Shares erased their early gains on Wednesday after firmer-than-expected inflation data took traders by surprise.
Jack Quail
A keen fisherman is already planning on which boat he’ll buy after becoming a millionaire by winning Lotto.
Aisling Brennan
The dream of home ownership seems more like a mirage in 2024.
Brian Stevens
Young Aussies are about to be hit with another major increase to their tax bill, but there are signs relief could be on the way.
Courtney Gould and Jack Quail
With prices rebounding through the March quarter, inflation remained above the RBA’s target band, dashing hopes for rate cuts this year.
Don’t expect an interest rate cut any time soon. That’s the blunt message from economists who now reckon the RBA will have to keep rates on hold for longer after inflation came in hotter than expected.
Adrian Lowe
A major Australian discount retailer has decided not to sign an international accord on factory safety and a women’s rights group is up in arms.
Duncan Evans
Social media giants are being put under the microscope amid growing calls for them to co-operate with Australia’s intelligence and law-enforcement agencies.
Courtney Gould and Ellen Ransley
Ahead of consumer price figures for the March quarter, the benchmark notched its second session of gains.
The number of households at risk of mortgage stress has fallen to its lowest level this year as the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates steady and rising incomes eased financial pressures.
Cheyanne Enciso
Shopping at Woolies is about to get a big makeover, with a whole new section rolling out in stores.
Aussies have millions of dollars sitting unclaimed with the state and territory governments, with one state alone revealing a fund of $100m. See if you’re on the list.
Blair Jackson
A legendary motorcycle brand has issued an urgent recall for some of its bikes for a potentially fatal manufacturing flaw.
A major recycling company has been lashed by a court after a worker suffered horrific crush injuries in a workplace accident, eventually losing his leg.
Blake Antrobus
The Prime Minister and the tech billionaire have traded barbs as a fight over social media platform X escalates.
Courtney Gould
A manufacturing boss says it has become almost impossible to hire Gen Z workers because they ‘don’t want to get their hands dirty’.
Madeleine Achenza
Students saddled with unpaid placements and soaring debts could be in line for relief in next month’s Federal Budget, the Treasurer has hinted.
A South Australia mining company has boomed in value from $37m to almost $2bn in less than 10 years and the meteoric rise could continue with the company announcing another big milestone.
Despite repeated denials that an overhaul to the stage 3 tax cuts was not being considered, newly released documents have revealed otherwise.
One state’s newest police commissioner says he wants to make sure the community “feels safe” as he takes on the top job.
A bitter fight has been reignited over a contentious carve up that the NSW government says will leave the state almost $12bn worse off.
Social media giants have been accused of becoming “a playground for criminals and cranks” as plans for tougher laws intensify.
Anthony Albanese may still be on top as preferred prime minister but he’s been unable to capture support for a major plan to Labor voters.
A visit to afternoon TV reveals the ‘million-dollar retirement myth’ is still alive. The so-called experts fail to include a few key facts. Here’s exactly how much you’ll need in super for a decent retirement.
Nick Bruining