Too young to retire, too 'old to get a job'

Ricci Bartels spent 26 years helping other people find a job before she joined the unemployment queue five years ago.

Samarco hires US lawyers for debt talks

Samarco bondholders hired US law firm Hogan Lovells for help with debt-restructuring talks.

Wall St higher on job data

US stocks rose as August payroll data signalled steady jobs growth, tempering bets on a rate lift.

Behind the 'fourth way' in cutting carbon emissions

Just as they say there's more than one way to skin a cat, so there are a lot of ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Ireland really doesn't want the $19b it stands to get from Apple ruling

​The Irish government agreed Friday to appeal a record $US14.5 billion European ruling against Apple's tax practices in the country, as tensions mount over whether the technology giant paid a sufficient amount on its global operations.

End of the road for the old Holden

For Australia's car makers, it started with a bang, and is ending with a whimper.

Bill Gross sees September rate hike

Bill Gross says August's jobs data ensure the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this month.

US economy adds 151,000 jobs in August

US payrolls grew at a slower but solid pace in August while measures of labour slack were flat.

'It is impossible to live on Newstart': older Australians

Ricci Bartels is part of an increasing number of welfare-dependent mature age Australians, unable to find work and at risk of living in poverty.

Samsung to recall Galaxy Note 7 worldwide after battery problems

Electronics retailer Samsung has announced its newly-launched Galaxy Note 7 will be recalled and replaced after reports several of the phones exploded.

Watchdog warns on Telstra advantage with NBN

The competition watchdog has laid down some ground rules for Telstra and NBN Co, to ensure the telco giant does not receive an unfair advantage.

Black Friday looms for Australia's motor workers

The dominoes are tumbling for Australia's car makers, as soon there will be none, with October 7 looming as "Black Friday" for the motor industry.

97-year-old fights CBA for compensation

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A 97-year-old victim of banned Commonwealth Bank star financial planner 'dodgy' Don Nguyen, is fighting the bank for compensation.

Airservices callous and wasteful, say unions

But heads won't roll over scathing report into consultancies at air traffic agency.

Half-baked life insurance code needs more work

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As the clock starts ticking on the introduction of a code of conduct for the scandal-ridden life insurance industry, the sector needs to think carefully about releasing a half baked code as calls for a royal commission get louder.

Samsung plans global recall of Galaxy Note 7 phones: report

The recall comes at a critical time for Samsung, just a week before rival Apple is set to introduce new iPhone models at its annual September event.

Samsung phone pulled from sale in Australia over safety concerns

Australian telcos and retailers have suspended sales of Samsung's latest smartphone as speculation mounts there will be global recall of the device due to faulty batteries that can catch fire.

Market wrap: ASX down 2.6pc for the week

Investor fears of an imminent US rate rise and falling commodity prices triggered a hefty selloff that saw the ASX end the week in the red.

Move public servants to Armidale? 'We wouldn't do it': Barnaby Joyce

The federal government concedes the cost of moving public servants from Canberra to northern NSW doesn't stack up.

History of Holden

Football, meat pies, kangaroos and... Holden's decision to cease local production will mean the end of an icon.

Qantas' Alan Joyce scores $1 million pay rise

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has been richly rewarded for turning the airline's fortunes around.

Markets Live: ASX drops below 5400

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Gone are the flat days of August: the ASX is on track for a sixth loss in seven sessions, as investors fret about a possible US rate hike.

Uber, Airbnb could be taxed more following Apple decision

Australia may have the right to collect more tax from multinationals that send profits through low-tax nations following this week's historic EU ruling on Apple.

Want a job in British banking? You may have to ditch the brown shoes

The right pair of oxfords can make or break a potential job candidate in staid investment banking circles in Britain, according to a new report.

Apartment correction to cause Australia-wide recession: report

A 'correction' in the apartment market could see sharp falls in all Australian home prices and a nationwide recession.

The Reply Allpocalypse: How to escape the 'reply all' vortex

It's Friday afternoon and your long week is almost over. Staring at the clock as it slowly ticks toward the weekend, your daydreaming is interrupted by an email alert. 

Hanjin bankruptcy causes shipping chaos

The bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line has thrown ports and retailers around the world into confusion, with giant container ships marooned and merchants worrying whether tonnes of goods will reach their shelves.

The days of travel sites offering identical hotel rates is over

Holidaymakers are set to enjoy cheaper cheaper rooms and the chance to negotiate better rates after consumer watchdog investigated Australia's largest online travel agents.

Why the NBN might be nervous after SpaceX satellite explosion

NBN Co staff must be feeling as little less confident about launching its second satellite in a few weeks, after a rocket carrying the Amos-6 satellite exploded before takeoff on Thursday.