PM to press China on trade sanctions during summit
9 October
Anthony Albanese will raise Beijing’s trade sanctions on Australian exports when he holds talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Laos. The prime minister will travel to the capital Vientiane on Wednesday for the Association of Southeast Asian...[Read More]
Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand
9 October
Protecting nature and combating climate change need not come at the expense of Australia’s prosperity, a global summit has been told. Climate change, energy, environment and water department secretary David Fredericks says his department is...[Read More]
Wanted: $100m investment fund seeks green Aussie tech
9 October
A $100 million investment fund is on the lookout for Australian start-ups developing climate-friendly energy, transport and farming innovations after securing support from more than 50 companies. Virescent Ventures announced the launch of its second...[Read More]
Hybrids demoted to make way for electric Uber rides
9 October
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as “green” vehicles on Uber’s rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform. Uber executives announced the changes at a London event on...[Read More]
TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters
9 October
TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 US states and the District of Columbia, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The lawsuits filed separately in New York, California, the District of Columbia...[Read More]
Renewables option as climate change fuels conflict
9 October
Climate change is fuelling conflict and driving people to extremism as they fight over access to resources such as water, a former Dutch military general warns. Australia has the potential to mitigate its military risk and not depend on other...[Read More]
Cyber security reform to learn from past data breaches
9 October
Cyber security reform proposing mandatory standards for smart devices and reporting requirements for some businesses “strike the right balance” and puts Australia on the path to learning from past incidents. New legislation to create the...[Read More]
Socceroos plotting to break through great wall of China
9 October
The Socceroos are being urged to curb their frustration as new coach Tony Popovic plots to break through a great wall of China in a vital World Cup qualifier. Popovic is preparing his players to confront a defence-minded Chinese outfit in Thursday...[Read More]
Time for a check-up: hospitals not yet climate ready
9 October
Australia’s hospitals should switch to safer, cheaper clean energy as part of a nationwide health response to climate change, experts say. An all-electric hospital would use 100 per cent renewable energy – not gas or diesel – for heating,...[Read More]
Everything you need to know about Bathurst 1000
9 October
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE BATHURST 1000 ENDURANCE RACE * Australian motorsport’s centrepiece is a 161-lap, 1000km race annually run at Bathurst’s Mount Panorama Circuit in NSW. * A lap is 6.213km long, with 23 turns. Average speed is 179km/h. *...[Read More]
Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high
9 October
Airfares could fall as competition increases under new laws targeting Australia’s two biggest airlines for blocking access to the nation’s busiest airport. The federal government will have the ability to impose civil penalties on carriers that...[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – Shares around record highs as inflation slides – but what are the risks?
2 October
Key points – Recession risks, the escalating Israel conflict, the US election along with still stretched valuations mean a high risk of another share market correction and continued volatility. – The expansion of the war around Israel and Iran...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 27/9/24
2 October
Global share markets rose again over the last week on expectations for a continuation of a “goldilocks” macro outlook on the back of central bank rate cuts reinforced by news of aggressive Chinese policy stimulus. This saw US and global shares...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
2 October
Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]
Retail trade springs back after warmer weather
2 October
Warmer-than average weather and Father’s Day sales spurred on an early spring blitz to the shops in a boost to retail figures. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed retail spending grew 0.7 per cent in August and increased 3.1 per cent in...[Read More]
