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Gas lobby ad found misleading for 'cleaner' claims

Gas lobby ad found misleading for 'cleaner' claims

Australia's peak oil and gas lobby has modified its latest ad campaign after its claim gas was "cleaner" breached industry standards.

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the latest jobs figures are a good surprise, despite fears the unemployment rate could lead to more pain for mortgage holders.

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Funding gap means growing pains for Australian unicorns

Australian technology startups are challenging Silicon Valley ventures for investment but need changes to education and funding to take on big firms.

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Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

Strong jobs market keeps pressure on interest rates

The resilience of the jobs market continues to beat expectations and could be bad news for mortgage holders hoping for another pause on interest rate rises.

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

Fears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

There are concerns that a Coles plan to buy two milk processing plants will give the supermarket giant greater power and bargaining influence on the market.

Carbon, clean energy needs underpin Aust-Singapore ties

Carbon, clean energy needs underpin Aust-Singapore ties

An investor forum in Singapore is examining ways to support global climate ambitions, sustainable development and a pipeline of Australian renewable energy.

BHP faces cost pressures, warns of economic volatility

BHP faces cost pressures, warns of economic volatility

BHP has posted a strong fourth quarter with annual production records at Western Australia iron ore, Olympic Dam and Spence, but warns of uncertain times.

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First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

The average time it takes to buy a first home has been cut as thrifty savers defy cost-of-living pressures and manage to put more money away towards a deposit.

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

More people using buy now pay later services for basics

A new survey has revealed more financial counselling clients are using buy now pay later services to purchase items such as groceries and fuel.

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Vacancy rates have already started to ease and price growth has begun to slow with analysts tipping further tempering in the market for rental homes.

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

Outlook for economic activity slightly more upbeat

Outlook for economic activity slightly more upbeat

Outlook for economic activity slightly more upbeat

Outlook for economic activity slightly more upbeat

Australia's economic growth is still tracking towards lower-than-usual performance despite future-looking indicators showing a glimmer of improvement.

AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

AI offers Australia big economic opportunity: Microsoft

Generative artificial intelligence is expected to add as much as $115 billion to the Australian economy annually, tech industry modelling has found.

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

Economic slump fears gave Reserve Bank reason for pause

The Reserve Bank board had another tough choice between hitting pause on interest rates or delivering another hike at its last meeting.

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Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare

Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.

Property giant Lendlease to lay off 740 employees

ASX-listed real estate company Lendlease says it will trim its workforce globally by 10 per cent, with five per cent of its Australian staff to lose their jobs.

Staff want meaningful tasks to fill time saved by tech

Employees want to spend the time saved by AI and automation on meaningful work instead of "demonstrative" meetings and emails just to prove they are on the job.

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

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Sun Cable to add wind as owners prepare to take charge

A consortium led by Mike Cannon-Brookes' investment arm will add wind to a potentially nation-building solar project in the Northern Territory.

Benchmark renewable energy deal struck on country in WA

A $1 billion-plus partnership has been struck to develop renewable energy assets on vast Yindjibarndi country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

One in three media women are thinking about quitting

Women in media are calling for better pay and career progress as a survey shows one in three are considering quitting their jobs in the industry.

Pressure remains as 'not much' gas covered by price cap

The government's mandatory gas code is expected to have little impact on bills for households and small businesses, with exemptions covering the bulk of supply.

Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook

The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.

New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk

A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.

These Omega-3 tablets will come without a trace of fish

Consumers want the good oil, not more harm to dwindling fish stocks, which means a new brew of marine and soil bacteria could catch on as a food supplement.

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