Big investors are queuing up to quiz mining giant Glencore on how thermal coal fits with growing international ambitions to decarbonise electricity supply.
Federal minister Madeleine King says support by the resources industry for the voice to parliament is "one small way" to help heal past injustices.
Documents filed with the corporate watchdog show the Commonwealth Bank of Australia is owed millions by home builder Porter Davis, which collapsed last month.
Fresh inflation data will set the scene for the Reserve Bank's next move, with another rate hike a live option for its board meeting in May.
The NSW treasurer says he will be going through the budget "line by line" after departmental papers revealed a $7 billion black hole in the state's finances.
There are concerns the federal government's decarbonisation policies won't deliver enough to be consistent with world ambitions to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that the upcoming federal budget is being put together against a backdrop of difficult global economic conditions.
Nostra Property Group will complete up to 375 of the houses left in limbo after home builder Porter Davis collapsed, liquidators Grant Thornton has confirmed.
Families impacted by the collapse of builder Porter Davis have staged a protest calling for state and federal governments to intervene to help them.
The Housing Industry Association is pushing for new energy efficiency requirements for builders to be deferred, triggering fierce backlash from some experts.
Analysts say the jobless rate holding at 50-year lows is a sign of "amazing strength", with faster population growth helping soak up strong demand for workers.
A controversial bill to raise the retirement age by two years has been signed into law by French President Emmanuel Macron despite mass protests.
The outlook for the world economy has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation and uncertainties around banks, the International Monetary Fund says.
Latitude Financial is refusing to co-operate with cyber attackers, saying it will not reward criminal behaviour as it is faced with a ransom demand.
A tax offset offered to low and middle income earners over the last three years is being axed, with the Albanese government saying it is no longer affordable.
The treasurer says the switch to vaping is leaving a hole in the federal budget, but the "incredibly concerning" health crisis is the main priority.
Cost-of-living pressures and wet weather are disrupting Easter plans for more than half of Australians, with the majority staying home this holiday period.
Porter Davis liquidators have been working to find solutions for staff and clients since the home building company collapsed a week ago.
Authorities are probing whether one of Australia's largest home builders illegally took deposits from customers before securing their insurance policies.
With more than one million panels generating enough power for 235,000 homes, Australia's largest solar project is nearly up and running.
An independent review into the Inland Rail project has revealed it faces serious problems, but the Albanese government is pushing ahead.
Australian shares are near all-time highs following the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged after 10 consecutive hikes.
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance the central bank will need to fire off more increases.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold.
Liberty Steel is set to dump coal-based steelmaking at Whyalla in South Australia with a major investment in electrical and hydrogen-powered alternatives.
Confidence among those paying off a home loan has taken another hit in the lead-up to another cash rate call that could add more to their monthly repayments.
Porter Davis customers have been told they will lose their deposits as talks to secure access to their home building plans continue.
Housing demand is expected to keep outstripping supply as migration levels pick up and high interest rates weigh on new construction.
Sign-off on private sector dwellings has lifted modestly and home prices appear to have found a floor - at least for the moment.
Australian borrowers are bracing for another possible interest rate hike, as the government seeks to ensure the upcoming budget does not push up inflation.
The boss of Sydney's Star casino, Scott Wharton, will depart at the end of April for a lucrative new position as CEO of Smartgroup Corporation.
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