The first US interest rate cut since Donald Trump took office for a second term is likely to seize the spotlight in a week that will determine policy settings for half of the world’s 10 most-traded currencies.
Craig Stirling
An algal bloom nightmare has decimated marine wildlife in South Australia, and experts warn NSW, Victoria and Queensland are also at risk.
Duncan Evans
Workers are taking home a larger slice of the economic pie as a result of Australia's historically tight labour market.
Jacob Shteyman
Australia’s sharemarket finished the trading week on a high, as the big banks and major miners lifted the market higher.
Cameron Micallef
Environmentalists have taken aim at the Albanese government after the controversial North West Shelf gas project in WA was extended till 2070.
Aussies in this major city have been scoring the best deal at the bowser, as others feel the sting of rising costs.
Australians have splashed out for six consecutive months, with a big-four bank saying it could cost frustrated mortgage holders interest-rate relief.
Payment giant Visa has fired back at the RBA’s plan to ban card surcharges, warning Australia risks becoming one of the world’s most regulated payment markets.
Blair Jackson
An Aussie state’s algal bloom crisis has killed scores of marine wildlife and decimated industries. Now, there are fears it could get worse.
Low-cost German grocery retailer Aldi is expanding into a new sector, promising households a ‘simpler’ experience in one key area.
One move proved very popular when tax returns landed in most Aussies’ bank accounts.
Cost-cutting is becoming an increasingly entrenched habit when consumers go grocery shopping, with supermarkets’ sales recovery expected to take longer than other retailers.
Cheyanne Enciso
Major banks have threatened to cut credit card benefits for millions of Australians in response to the RBA's proposed ban on transaction surcharges.
Leading business figures have warned the Albanese government a touted 5 per cent net cash flow tax could risk taking jobs, investment and opportunities overseas.
Jessica Wang
The former Greens leader has landed his next job after being booted from parliament in Labor’s 2025 election sweep.
An economic recovery and inflation alarm bells have sparked some economists to warn the Reserve Bank may need to push back plans for further interest rate cuts.
Matt Mckenzie
Woolworths estimates it owes up to $750 million to thousands of salaried team leaders after a court ruling, while Coles' liability could hit $250 million.
Derek Rose
Australian small businesses smacked by Donald Trump’s trade war are facing huge new costs getting their products to the US.
Sunscreens have been pulled from shelves following shock SPF testing failures. Here’s what to do now as summer approaches.
A major bank is warning mortgage holders that the RBA may have passed on its final interest-rate cut thanks to booming consumer spending.
Australians owe a shocking $50bn to the tax office, with the ATO issuing a warning and vowing to chase down the biggest tax dodgers.
Elodie Jakes
Australian households are starting to spend again in a major boost to the national economy.
KMD Brands will close at least 21 stores and has shaken up its senior leadership team as part of a turnaround plan that includes a $25 million cost reset.
Aussie consumers have come out of “hibernation” to splash cash on cars, furniture and restaurants helping drive a modest bounce in economic activity.
