Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Economy, Business and Finance

New gender equality strategy to tackle unpaid work gap

New gender equality strategy to tackle unpaid work gap

The minister for women says Australia is still not gender equal and will set out a path to get there in the next 10 years.

Live export ship set for Israel after weeks of delays

Live export ship set for Israel after weeks of delays

Live export ship set for Israel after weeks of delays

Live export ship set for Israel after weeks of delays

A live export ship carrying thousands of sheep and cattle will finally embark for Israel after conflict in the region forced it to cancel its initial voyage.

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share

Ministers have agreed on steps to fill the nation's energy gap but a former deputy central bank governor says $625 billion in clean energy investment is needed.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Falling letters, shop traffic weighs down Aust Post

Falling letters, shop traffic weighs down Aust Post

Australia Post may have to shrink its retail network as falling foot traffic and low letter activity threatens the service's financial viability.

Super cash-ins lump taxpayers with $85b 'long COVID'

Super cash-ins lump taxpayers with $85b 'long COVID'

A key super fund body says taxpayers are on the hook for between $75 billion and $85 billion because of the Morrison government's early super access policy.

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Home price growth gathers pace as confidence returns

Property prices in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane still grew the fastest in January but Melbourne and Sydney also had a more convincing month.

Hires need tools, equipment to grind out productivity

Hires need tools, equipment to grind out productivity

Australia is in the productivity slow lane and although the pandemic goes a long way to explaining it, a key economic institution says more action is needed.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

Retail sales rebound but spending appetite is weak

The consumer sector is clearly in pain and prioritising discounted goods, making it a difficult time to be a discretionary retailer.

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

'Lazy' work safety watchdog lashed for failings

Already dumped on by an independent auditor, NSW's workplace safety regulator is now being denounced by unions and a UK company over its silicosis response.

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Ongoing macroeconomic headwinds have buffeted Harvey Norman's profits but the retailer insists its property portfolio keeps its balance sheet in good health.

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Australia not 'complacent' on expected weak growth

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is not immune nor complacent in the face of economic challenges though a soft landing is still anticipated.

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Green mining could be dynamite for new hydrogen sector

Australia could usher in the next boom by switching ammonia production plants from gas to renewable hydrogen to supply the mining sector with green explosives.

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Regional travellers and fly-in, fly-out workers face travel disruptions as more than 200 pilots at a Qantas subsidiary walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Hypocrisy call after 'devastating' report on $5b scheme

Hypocrisy call after 'devastating' report on $5b scheme

Hypocrisy call after 'devastating' report on $5b scheme

Hypocrisy call after 'devastating' report on $5b scheme

Substantial issues have been uncovered in an audit of a war chest filled with billions of dollars derived from Australia's largest road infrastructure project.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Inflation results show signs of waning price pressures

Stretched households will welcome promising signals on price pressures as a key monthly measure comes in softer than anticipated.

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

Escape to the country cools off as cost of living bites

Internal migration has dropped as fewer people make the move between the cities and the regions, but those who are escaping the rat race are going to the coast.

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

The trick to harnessing artificial intelligence is to get clear evidence and guidance on how humans and machines should share the workload, a tech leader says.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

'Shock' report sparks ICAC referral for safety watchdog

A monitor for dangerous dust from since-banned engineered stone might not have worked and was developed through a "significantly flawed" process, a report says.

Call for action on gender equity as pay gaps exposed

Australian employers are under pressure to close their gender pay gaps and could face hurdles getting contracts with government if they don't change.

Woodside under the pump on climate risk as profit falls

Critics say Woodside Energy's carbon reduction plans are "meaningless" as the oil and gas giant expands to meet decades of demand expected for Australian LNG.

Origin fined for breach of family violence care

Origin Energy failed to protect vulnerable customers after referring customers affected by family violence to debt collectors to recoup overdue fees.

Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas

Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.

Treasurer wary of 'evolving' risks ahead of G20 talks

Finance ministers and central bank leaders from around the world will discuss the developing risks to the global economic outlook at G20 talks.

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and workers face having their flight plans disrupted by a three-day strike by pilots at a Qantas subsidiary.

1 … 92 93 94 95

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales Victoria Economy, Business and Finance Western Australia Environmental Issue Health Energy Energy and Resource Science and Technology Housing and Urban Planning Technology Australian Capital Territory Agriculture Mining Air Transport Consumer Goods Electricity Production and Distribution Unions

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here