Matildas mania kicks retail goals after flat EOFY sales
The Women's World Cup has boosted sales along with a jump in spending on catering and takeaway food following a flat end-of-year sales period for retailers.
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BRICS leaders consider group’s role, expansion criteria
BRICS leaders are weighing expansion criteria with the bloc's future in the balance as Vladimir Putin uses their summit to justify Russia's war in Ukraine
China’s fortunes key to Australia’s economic success
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.
Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target
A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.
Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform
The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.
Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back
Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.
Shoppers ‘could fare worse’ without supermarket duopoly
Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.
Woolworths to cut bonuses for managers after deaths
Safety lapses that led to the deaths of two workers at Woolworths stores have triggered a review of every piece of equipment used by the supermarket chain.
BHP warns on tax, productivity after plunge in profits
Profits and dividends are down at BHP on lower commodity prices, but the mining giant says it is managing inflationary pressures better than its rivals.
Woodside fatality, safety lapses mar strong first half
Woodside has reported a six per cent jump in profit to $A2.7 billion, but the death of contractor Michael Jurman has overshadowed its strong performance.
Coles profits rise as consumers skimp on eating out
Consumers are increasingly turning to supermarkets to ride out the cost-of-living squeeze, with Coles experiencing strong growth in sales revenue.
Japan’s industrial giants lead charge for Aussie nickel
A nickel explorer has industrial giants from Japan queuing for future supplies from under the red dirt out west as the battery minerals race accelerates.
Future of Australian economy under spotlight
The latest Intergenerational Report to be released this week will shed light on some of the long-term challenges and opportunities for the Australian economy.
Queensland splashes millions to lure business to bush
The Palazczuk government is spending $80 million on a package to boost business and investment in regional Queensland.
Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise
House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.
Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL’s profit
Australia's third-largest company has reported a three per cent drop in net profit after tax, but CSL says plasma collections hit record levels.
Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite
With the labour market at a "turning point", a leading index of Australia's economic activity has produced its longest run of negative results in seven years.
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Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit
Origin Energy expects another tough year for cash-strapped customers after posting an FY23 net profit of $1.06 billion as it prepares for a foreign takeover.
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Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge
The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.
Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline
As business conditions and consumer sentiment soften across the country, operators are looking to credit cards to manage their finances, but there are pitfalls.
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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.
Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland
A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.
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Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports
Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.
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Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech
Australia holds a third of the world's vanadium, an element that's key to a kind of battery that may be the answer to the long-term storage of energy.
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.
Advent buys Aussie fashion brand Zimmermann in $1b deal
Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Australian fashion label Zimmermann in a deal worth $US1 billion ($A1.5 billion).
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.
Don’t blame migration for housing mess, business says
The Business Council of Australia says it's disingenuous to brand a temporary rebalancing of Australia's migration inflows as a "big Australia" policy.
‘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.
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.