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Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp, Fox Corp boss

Rupert Murdoch steps down as News Corp, Fox Corp boss

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his News Corp media holdings

Rent hikes send household spending through the roof

Rent hikes send household spending through the roof

Rent hikes send household spending through the roof

Rent hikes send household spending through the roof

Renters hit with substantial price hikes are having to find room in their budgets by spending less on essentials as well as discretionary goods.

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Emerging 'green premiums' for Aussie critical minerals

Seed money from Australia's green bank often goes to solar and wind farms but mining is recognised as having a "crucial" role in efforts to decarbonise.

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Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Bank closures 'sad and frustrating' for rural towns

Junee fought back when the Commonwealth Bank prepared to close the only bank in the NSW Riverina town, an inquiry has been told.

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged

The US central bank has left its key interest rate unchanged for the second time in its past three meetings but signalled rates could be raised again this year.

Call to snuff out 'dead end' coal, hit net zero by 2040

Call to snuff out 'dead end' coal, hit net zero by 2040

Australia is lagging frontrunners on ending coal and must join big economies in accelerating efforts to get to net zero emissions, a global scorecard shows.

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Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices

The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.

Lithium producer 'almost died' before leading the pack

Lithium producer 'almost died' before leading the pack

Lithium producer 'almost died' before leading the pack

Lithium producer 'almost died' before leading the pack

Mining bosses have been warned to expect more scrutiny from regulators and investors as the critical minerals sector rides out a "tumultuous" period.

Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Banks push back on mandates to stay in rural Australia

Increasing branch closures across rural Australia have raised the possibility of forcing banks to operate a minimum number of country outlets.

Australia's triple-A credit rating reaffirmed

Australia's triple-A credit rating reaffirmed

Australia's triple-A credit rating reaffirmed

Australia's triple-A credit rating reaffirmed

S&P Global Ratings has again given Australia a triple-A credit rating, which the government says is due to responsible budget management.

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.

Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Treasurer to take fresh look at Future Fund

Australia's sovereign wealth fund could be in for a shake-up, including new personnel, as the Labor government continues its renewal of institutions.

Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap

Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap

Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap

Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to release the Employment White Paper setting out policies to put secure jobs in reach of more Australians.

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Sharper China slowdown risks blunting Australian growth

The global economy is expected to keep slowing in response to higher interest rates, forecasts by a major global organisation show.

Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles

Rental prices are skyrocketing in Perth as home vacancy rates plummet amid chronic housing supply shortages and unprecedented demand for homelessness services.

Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA's watchlist

The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.

WA signs $1 billion deal for renewable energy batteries

The WA premier says the state is set to become a global green energy superpower after it signed a deal for two big batteries worth more than $1 billion.

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Equity fund on stand-by to put federal billions to work

The promised $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has had its first board meeting but could be years away from writing its first cheque without expert help.

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Face-to-face banking is part of the social fabric in Tasmania's regions, which have ageing populations and low levels of literacy, an inquiry has been told.

More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in

The spring selling season looks to have started early, with national listings surging more than 20 per cent in the last month of winter.

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

Motorists have been hit in the hip pocket by petrol price rises and the latest spike may put a dent in the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation.

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Australia's top insurers are heading to Europe for talks to tackle a widening "protection gap" as more frequent severe weather brings a heavy toll worldwide.

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Sustainability considerations are being hardwired into financial market law and Australian fund managers will need to lift their game, an expert report finds.

After chatbots for homework, codebots for life choices

Machines doing maths homework are unlikely to take over the world, but life-changing decisions based on computer code are a challenge for society, experts warn.

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