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Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Are the stars aligning? High hopes for profit season

Australia's biggest companies are poised to snap a three-year run of lacklustre profits, but there are concerns about the banking sector this earnings season.

Motorists urged off panic buying as excise cuts end

Motorists urged off panic buying as excise cuts end

Motorists urged off panic buying as excise cuts end

Motorists urged off panic buying as excise cuts end

Australians will likely be paying up to 16 cents per litre more for petrol as excise cuts come to an end but servos are still on notice to avoid price gouging.

Migrant tradies a net benefit to housing, say builders

Migrant tradies a net benefit to housing, say builders

Migrant tradies a net benefit to housing, say builders

Migrant tradies a net benefit to housing, say builders

The building industry is pushing for a better skilled migration intake having totalled how many homes a migrant tradie could help build in their career.

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Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Shares scupper early lead but book four months of gains

Mining stocks have helped support the Australian stock market in a disappointing end to the week, after a tech-focused charge left the local exchange wanting.

'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

'Devastating' regional layoffs as employer shifts blame

A regional paper mill has blamed the loss of more than 80 jobs on a state government's failure to provide wood under an abandoned supply agreement.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue flags major asset writedown

Fortescue will write off $746 million from the value of its Iron Bridge magnetite mine in the Pilbara after reviewing scenarios for the troubled operation.

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Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

Indigenous community rejects $150 million mining payout

An Indigenous community has rejected $150 million in compensation from mining giant Fortescue for operating on their land without proper consent.

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

Shares fall from multi-month high as confidence wanes

The ASX has handed back most of Wednesday's gains, as fresh strikes between the US and Iran stoked fears about global inflation and growth.

Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets

Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets

Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets

Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets

The number of dwellings granted approval has hit a five-year high, but national housing levels still lag behind federal targets.

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

'Softer than we thought': RBA's admission on inflation

The Reserve Bank's chief economist has admitted inflation predictions came in lower than expected due to volatility with the fuel market.

Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage

Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage

Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage

Optus sued by watchdog over triple-zero network outage

The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls.

Fuel seller eyes massive earnings lift due to conflict

Fuel seller eyes massive earnings lift due to conflict

Fuel seller eyes massive earnings lift due to conflict

Fuel seller eyes massive earnings lift due to conflict

The company that owns one of Australia's two oil refineries says the Middle East war underscores the need to keep that capability, as the conflict continues.

Tech boom driving corporate C-suite expansion

Tech boom driving corporate C-suite expansion

Tech boom driving corporate C-suite expansion

Tech boom driving corporate C-suite expansion

Australian firms are adding a relatively new role to their top executive line-ups as they adapt to one of the biggest technological disruptions in history.

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Shares soar as inflation surprise staves off rate hike

Healthcare stocks have led a broad-based ASX rally, after economic figures indicated the Reserve Bank wouldn't need to lift interest rates in August.

Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes

Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.

Sacked, struggling Qantas staff still wait for payments

Legal delays have prevented workers who were sacked by Australia's largest airline from receiving their share of a small fortune in compensation payments.

Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk

Many Australian banks are flying blind when customers ask them to confirm the details of mortgage offset accounts, leaving thousands of borrowers at risk.

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Migration plummets from post-pandemic record highs

Political debate continues to rage over migration levels but latest analysis shows the number of arrivals has plunged since borders reopened following COVID.

'Build resilience': refinery touted but discount to end

A study will examine locations for what would be the first refinery to be built in Australia since the 1960s, as a cut to the fuel excise is set to end.

Shares bounce as RBA speech sparks rate outlook reprice

The ASX has clutched victory from the hands of defeat, as markets softened their interest rate outlook after a speech from Australia's top central banker.

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

Energy giant took weeks to respond to major data breach

Almost one million Origin Energy customers are being warned about potential scam activity after their data was leaked in a suspected hack.

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.

Oil slips, shares surge as Persian Gulf conflict pauses

Oil prices have started the week sharply lower, boosting local equities as investors lean into signs the US and Iran could be seeking a diplomatic solution.

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