Federal Labor has been urged to reverse "anti-gas policies" with structural shortfalls forecast from 2027 and Australians still under the pump on energy bills.
Investors might start looking outside of the property market where most of Australia's wealth is held, as returns for another sector outstrip housing.
Star Entertainment says it had just $79 million in cash left at December 31, after burning through $107 million over the previous three months.
Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November.
Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Meta is ending its fact-checking program with third parties in the United States, saying fact checkers have their own biases.
US President-elect Donald Trump has declined to say using military or economic means to gain control of the Panama Canal or Greenland is off the table.
Housing construction is expected to ramp up this year but labour shortages, builder insolvencies and higher global inflation pose headwinds.
The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.
Consumer confidence has bounced higher and is expected to keep improving as rising real wages and rate cuts support household incomes.
Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and other technology issues are keeping business leaders up at night, with labour shortages now a lower-priority concern.
Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.
Vacancy rates are edging higher and growth in advertised rents is stalling in welcome news for the nation's renters.
The Australian dollar has moved back above 62 US cents after falling below that level for the first time in more than two years against a surging greenback.
Australia's property market is entering 2025 in a downturn and while interest rate cuts should boost demand, any home price growth rebound is tipped to be mild.
Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, with hopes they will deter bosses from engaging in the practice.
Borrowers can expect cashflow relief from interest rate cuts in 2025, yet a further deterioration in the jobs market will also start to be felt.
Employers who underpay staff will be committing a criminal offence in 2025, while more than a million Australians will see changes to government payments.
Australians are still travelling but patterns are changing to reflect tougher financial conditions with many taking shorter trips closer to home.
Australians are facing headaches at the petrol bowser and a national body has called for an investigation as costs surge in capital cities.
Energy consumers are paying more than they should be and the consumer watchdog wants households to force providers to compete harder by shopping around.
The Reserve Bank's interest rate settings are appropriate but the battle against inflation is not yet won, a check-up of Australia's economic health has found.
The $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel Group to British streaming behemoth DAZN is being called a landmark for Australian sports broadcasting.
A dovish tilt was detected in the Reserve Bank's last post-meeting comments, so traders will hope for more traces of an upcoming rate cut in its board minutes.
As families make cutbacks and sacrifices to save the spirit of Christmas, charities warn that many will face a bleak festive season devoid of celebrations.
The CEO of a big-four bank has forfeited a bonus worth $1.5 million after a backlash from shareholders upset about poor behaviour in its trading rooms.
Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn.
The end of a protracted legal battle is being welcomed by workers illegally sacked by Qantas as they turn to rebuilding their lives after four years.
Australia is on track for a soft economic landing despite budget deficits set to widen as spending grows and tax receipts fall, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Cost-of-living relief measures are off the table in the mid-year budget update, as a tax expenditure list shows the type of deductions that cost the most.
Two new faces will serve on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate-setting board, with the government defying calls from the coalition for continuity.
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