Plight of cold chain operator rings alarms bells
The fate of Scott's Refrigerated Logistics, which is the nation's largest cold chain transport operator, has set alarm bells ringing through the sector.
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Super objective Labor’s top priority, not tax breaks
The federal government says it has made no decisions about major superannuation tax changes as the opposition continues its attack on the hinted proposals.
‘No mandate’ for changes to superannuation tax breaks
The federal opposition will not support changes to superannuation tax breaks flagged by the treasurer as he looks for opportunities to repair the budget.
Modest wage growth may take heat out of rate-rise cycle
Wages have improved again but by less than expected and not nearly enough to keep up with the cripplingly high cost of living.
Reserve Bank hikes interest rate, flags further rises
The Reserve Bank's hike in the cash rate to 3.35 per cent and indication of further rises has many concerned about the impact on jobs and the economy.
Wholesale energy prices, emissions falling
Wholesale electricity prices and carbon emissions dropped in the December quarter as solar and wind became "most valuable player" in the Australian market.
Hefty pay rises required to beat inflation
The soaring cost of living is leaving wages for dust, with workers needing generous pay rises to outpace inflation.
Recession fears if interest rates hiked
Deloitte Access Economics warns Australia could fall into a recession if the central bank lifts interest rates again, with households already hurting.
Mining, migration make Qld the top economy
The Sunshine State is the country's best-performing state economy for the first time in more than a decade of CommSec rankings.
Rio Tinto compo bill ‘nothing like’ $450m
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.
Aussies spend record amount at Christmas
Christmas and Boxing Day sales have hit record amounts and growth with Australians rewarding themselves after a tough year.
Qld power plant set for coal cap compo
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal of up to $450 million for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap in Queensland.
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Palmer seeks coal climate ruling review
Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal wants a review of a Queensland court's advice that its proposed coal mine should be rejected due to climate change impacts.
Big wet fails to dampen farm production
Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts.
More China lockdowns amid virus record
China has reported its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic began nearly three years ago.
Southeast Asia ‘no proxy for any powers’
ASEAN shouldn't let tensions between the US and China turn Southeast Asia into the front lines of a new Cold War, Indonesia's president says.
Westpac says no stressed customers – yet
Westpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
RBA sees the pain but says rates must rise
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has underlined his case for raising interest rates, warning that not doing so could have dire consequences.
Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash
More Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data.
New UK PM delays fiscal statement
A UK fiscal statement keenly anticipated by financial markets has been delayed so new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his team can give it a workover.
House prices plunge 4.9 per cent from peak
The housing market has tumbled in capital cities across the country, with prices down 4.9 per cent from their March peak.
$350m to kickstart housing affordability
Australians priced out of the rental market are set to benefit from a $350 million affordable housing scheme included in the federal budget.
Tasmania, Qld the top-performing states
Tasmania and Queensland have the best economic momentum in the country as NSW and Victoria slide down the rankings.
New UK finance minister reverses tax plan
Nearly all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget has been reversed by new finance minister Jeremy Hunt.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Surprise petrol price dip amid global fear
Motorists are seeing a mixed bag of petrol prices, with some retailers even charging less than the wholesale price, as global economic warnings abound.
UK PM fires finance minister Kwarteng
UK finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed he has been sacked by Prime Minister Liz Truss, becoming the third chancellor to quit the government this year.
Neutral cash rate ‘guide’ for Reserve Bank
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and the central bank will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Neutral cash rate a guide, says RBA
Getting the cash rate back to neutral is more about the journey than the destination and will be guided by changing economic conditions.
Coalition ‘pet projects’ on chopping block
The upcoming budget is expected to be an exercise in trimming waste and tightening spending across portfolios as taxpayers can expect modest savings.
Skill shortage areas double in one year
Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the federal government is working with businesses and state counterparts to address critical worker shortages.