Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Business Enterprises

Big bite on spending swallows up hospitality businesses

Big bite on spending swallows up hospitality businesses

A record-high 9.4 per cent of food service and hospitality businesses shut their doors in the year to March as cost pressures weighed heavily on households.

Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish

Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish

Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish

Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish

An international gaming giant has ventured across the world to save the flailing Star casinos after the company came close to entering administration.

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener

Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener

As the major parties vie for the affections of small businesses in the federal election, Labor has promised to extend asset write-off support for another year.

Star's chips down as $940m debt deal comes off table

Star's chips down as $940m debt deal comes off table

Embattled casino giant Star Entertainment is back on the brink of collapse after a refinancing deal fell through, but talks with a US casino giant continue.

Another retailer goes out of fashion, 600 jobs at risk

Another retailer goes out of fashion, 600 jobs at risk

Retail chain Jeanswest has collapsed after more than five decades in business, threatening hundreds of jobs with more than 90 stores likely to close.

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Shocking claims of rampant child mistreatment in privately operated centres have triggered a government-backed inquiry into the early education sector.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Foreign buyers circle Star flagship casino precinct

Star Entertainment has confirmed it's in talks to sell its stake in one of Australia's largest entertainment precincts, amid continued financial woes.

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Older Qantas planes blamed for runner-up safety rating

Australia's largest airline has placed second on a list of the world's safest carriers, pipped by a trans-Tasman rival due to its ageing fleet.

Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke

Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke

Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke

Arson? Forty Winks mattress store goes up in smoke

An early morning blaze at a mattress store has been brought under control as police and arson detectives begin investigating the suspicious fire.

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

More time to win buyers for made-over 'Rex 2.0' airline

Moves to make regional airline Rex more commercially desirable have been flagged as administrators struggle to find a buyer to keep the company afloat.

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

Call to boost Aussie research funds as review launches

A study of Australian research investments has been welcomed by business, academic and technology groups, but some say more urgent action is needed.

'Incredible attrition': dire warning for small business

'Incredible attrition': dire warning for small business

'Incredible attrition': dire warning for small business

'Incredible attrition': dire warning for small business

Small business owners are suffering from higher levels of depression and anxiety as high costs and regulatory roadblocks spark warnings of a mass exodus.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Indian billionaire Adani charged over bribery scheme

The US has indicted Indian tycoon Gautam Adani on charges he duped investors in a major solar project in India by hiding its links to an alleged bribery scheme.

New pizza boss tasked with bringing in more dough

A former pizza delivery driver who grew Domino's into a billion-dollar multinational company with the lot is leaving after more than two decades at the helm.

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.

Qantas braces against carbon neutral greenwash claim

Australia's biggest airline has been referred to the consumer watchdog amid accusations it is misleading passengers about its green credentials.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

The love child of late billionaire Richard Pratt cannot pursue allegations of "fraudulent bad faith" after she was excluded from the magnate's mammoth estate.

Miner's ex-staff defend disputed tech after court loss

Former Fortescue researchers being sued for intellectual property theft maintain searches of their homes and businesses were "massive over-reach" by the miner.

Users still frustrated despite falling telco complaints

Telcos still have work to do to improve customer service with delays in fixing problems and service fees among the top complaints, the industry watchdog says.

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

Businesses need to monitor for bias, copyright infractions and ethical issues when using AI, a group has warned, but should not ignore the technology.

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.

Fight to save jobs as The Star's casino empire teeters

Star Entertainment's financial woes have fuelled concerns for the future of thousands of casino jobs.

Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control

More than half a billion dollars in mining royalties from First Nations land has returned to Aboriginal control in a new fund to drive wealth and wellbeing.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria United States of America Economy, Business and Finance Western Australia Election Fire Crime Science and Technology Children Northern Territory Technology Emergency Incident Inquiry Mining Computing and Information Technology Air Transport

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here