In a landmark move that signals a dramatic shift in Australia’s mortgage market, a major bank has taken a ‘chainsaw’ to its fixed rates.
Cameron Micallef
Australia Post delivered a staggering amount of parcels over the Christmas period, leading to a small profit for the business.
The new laws promise to strengthen protections for penalty and overtime rates, however, the Coalition says it could hit the bottom line of small businesses.
Jessica Wang
The $50m Powerball jackpot has failed to go off on Thursday night, skyrocketing again to an even bigger prize for next week.
George Al-Akiki
The Reserve Bank of Australia has made a preliminary update into its consultation into card surcharges, with the central bank previously saying it can save consumers $1.2bn.
Cash-strapped mortgage holders are being urged not to panic after a spike in inflation, with one big bank tipping further interest rate relief is still on the way.
Young Australians face a triple threat of unaffordable housing, stagnant wages and limited political voice, with 40 per cent needing family help to buy a home.
More than one million welfare recipients will have their historical debts waived because it will cost more in resources to chase them up.
Housing costs and alcohol prices have triggered Australia's sharpest inflation spike in 12 months, denting hopes of a further rate cut.
Borrowers hoping for a second straight interest rate cut have been dealt a blow after a surge in electricity prices drove inflation unexpectedly higher.
Jacob Shteyman
France's minority government appears to be on shaky ground with a confidence vote due in September.
Elizabeth Pineau
Upstart supermarket retailer Aldi reckons it can save Aussie shoppers $3000 a year on grocery bills. Here’s why.
Duncan Evans
Virgin Australia has slashed prices on flights to domestic and international destinations to celebrate the airline’s 25th birthday.
Emma Kirk
Australian households are finally starting to loosen their purse strings after years of tightened budgets, in a major sign the worst of the cost-of-living crisis might be over.
Super funds are off to a “strong start” to the new financial year, as Trump’s signature policy boosts the retirement accounts of millions of Aussies.
Mexican food chain Guzman Y Gomez has hit $1bn in sales, with late-night diners and breakfast customers driving unexpected growth across its 24/7 outlets.
Another huge jackpot will be up for grabs next week, after there was no winning entry for the $30m first prize in Thursday night’s Powerball.
After wrapping up more than 29 hours of talks, Jim Chalmers has flagged movement on a road user charge among 10 other areas for immediate reform.
The company behind Powerball and Australia’s other lotto draws has flagged a major change to tickets, after their profits took a hit.
Blake Antrobus
Social services payments for 5 million Australians are about to change, with one group set to benefit most.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Nearly nine million Aussies are facing a serious dilemma over winter, and are being forced to sacrifice in order to make ends meet.
Thomas Henry
From monkey attacks to marathon traffic jams, Australian tourists in one major tourist destination are making bizarre insurance claims as travel numbers surge.
Elodie Jakes
Police have dismantled an alleged “co-ordinated” supermarket theft syndicate involving students stealing up to $10m worth of goods.
Blair Jackson
Australia’s Powerball jackpot has surged to $30m as lottery officials desperately search for a Sydney player sitting on an unclaimed $100m fortune.
Alexandra Feiam
