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Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

Health, wealth and security mapped in wellbeing index

The federal treasurer wants to see Australia's economic and social objectives working together, not in opposition.

Rates and inflation keeping clamp on consumer sentiment

Rates and inflation keeping clamp on consumer sentiment

Rates and inflation keeping clamp on consumer sentiment

Rates and inflation keeping clamp on consumer sentiment

The threat of more interest rate increases is weighing heavily on the minds of consumers as high inflation proves hard to dislodge.

Fugitive developer's property empire in administration

Fugitive developer's property empire in administration

Fugitive developer's property empire in administration

Fugitive developer's property empire in administration

An administrator has been appointed to Toplace, the development firm of accused fraudster Jean Nassif, leaving a cloud hanging over major property developments.

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WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

WA joins AAA-rated club, despite carbon transition risk

A ratings agency has bumped the state of Western Australia to AAA and expects it to remain resilient to external shocks, helped by energy transition minerals.

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

'Unfair' super law costing young workers thousands

Many teenage workers are locked out of the retirement savings system and industry super funds want the laws reformed.

Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up

Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up

Renters may be finding it a little easier to find a home as vacancy rates ease across every capital city except Brisbane.

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

Call to cut emissions by almost three-quarters by 2035

A jet fuel emissions trading scheme for domestic airlines and a new regime for heavy vehicles could help slash emissions more than 70 per cent by 2035.

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WA's newest regional airline takes to the skies

WA's newest regional airline takes to the skies

WA's newest regional airline takes to the skies

WA's newest regional airline takes to the skies

A new airline has taken to the skies in WA offering a scheduled passenger service that links the vast Mid West, Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

Final gas code to take effect; sector warns of shortage

A finalised gas code of conduct aims to avert future price shocks for households and businesses, but producers warn urgent action is needed to boost supply.

Victorians to pay the country's most property taxes

Victorians to pay the country's most property taxes

Victorians to pay the country's most property taxes

Victorians to pay the country's most property taxes

An independent report has laid bare the extent to which both the Victorian and NSW state budgets depend on property taxes.

Few plan to spend tax returns as economy stalls

Few plan to spend tax returns as economy stalls

Few plan to spend tax returns as economy stalls

Few plan to spend tax returns as economy stalls

Fear of a slowing economy and direct financial pressures are weighing on taxpayers, with most planning to bank their tax returns or service debts.

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ leads big four on climate-aligned banking: report

ANZ is in front as Australia's "big four" move toward more responsible banking as part of a push for net-zero lending and investments by 2050, a report shows.

Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show

Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show

Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show

Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe will this week give a speech after keeping interest rates steady in July and the big four banks will be grilled by politicians.

Woman protests as fracking rig heads for Beetaloo Basin

Woman protests as fracking rig heads for Beetaloo Basin

Woman protests as fracking rig heads for Beetaloo Basin

Woman protests as fracking rig heads for Beetaloo Basin

A big drilling rig is on its way to the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory as protests are held against the operation.

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Renters' rights in sight as NSW targets excessive hikes

Further rental market reforms have been proposed in NSW where the government aims to set its changes in stone before the end of the year.

Big bank won't leave bush bare by lopping more branches

Commonwealth Bank has committed to no regional closures until 2026, but has flagged more "multi-channel" branches with reduced in-person banking hours.

Savers warned to show more interest in banking rates

Major banks will have an opportunity to explain why some of their customers are missing out on decent savings rates at a parliamentary hearing.

Senior Liberal backs 'poor old Philip Lowe'

Central bank governor Philip Lowe is "well qualified" to remain in the job after his term expires in September, a federal Liberal frontbencher says.

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Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Tenants still face sharp price increases but easing vacancy rates suggest rental growth may be losing steam.

Record fine for broker with history of non-compliance

Corporate regulator ASIC has fined retail broker Openmarkets a record $4.5 million for failing to stamp out a client's suspicious trading activity.

Pause in interest rate hikes no salve for mortgage pain

More mortgage holders are likely to miss repayments despite the RBA pausing rates, yet analysts say robust lending rules should keep a lid on delinquencies.

Court backs green light on Narrabri coal mine expansion

Climate activists say a court's decision to dismiss their bid to stop Whitehaven's Narrabri coal mine expansion was "out of step with community expectations".

Bad bosses face jail if SA industrial death laws pass

The South Australian parliament will consider proposed laws to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence with a maximum 20-year jail term.

New vehicle market motoring despite brakes on supply

Supply issues have failed to prevent a big jump in new vehicles sales to close out the financial year.

RBA opts for pause as hikes wash through economy

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates steady with light appearing at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders in the fight against inflation.

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