Australia and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement and defence and security partnership as both sides seek closer ties amid global instability. TRADE *More than 99 per cent of tariffs on EU goods coming into Australia will be cut. *35,000 tonnes of Australian beef can...
Nearly three million low-paid workers would receive thousands more in annual wages under a union push for a five per cent pay rise. The ACTU will ask industrial umpire the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum wage to $26.19 per hour, up from $24.95, in...
Australians should work from home where possible and drive at slower speeds to limit oil demand during the Middle East conflict, the world’s top energy agency says. The recommendations come as Australia’s energy minister flags further potential releases from stockpiles after dozens of service stations ran...
Australian adults are walking away from heart-pounding exercise, racking up just four minutes of vigorous activity every day, according to a first-of-its-kind study. But the population may get a pass mark for its efforts due to higher than expected moderate activity and a daily step count...
A rush for petrol and diesel driven by the ongoing Iran war has caused across-the-board price spikes and shortages in some areas. WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR? * Israeli and American attacks on Iran have escalated into full-blown war, prompting Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz, which...
The allure of free daytime power has brought savings-motivated Australians to energy expert Mamoon Reza’s door. Akin to power happy hour, the Solar Sharer policy announced in 2025 has been pitched as a win for renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households otherwise locked out of rooftop...
Australian businesses are failing at record rates and soaring energy prices are set to make matters worse, putting the national economy at risk of recession. Business insolvencies and payment defaults were already at or near their highest-ever levels from mid-2025, before the Persian Gulf conflict lit...
Prices of Cadbury hollow eggs have almost doubled per gram since two Easters ago, even after cocoa prices plummeted. Manufacturers and supermarkets have jacked prices up across the board, with the price of much-loved Lindt bunnies jumping a third on 2025 prices, the consumer advocacy group...
More than 200,000 lives and billions of dollars in health costs could be saved if political leaders developed an appetite to tax unhealthy foods, according to fresh research. The federal government is being called upon to consider a 20 per cent tax on unhealthy items, such...
Property investment has long been seen as a way to build wealth over time. For many investors, the goal is twofold: to benefit from the long-term growth in the property’s value while also generating rental income along the way. While the idea may sound straightforward,...