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Energy shares soared on Israel, Iran conflict

Cautious investors eventually pushed the Australian share market up slightly after a sea-sawing day of trading on Monday thanks to the Israel/Iran conflict.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:53:55 GMT

Anthony Albanese says there won’t be a free trade deal with EU at G7

While Australia is eyeing a potentially lucrative deal with the European Union, Anthony Albanese has dismissed the potential of an imminent breakthrough.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:17:33 GMT

Motorists warned the price of fuel is set to rise on the latest Iran-Israel conflict

Motorists are being warned it is ‘inevitable’ they will be paying more for fuel in the coming days.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:03:02 GMT

Aussie shares stall as conflict weighs on confidence

Air and drone attacks in the Middle East have dominated market sentiment since Israel launched air strikes in Iran last week, sending oil prices surging.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:45:01 GMT

Share market operator probed after 'serious' failures

The corporate regulator's concerns over critical market infrastructure has prompted a probe into Australia's stock exchange operator.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:29:27 GMT

Abu Dhabi oil giant makes $30bn bid for Santos

A major international oil consortium has made a nearly $30bn play for Australia’s second largest oil producer at a time when the price of crude is soaring.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:26:53 GMT

Shares nudge up, oil dips - Mideast tensions in focus

Asian markets have edged up, Wall St futures are steady and oil is up again, amid conflict between Israel and Iran in a week packed with central bank meetings.

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:11:16 GMT

Wall St ends sharply lower amid Iran-Israel conflict

US stocks have closed lower amid investor uncertainty following an Israeli attack on Iranian sites and Iranian retaliation strikes.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:01:15 GMT

Prepare for lift off: airport city scores $800m pledge

A sizeable budget investment in essential services for what is envisioned to be a thriving area around Australia's newest airport will help it launch soon.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:01:58 GMT

It’s in the Bag Promotions and Events confirmed as new operator for Manning Road Farmers Market

In December 2024 the market — which has operated for 15 years — was on the brink of ceasing operations.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:33:19 GMT

Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism

With the world order under threat, Australian attitudes to the economy and security are the bleakest they've been in two decades, a Lowy Institute poll shows.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:31:15 GMT

One of Perth’s most narrow homes is seeking $4million after recently listing on the market. Inspired partly by the Walt Disney concert hall, the home packs a punch much bigger than the 9.5m width of the 376sqm block of land.

While most of the home is only six metres wide, property hunters are making multi-million dollar bids for the astonishing Fremantle property.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:50:56 GMT

Hindu pilgrims killed as helicopter crashes in India

A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:03:05 GMT

One side has ‘upper hand’ in WFH tussle, HP Australia boss says

The boss of a major tech company says one side of the work-from-home debate firmly has the “upper hand”.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:47:37 GMT

Spotlight on unemployment as jobs market loses heat

Jobs data is set to dominate the economic agenda in Australia, while onlookers expect the Federal Reserve to keep US interest rates on hold.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:01:31 GMT

Old Perth Road: Bassendean MP Dave Kelly calls to save once-popular strip with more housing

Bassendean MP Dave Kelly said ‘the state of Old Perth Road is a concern to many in my community’.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

‘Harm to living standards’: World Bank’s chilling economic warning

A leading forecaster predicts “the harm to living standards could be deep”, as global economic growth halts on the back of trade tensions.

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:29:51 GMT

Bondi Junction Newsagency revealed as seller of $100m Powerball ticket

A new reveal has provided a clue to the identity of the winner of one of Australia’s biggest ever lottery prizes.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:53:10 GMT

Huge 34-storey $200m high-rise building could be coming to Perth CBD

The $200 million hybrid cross-laminated timber construction project seeks to demolish an existing building that has been vacant for ‘several years’.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Wall St ends sharply lower amid Iran-Israel conflict

US stocks have closed lower amid investor uncertainty following an Israeli attack on Iranian sites and Iranian retaliation strikes.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:56:33 GMT

House That! Nat Fyfe sells the North Coogee home he helped to design

The Fremantle Dockers champ has sold a house, which he helped design, that can withstand an indoor flying football.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:33:33 GMT

Australian motorists could be spared fuel price rises as tensions in Iran simmer

The price of crude oil is on the rise but Australians should remain calm until the impact is known.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:05:55 GMT

ASX slides as Iran-Israel tensions send oil prices higher

A spike in oil and gold producing shares was not enough to lift the ASX200 on Friday as investors fear the fallout from the Iran-Israel crisis.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:23:26 GMT

Households are being warned their electricity prices are set to spike

But there is one thing they can do to offset some of the pain.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:11:16 GMT

Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

The wait continues for a final decision on the future of a major gas plant as campaigners call for greater transparency about the controversial project.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:43:50 GMT

Casino giant slapped down in latest poker machine bid

Australia's biggest casino group has been blocked from expanding to poker machines as a state government faces pressure over its response to harmful gaming.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:11:55 GMT

Deloitte announces sale of Wittner to The Shoe Group in business rescue

An iconic Aussie fashion business with a 100-year history is set to avoid collapse in a breakthrough deal.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:23:24 GMT

New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market

Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has sent markets lower, prompting fears of a broader Middle East conflict and heightened inflation risks.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:22:38 GMT

Minimum wage in WA to increase by $36 for about 300,000 workers

Find out how much extra you’ll be getting each week.

