Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.
A poll shows almost half of all migrants and refugees feel they are copping the brunt of Australia's housing affordability crisis.
The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.
Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.
TikTok delivers a significant economic boost to the Australian economy, a report has found, in what experts say is an attempt to prove its worth.
Analysts say cattle prices are set to soar over the next two years but the cost of beef in the supermarket may not break the bank.
A landmark report into Australia's live music festival sector has revealed at least one in three events lose money.
As the nation's live music sector struggles to bounce back post-pandemic, a survey has revealed the extent to which musicians are being short-changed.
The retail sector wants the workplace umpire to be more conservative as it considers the size of the next annual pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.
US retail giant Amazon has revealed plans to expand its delivery network in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane using local small businesses.
Australian cryptocurrency enthusiasts are confident "it's a brand new world" after Bitcoin hit the highest price in its 15-year history.
More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.
A new student ombudsman who will be able to handle complaints about how universities respond to sexual assault and other issues is slated to start in 2025.
Premier Steven Miles says he is confident Queensland's battery market will excel on the world stage after announcing a $570 million investment.
No evidence of a wage price spiral suggests the jobless rate can stay lower than previously thought sustainable, says the top Treasury official.
Market analysis has revealed the rising cost of stamp duty on property purchases - and its impact on people trying to break into the housing market.
A new report recommends changes to support more diversity in science, engineering and technology jobs, as the industry fails to embrace change.
The prime minister says the federal opposition cannot be taken seriously after agreeing to back in stage three tax cut changes following earlier criticism.
New home loan activity has dipped after a promising few months but improving economic conditions should pave the way for a better 2024.
Consumer price growth is coming off the boil but some key essential goods and services are still painfully elevated.
A larger-than-expected slowdown in the inflation rate has all but assured there will be no change in interest rates at the Reserve Bank's meeting next week.
Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes.
Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.
A person on the average annual wage of $73,000 will get a tax cut of more than $1500 a year under Labor’s revamped tax policy – more than double the cut they’d have received under the Coalition’s legislated stage 3 plan.
Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.
Surprisingly lower inflation growth has given mortgage holders renewed hope interest rates won't be lifted again in February.
Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.
Australians are expected to spend big in the Boxing Day sales, the "Grand Final" of shopping around the nation which starts on Tuesday.
The New Year has dawned with hangovers from 2023 as cities and towns deal with the aftermath of huge parties around the country.
Many Australians are continuing to build up the savings they set up during the pandemic and together have more than $1 trillion stashed away in the bank.
Finely-tuned government assistance could be on its way for households struggling under cost of living pressures, the prime minister says.
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