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Joyce scores final multimillion-dollar Qantas payout

Joyce scores final multimillion-dollar Qantas payout

The long-term bonus for former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has vested, granting him a final multimillion-dollar payout following his troubled tenure.

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Australia's economy surpassed expectations in the last financial year, taking some urgency out of the Reserve Bank's plans to cut interest rates.

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Record forecast set for Australian production

Record forecast set for Australian production

Drought has not stopped forecasters from predicting record agriculture, fisheries and forestry production, with the value set to surpass $100 billion.

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

MPs demand Santos fix gas tank, leaking for 19 years

A storage tank at a major gas export hub that has emitted methane for almost two decades is causing federal government concern, sparking repair option talks.

The Reject Shop name getting rejected by Canadian owner

The Reject Shop name getting rejected by Canadian owner

The new parent company of The Reject Shop plans to rebrand all its stores by 2027 and open hundreds of new ones.

Trump says India offered zero tariffs on US goods

Trump says India offered zero tariffs on US goods

US President Donald Trump says India should have offered to drop its tariffs to zero "years ago" and now it was "getting late" in their negotiations.

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Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests

After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed China's vision for "a new system of stability and security in Eurasia" at a regional summit in Shanghai.

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in Aldi, which one expert says could lead to greater transparency and lower prices.

Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch

Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch

Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch

Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch

Home values have grown at the fastest rate in 15 months as the mismatch between supply and demand continues driving up prices.

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

Moves to crack down on supermarket 'shrinkflation'

The federal government is looking at ways to ensure consumers get more bang for their buck at the checkout, with a crackdown on "shrinkflation" on the cards.

'No-brainer' to end negative gearing on holiday rentals

'No-brainer' to end negative gearing on holiday rentals

'No-brainer' to end negative gearing on holiday rentals

'No-brainer' to end negative gearing on holiday rentals

A group of crossbenchers and Labor parliamentarians have heard ending negative gearing on short-stay rentals would boost housing affordability and the budget.

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

It's not me, it's you: millions abandon the coalition

Australians who had previously voted for the coalition, but refused to do so at the last election, have revealed why in a new research report.

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'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

Cutting emissions by 81 per cent by 2035 is "technologically and economically feasible" for Australia, a global climate think tank says.

Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs' pay

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.

Nation's economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week

Australia's weak private sector could dampen the nation's economic recovery and cause GDP growth to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecasts.

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

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Crunch time for Star despite narrowing full-year loss

Uncertainty continues to swirl around Star Entertainment Group's future after the struggling casino operator posted another significant full-year loss.

Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing

Australians are posting letters at dwindling rates not seen in almost a century, as Australia Post's boss says the days of snail mail are numbered.

Social housing not just a 'nice thing to do'

A housing minister says it was a mistake not to promote a major social housing initiative as a significant economic stimulus package.

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Australia's clean energy future is at risk if it fails to meet fast-growing demand for energy, gas and renewables workers.

Qantas profit soars, reputation repairs 'on schedule'

Australia's biggest airline has ordered a fleet of new jets as its profit takes flight and its CEO wins praise for tackling the company's battered reputation.

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Another 500 nuisance tariffs on items such as tyres and wine glasses are set to be slashed, saving Australian businesses millions in compliance costs.

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

Perth-based conglomerate Wesfarmers, which owns Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has increased its dividend payout after delivering a $2.9 billion net profit.

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