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:54:52 GMT

S&P 500 ends higher on AI rally; Boeing drops

US stocks ended higher with tensions in the Middle East and a drop in Boeing shares offset by an optimistic rally in AI stocks.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:18:42 GMT

ASX 200 falls following record breaking run

A spike in crude oil and gold was not enough to lift the ASX 200 as the banks slid during trading on Thursday.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:05:36 GMT

‘Cautious and predictable’: Struggling homeowners tipped to wait for rate relief

Struggling mortgage holders may have to wait a little longer for interest rate relief, a big four bank’s economist warns.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:03:13 GMT

Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet

Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:50:56 GMT

'Virtually no oversight' of suburban poker machine dens

Regulators overseeing half of all the poker machines in Australia have been blasted for sitting on their hands and failing harm minimisation efforts.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:22:19 GMT

‘Proud legacy’: Caravan maker Jayco to defend off-road lawsuit

An iconic Australian company is being sued over claims its products can tackle the rugged outback.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:03:03 GMT

Australian shares edge lower as investors renew caution

An increase in risk sentiment has weighed on the Australian market, after rising geopolitical tensions and mixed trade news sent investors ducking for cover.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:38:24 GMT

Dollar skims low, MidEast tensions fuel risk-off mood

A cocktail of rising Middle East tensions and concern over the fragility of a US-China trade truce has drawn investors into safe-haven assets.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:27:20 GMT

Grim reality facing thousands of West Aussies as State’s housing crisis 91 per cent worse in two years: Report

The severity of the crisis has been laid bare in a new report.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:20:11 GMT

Mystery Aussie wins entire $100m Powerball jackpot as numbers revealed

The hunt is now on for the mystery winner of Powerball’s extraordinary $100m jackpot, who purchased their ticket in Sydney.

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:03:05 GMT

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with China have resulted in a deal to get the trade relationship between the two countries back on track.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:10:06 GMT

New report reveals Aussie women are bearing the brunt of rising costs widening the retirement gap

Aussie women are bearing the brunt of the nation’s cost of living crisis and putting their own financial futures at stake to keep households afloat.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:02:15 GMT

‘Bayswaterdon’ Instagram officially launches as Big Don’s boss announces pitch for Bayswater council position

He said his decision to run for council came after years of ongoing issues with the City of Bayswater while owning his successful smoked meat business.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 GMT

S&P 500 ends lower as traders focus on Mideast tensions

Worries about tensions flaring in the Middle East have led Wall Street lower, while investors took heart from new inflation figures.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:09:48 GMT

ASX closes at a record high as trade talks continue

Cautious investors lifted the ASX to a second consecutive record high on Wednesday, as “productive” trade talks continue.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:08:22 GMT

Renumeration Tribunal sets 2.4 per cent pay rise for MPs, Anthony Albanese to pocket extra $14.5k

Politicians are set to increase their annual salary by thousands from July 1, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pocketing a boost of nearly $15,000.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:38:43 GMT

Bank staff stop elderly customer from being fleeced of life savings

Alarm bells rang at a NAB branch when staff noticed a “spineless” scammer instructing a customer on how to increase her internet banking limit.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:27:03 GMT

White noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

Anthony Albanese has shrugged off criticism about airport noise and a lack of airline sign-ups as he unveiled a sparkling new international terminal.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 04:32:16 GMT

New report reveals $1.75bn paid in compensation to NSW Police officers suffering psychological injuries

The stress and strain police are under daily has been highlighted in a new report that shows the staggering amount officers have received in compensation.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:57:16 GMT

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

The number of employees involved in industrial disputes has fallen by more than half during the first three months of 2025.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 03:34:54 GMT

Three major Australian retailers fined for dodgy Black Friday sales

Amid the Black Friday spending bonanza, three major Australian stores have been fined for misleading sales.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:53:23 GMT

Australian shares fade after hitting new record

A trade truce between the world's two largest economies helped send Australian shares to new heights, but an afternoon sell-off shows investors remain wary.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:44:32 GMT

The cost benefit for Aussies as airline axes Asian arm

The closure of Jetstar Asia could have a major impact on the price of Australian airfares as Qantas shifts its focus to the domestic market.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:54:11 GMT

‘Renewed hope’: ASX 200 climbs to record high on Wednesday morning

Australia’s sharemarket has surged to a record high shortly after the opening bell, as investors grow giddy about a possible trade deal.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:59:55 GMT

Qantas announces major shake-up after closing Jetstar Asia

Qantas has announced it will close Jetstar Asia as part of a “strategic restructure” aimed at strengthening its core domestic and New Zealand business.

