Post offices are increasingly filling the void when rural banks shut down, but they're not always paid for their services, a Senate inquiry has been told.
Ways to get Australians donating more to charities and volunteering their time have been detailed in a Productivity Commission report.
The Reserve Bank interest rate decision and growth statistics for the September quarter to dominate the economic agenda this week.
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