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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.

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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.

Sharper China slowdown risks blunting Australian growth

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

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

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.

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WA signs $1 billion deal for renewable energy batteries

WA signs $1 billion deal for renewable energy batteries

WA signs $1 billion deal for renewable energy batteries

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.

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

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

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

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

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

Banks 'cold and unhelpful' as they desert rural areas

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

More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in

More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in

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

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

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

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

Insurance 'under pressure' from extreme weather events

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

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

Scrutiny adds to headwinds for sustainable investment

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.

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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.

Wages lag productivity in mining, agriculture: study

Workers in two major industries industries have not been enjoying a fair share of productivity gains in the past decade, an independent commission says.

Switch to renewables 'messed up' despite clean ambition

Industry leaders have told Australian governments to "go harder" to expand solar and battery energy production or risk missing key goals.

PM urges renewables shift or risk being left behind

The prime minister has told industry leaders they must move towards renewables or watch as the world passes Australia by.

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Australia to steer global climate adaptation framework

Climate adaptation will be a critical part of the first stocktake of global progress since the Paris Agreement, with Australia invited to lead negotiations.

Stranded luxury cruise ship pulled free in Greenland

The luxury Ocean Explorer cruise liner stranded in Greenland with 206 people onboard - including 90 Australians - has been pulled free at high tide.

Unexpected jobs surge leaves unemployment figure steady

Higher interest rates are yet to make a serious dent in Australia's jobs market, with a larger-than-expected surge in employment recorded.

Female tech founders a $44b opportunity ready to bloom

Regional Australia presents a huge opportunity for technology and innovation, especially if women and young people are better engaged.

Call for tax to stop exports of emissions, jobs to Asia

Net-zero tsar Greg Combet has put Australia on a post-war footing for the massive task of decarbonising the economy but business leaders are more realistic.

Union boss issues warning after Qantas court decision

Australian businesses have been warned unions are ready to mobilise against unfair work conditions after a High Court ruling against Qantas.

Homes too chilly and mouldy during winter, renters say

Requiring landlords to install efficient heaters and ceiling insulation could keep renters healthy and homes free of mould, a tenant organisation recommends.

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