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:23:38 GMT

Amazon opens dedicated Australian business store

One of the world’s biggest retailers is opening a new, dedicated store in Australia.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:29:17 GMT

Tariff turmoil - World Bank cuts global growth forecast

The World Bank has cut its growth forecast as a result of Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, saying the global outlook has "deteriorated substantially".

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:28:05 GMT

Wall St gains as investors track US-China trade talks

US stocks have closed higher as investors keep an eye on trade negotiations between officials from the United States and China.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:17:51 GMT

Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger reveal what they buy with big acting paydays

The White Lotus co-stars Aimee Lou Wood and Patrick Schwarzenegger have opened up on how they spend their money.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:07:46 GMT

‘Hopeium’ of rate cuts and trade talks drives ASX 200 higher

The Australian sharemarket closes in on a record high during Tuesday’s trade as banks and tech stocks soared.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:59:48 GMT

Farm flood damage trickling through to grocery checkout

Blueberry prices are expected to remain high after flooding devastated crops, but shops are unlikely to run out of milk despite dairy farms being inundated.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:58:18 GMT

Australians are predicting a rough 12 months on the back of Trump’s tariffs

Australians are more worried about their jobs, the family finances and the broader Australian economy due to the US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:39:08 GMT

The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer

The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:52:49 GMT

Average price of a dwelling in Australia passes $1 million

Australia’s housing market is on the rise.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:21:49 GMT

Australian shares hit record close as bank stocks surge

Banks and energy stocks have helped lift the local bourse to record highs, but continued growth will hinge on the outcome of US-China trade talks.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:28:55 GMT

Stocks stall as investors watch US-China trade talks

Investors have been given some reason to believe US-China trade tensions may be easing, with global stocks and the dollar holding steady.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:25:53 GMT

Impersonation scams sent in the early hours are designed to catch taxpayers off guard, accountants warn

Aussie taxpayers have been warned about sophisticated tax scams designed to catch you out over your morning coffee.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:17:40 GMT

Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries

Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:40:41 GMT

Path to going public on markets sped up for companies

A decline in the number of new companies listing on the ASX has forced the market watchdog to roll out changes to streamline the process of going public.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:34:28 GMT

Big changes are coming to Buy Now Pay Later. Here’s how it affects you

From Tuesday, sweeping new changes are coming to Buy Now Pay Later services, potentially impacting millions of Australians. Here’s what it means for you.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:20:50 GMT

‘What’s the point?’: Aussie Larissa Kay questions if university degrees pay off in the housing crisis

A young Aussie’s rant about the cost of living crisis has gone viral as she poses the question ‘what’s the point?’.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:58:24 GMT

Western Australia could get an extra public holiday as the state looks at syncing with the East Coast

Premier Roger Cook says it’s time WA stops ‘shutting shop’ when the east coast is open, suggesting a review that could bring an extra day off.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:05:13 GMT

Seven in 10 Aussies admit to faking sickie in past year

Sleep, hangovers and general leisure were some of the reasons for Aussie workers committing this act in the past year.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:42:16 GMT

Minimum wage increases and tobacco crackdowns - How life will change for millions of Aussies from July 1

From minimum wage increases to a crackdown on tobacco, here are all the changes coming into effect across Australia from next month.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:20:29 GMT

After 6-month search, South Gippsland man comes forward as $2.1m Lotto winner

One lucky Victorian who found a multimillion-dollar Lotto ticket six months after the draw has explained why he didn’t check it at the time.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:47:57 GMT

World shares climb, dollar eases ahead of US-China meet

Shares have increased as Asian markets react to better-than-expected US jobs data ahead of talks aimed at mending the US-China trade war.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:46:31 GMT

Australian coffee tipped to reach $12 amid international pressures

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:17:28 GMT

US stocks end up on jobs data and China hopes

Indexes up: Dow 1.05 per cent, S&P 500 1.03 per cent, Nasdaq 1.20 per cent; US to meet Chinese officials on trade; Tesla bounces after massive plunge.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 21:01:14 GMT

Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women working in the media are unconvinced about the progress of gender equality in the industry with many considering quitting their jobs.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:31:20 GMT

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:01:31 GMT