As energy costs spike due to war in the Middle East, the federal government won’t rule out hiking taxes on gas company profits.
And why Queensland doesn’t have a price increase cap and the expectations for potential further price rises.
While the world focuses on the war underway in Iran, Israel and the Gulf, there is another war front developing – Lebanon.
Queensland’s unemployment rate rose slightly in February, while Australia’s labour market eased a little despite thousands of extra jobs created. See how the state compares to the rest of the nation.
The Australian stock market fell 1.6 per cent in early trading while oil prices spiked following attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has been criticised for a post taking aim at allies such as Australia for refusing to join the latest Middle East conflict.
Queensland is home to an Australian fashion first – the nation’s first textile recovery facility seeing unwanted fabrics spun back out into new yarns.
Australia’s research and innovation system is “broken” and needs “bold reform”, according to a major new independent report.
RBA governor Michelle Bullock said high inflation left them with no choice, but others have slammed the call.
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has officially formed in the Coral Sea, with fears it could intensify into a category four storm system later this week.
The prime minister will convene a meeting of state and territory leaders to find a co-ordinated response to fuel supply issues across Australia.
A successor for the CEO of one of world’s biggest copper players has been named, with a long-term employee of the mining giant given the top job.
A father charged with the murder of his fiancee and his baby daughter remains in hospital after being charged by police.
The raging war in the Middle East and private demand have led to higher inflation rather than government spending, as the treasurer indicates tough savings.
ARN has told the ASX that shock jock Kyle Sandilands’ contract has been terminated, ending the controversial Kyle and Jackie O Show after more than 20 years.
If the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy board followed the evidence, it wouldn’t hike rates, senior economist at the Australia Institute Matt Grudnoff argues before the latest decision.
Mortgage holders face higher borrowing costs after the Reserve Bank made it’s call to counter an expected surge in inflation fuelled by the Iran war.
In a move to strengthen its national marina platform, a Sydney-based asset management firm says buying the Gold Coast marina and shipyard would help it enter the super yacht market.
A global consortium based in Australia, has been selected to create the Gold Coast Arena, lauded as an Olympic legacy venue for the 2032 Brisbane Games.
The war in the Middle East has sent fuel prices soaring. There are fears that if it continues, Australia may have to begin rationing fuel.
Ahead of a state election, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s false claims about the rights of non-citizens and elections have been uncovered in a podcast.
Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.
As our university students increasingly use artificial intelligence to learn, Professor Jason Lodge warns there is more to worry about than cheating.
