Inflation pressures could resurface if the Reserve Bank cuts rates prematurely, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned amid fears the north Queensland floods could push up grocery prices. The devastating floods, which have led to two deaths, have hit banana and sugar supplies and are expected...
Industrial communities are holding their breath to see whether Australia can negotiate an exemption to US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs. While Mr Trump signed off on 25 per cent tariffs without exception, confirmation he’s considering giving Australia a pass has sparked hope amongst...
Women working in Australian media hold significantly fewer chief executive and managing director roles as a report shows the extent of gender disparities at the highest levels of the industry. The report, collated by Women in Media, looked at all professions in the media including publishing,...
Some small cars have a surprisingly big thirst for fuel, with the latest vehicle road tests showing three popular hatchbacks exceeded their advertised petrol consumption by more than 20 per cent. One popular model consumed 35 per cent more petrol than expected, and hybrid vehicles were...
Australian states have copped a blast for being too loose with spending, in a warning signalling taxpayers might soon be forking out more to cover the costs of burgeoning debt. S&P Global, one of the big three credit ratings agencies, warned states could face credit downgrades...
A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australian motorists and send prices plummeting. Drivers could expect electric cars to break the $20,000 barrier this year, for example, and to see a bigger...