» Households choosing food over insurance cover despite financial planners warning of big risks
26/04/24 05:57 from Business
There is mounting evidence that basic forms of insurance are becoming unaffordable for many Australians as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
» Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to journalist Peter FitzSimons to cover costs
26/04/24 04:57 from Business
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay thousands of dollars to journalist Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in his failed defamation case.
» Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay more than $4,000 to journalist Peter FitzSimons to cover costs incurred during defamation trial
26/04/24 04:57 from Business
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is ordered to pay thousands of dollars to journalist Peter FitzSimons for costs incurred in Mr Lehrmann's failed defamation case.
» Woolworths fined $1.2 million over 'gross failure' to pay Victorian staff entitlements
26/04/24 03:34 from Business
A Melbourne magistrate has described a Woolworths payroll error as a systematic and gross failure, but says the company is remorseful.
» 'It's madness': NT gas deal with Tamboran criticised over lack of public information
26/04/24 03:21 from Business
The NT government's decision to ink a major gas contract without an open tender process and refusing to disclose the cost to taxpayers draws criticism from both industry and experts. But the chief minister says "this is the way negotiati...
» 'I have never seen a deal like this': Industry, experts slam secretive NT government gas deal
26/04/24 03:21 from Business
The NT government's decision to ink a major gas contract without an open tender process and refusing to disclose the cost to taxpayers draws criticism from both industry and experts. But the chief minister says "this is the way negotiati...
» 'I have never seen a deal like this': Industry, experts slam secretive NT gas deal
26/04/24 03:21 from Business
The NT government's decision to ink a major gas contract without an open tender process and refusing to disclose the cost to taxpayers draws criticism from both industry and experts. But the chief minister says "this is the way negotiati...
» Anglo American share price spike raises questions as BHP pursues takeover of rival mining giant
26/04/24 03:18 from Business
A spike in the share price of BHP target Anglo American's London-listed shares before the Australian multinational had formally announced a $60 billion takeover bid has raised questions about possible leaks.
» Anglo American chairman says BHP's $60 billion offer is 'opportunistic'
26/04/24 03:18 from Business
Anglo American has rejected BHP's $60 billion takeover proposal, saying the bid significantly undervalued the London-listed miner and its prospects.
» Construction company fined $115k after worker fell from scaffold onto star picket
26/04/24 03:00 from Business
A leading Tasmanian construction company is fined after a worker was left with "terrible physical and psychological injuries" when he fell onto a star picket.
» Australia's tax rate increase was the biggest in the world last year, and those on lower incomes paid the price
25/04/24 23:39 from Business
Data from the OECD shows Australia recorded the biggest increase to average tax rates in the developed world last year due to bracket creep and the end of a tax offset, but a separate report finds Australia is still a relatively low-taxi...
» Australians had the biggest income tax increase in the developed world last year but we're not the most-taxed country, finds OECD
25/04/24 23:39 from Business
Data from the OECD shows Australia recorded the biggest increase to average tax rates in the developed world last year due to bracket creep and the end of a tax offset, but a separate report finds Australia is still a relatively low-taxi...
» Copper smelter workers in critical condition after being burnt at Mount Isa Mines site
25/04/24 22:46 from Business
Two men are in critical condition after suffering significant burns at an outback Queensland mine site after a steam vent opened adjacent to where they were working.
» Copper smelter workers badly burnt at Mount Isa Mines site
25/04/24 22:46 from Business
Two men are in critical conditions after suffering significant burns at an outback Queensland mine site when a steam vent opened neto where they were working.
» Live: Price data pushes out US rate cut chances, while AUD pushes above 100 Japanese Yen
25/04/24 21:40 from Business
The latest PCE data out in the US has a "real shock" that analysts say pushes the chance of US rate cuts this year down even further. Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen has dropped and the AUD is strong, making a Japanese holiday tempting for A...
» Live: BHP bidding to take over Anglo American in $60b deal, while Mike Cannon-Brookes to become Atlassian's sole CEO
25/04/24 21:40 from Business
Meanwhile, the latest PCE data out in the US has a "real shock" that analysts say pushes the chance of US rate cuts this year down even further. And the Japanese Yen has dropped and the AUD is strong, making a Japanese holiday tempting f...
» Live: BHP shares fall after $60b takeover bid for Anglo American, Mike Cannon-Brookes becomes Atlassian's sole CEO
25/04/24 21:40 from Business
The ASX is trading lower on Friday, with BHP shares dropping by 4 per cent after confirming its $60 billion takeover bid for Anglo American, while the latest US PCE data has reduced the chance of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Follow...
» Live: Anglo American rejects BHP $60b takeover offer, saying it 'significantly undervalues' the mining company
25/04/24 21:40 from Business
The ASX has ended lower on Friday, while Anglo American has rejected BHP's $60 billion takeover bid, saying it "undervalues" the British mining company and its future prospects. Follow live.
» The TGA is cracking down on cosmetic injectable ads. Vapes and Ozempic are partly to blame
25/04/24 21:00 from Business
The TGA wants to protect vulnerable Australians from cosmetic enhancement advertising. But some warn new guidelines could cause more problems.
» Australian-grown juniper berries could prove the perfect ingredient for local gin makers
25/04/24 20:23 from Business
With most Australian gin distilleries importing juniper berries from Europe, this NSW farmer is on a mission to create a potentially superior, scientifically backed homegrown juniper industry.