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Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Narrow point in gender gap yet women still earning less

Women still earn 13 per cent less than men in full-time work on average despite a second straight narrowing of the pay gap between genders.

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Little relief for consumers as Origin posts $1b profit

Origin Energy expects another tough year for cash-strapped customers after posting an FY23 net profit of $1.06 billion as it prepares for a foreign takeover.

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN submits new pricing plan to consumer watchdog

NBN Co has launched a revised pricing plan for broadband, after previous efforts were knocked back by the consumer watchdog.

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WA domestic gas update to 'safeguard' supply, growth

WA domestic gas update to 'safeguard' supply, growth

The West Australian government has moved to secure the domestic supply of gas for industrial development, but the sector warns it will stymie investment.

Push for green tariffs ushers in 'proxy carbon price'

Push for green tariffs ushers in 'proxy carbon price'

Commodity-rich Australia is pushing the world closer to a 'proxy carbon price' as it moves to level the playing field for big emitters and keep jobs onshore.

Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite

Weakness in economy continues as rate rises bite

With the labour market at a "turning point", a leading index of Australia's economic activity has produced its longest run of negative results in seven years.

Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL's profit

Inflation, currency headwinds take toll on CSL's profit

Australia's third-largest company has reported a three per cent drop in net profit after tax, but CSL says plasma collections hit record levels.

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Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

Regional house prices fall as interest rates rise

House prices are down in most regional markets with real estate analysts pointing to interest rates and migration after the COVID-19 pandemic as factors.

Lid on exports leaves nation with huge wine hangover

Lid on exports leaves nation with huge wine hangover

Lid on exports leaves nation with huge wine hangover

Lid on exports leaves nation with huge wine hangover

Australia has 859 Olympic swimming pools worth of wine in storage, with oversupply expected to be a major issue for the industry for years to come.

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Unions have warned tax loopholes used by multinational companies would impact ordinary Australians and lead to fewer government services.

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

'That is progress': optimism as wages climb again

Workers feeling the pinch amid inflationary pressures may finally be experiencing some relief, with wage growth catching up to a key cost of living measure.

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Tool exposes 'risky' assumptions behind climate pledges

Some companies are too reliant on "risky" carbon capture and storage assumptions when claiming they are meeting global climate targets, data shows.

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

Consumer sentiment softens as businesses seek lifeline

As business conditions and consumer sentiment soften across the country, operators are looking to credit cards to manage their finances, but there are pitfalls.

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

Home insurance out of reach as climate disasters surge

The biggest rise in premiums in 20 years has raised concerns households may forego insurance and be even harder hit when the next disaster strikes.

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Cutting-edge hydrogen tech starts up in steel heartland

A next-generation hydrogen electrolyser is being commercialised to give steelmaking and other heavy industries a future in Australia's regions.

How and where 2050s Adelaidians live up for discussion

The South Australian government has released a wide-ranging discussion paper to help guide urban planning over the next 30 years.

Wages and jobs on economic agenda for the week

Experts will be scouring new data on jobs and wages and the minutes of a Reserve Bank meeting for signs of a faltering economy.

Travel delays on the cards due to Darwin runway upgrade

Darwin International Airport will undergo a $200 million runway upgrade, with some travel interruptions expected and completion likely late next year.

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Early days for lithium as colts vie for talent, ports

Australia is urged to be bold in the race for high-purity lithium for electric cars and clean energy, as veterans and newcomers jostle for capital and ports.

Inflation fight not over but RBA's confidence growing

The chances of bringing inflation down without dealing massive damage to the labour market are improving, says the head of the Reserve Bank.

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

The Reserve Bank governor says the focus should be on planning and zoning reforms to bring on new supply rather than short-term fixes to housing challenges.

Investor delight as Star casino gets $310m tax break

A decision to delay a tax hike on Sydney's biggest casino to ward off closure has raised questions about NSW's priorities amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Super fund allegedly 'greenwashed' investments

An Australian super fund is facing serious legal action for allegedly "greenwashing" investments, which include a Russian state-owned oil and gas company.

'Perfect storm': insolvency surge threatens businesses

The Australian Taxation Office and other creditors pose the biggest threat to cash-strapped businesses facing an insolvency "surge", an organisation says.

Don't blame migration for housing mess, business says

The Business Council of Australia says it's disingenuous to brand a temporary rebalancing of Australia's migration inflows as a "big Australia" policy.

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