The Australian markets had a promising trading day until the last hour when news broke that China and the US had failed to negotiate on tariffs.
Aisling Brennan
The latest competitor on a key route between Australia and the US has put its first seats up for sale.
Blair Jackson
A week after one of Australia’s largest brewers left customers outraged over a “woke” promotional campaign, its chief executive officer has announced he’s stepping down.
Australia’s biggest bank says there may be some brief relief for those priced out of owning a home — but there could be a brutal side effect to cutting rates.
A Sydney woman has revealed her plans after scoring the entire $100m Oz Lotto jackpot, making her the biggest sole winner in the game’s history.
Joanne Williamson, Alexandra Feiam, Jessica Paul
Australia remains behind its ambitious target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 despite a bounce in new housing approvals in December.
Cameron Micallef
Aussies have returned to the stores on the back of cost-of-living relief, lifting consumer spending for the first time in nearly two years.
The announcement comes two weeks out from the RBA’s first meeting of 2025.
Sarah Keszler
One of the big four banks has made a major call ahead of any Reserve Bank of Australia decision to cut the cash rate.
Former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will retire from her role in the Australian Banking Association after eight years of lobbying for the major banks.
International retailers are drawing consumers in by offering cheap products and low shipping costs, but their meteoric rise is coming at the expense of local businesses.
Property prices continued to slide in January across nearly every capital city, but buyers are being urged to act quickly as the downturn could be short-lived.
A hidden tax on a beloved Aussie staple will be upped for the 84th time since it was introduced – prompting industry groups to call for change.
Jessica Wang
Operators of a popular island hideaway have been ordered to pay staff an eye-watering amount after they were underpaid for years.
Nathan Schmidt
As the major banks close more regional branches, one of the big four is taking a different approach for face-to-face dealings on Saturdays.
Aussie supermarkets are being rocked by a shortage of a common dairy staple - blamed on high demand and flow-on from a devastating disease.
Emma Kirk, Rhiannon Lewin
The Aussie sharemarket has closed on a 100-day high, led by consumer discretionary stocks as investors factor in rate cuts.
All four big banks now expect an interest rate cut in February.
Matt Mckenzie
Australians are still feeling the pinch of cost-of-living rises even though the rate of inflation is slowing.
A leading economist has stood by his call on the Reserve Bank holding rates in February despite encouraging progress on inflation.
Applications are now open for young Aussies to get a tax-free $1321 cash boost, but there’s a catch.
Duncan Evans
Australia’s rental crisis may have peaked as advertised rents growth slows, but tenants are likely still feeling the brunt of cost-of-living pressures.
Australians are choosing the worst time of the year to try and find their next job, according to new research.
The final two brands in the Mosaic Brands fold will be shut down after its receivers were unable to find a new buyer, leaving thousands without a job.
