Feeling okay? That could be because you're in the Sydney-Melbourne bubble
The concept of "two Australias" isn't new, but those of us in VicNSW are less aware of it than we were back at the peak of the mining boom when it was QldWA versus the rest.
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CEO discusses McGrath's future
McGrath CEO Cameron Judson admits FY16 saw an unprecedented decline in volumes and listings, but predicts a more positive 2017.
McGrath chair Cass O'Connor champions housing affordability
McGrath Ltd's chairman Cass O'Connor made some interesting connections to explain how things had gone so horribly wrong since it went public in December last year.
Miners boost ASX, Fortescue at 5-year high
Miners powered the ASX higher on Wednesday as investors took a record Wall St lead to build the rally's strength through the day.
Whinge, complain, leave - the bad ride for women in IT
Trying to get women to stay in the IT industry has been difficult.
Public servants treated unfairly, bosses concede
Process hasn't been fair, bosses concede, but public servants urged to stop striking and accept a deal.
'Untrue': Public service boss rages against union after historic no vote
After four rejections of proposed workplace deal, department secretary says it's all the union's fault.
Markets Live: Fortescue hits 5-year high
Mining stocks hit another gear, powering an ASX rally after iron ore futures extend strong gains and the Dow topped 19,000.
'Best deal in decades' for dockers
A bitter year long dispute has been brought to a close thanks to a new pay offer.
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Tricks of the trade
As President of the European Council Donald Tusk warns Europe may never sign another free trade agreement, Professor Tim Harcourt of UNSW explains exactly what a FTA is.
Blue chips back in favour
The remarkable outperformance of small caps seems to have dissipated so investors are having another look at the growth potential of blue chips.
Sydney property market in 'severe disequilibrium'
Is Sydney property suddenly totally out of synch? One major agent thinks so.
Chinese business travellers put a rocket up Webjet
A deal opening the door to the massive Chinese business travel market has lit a fire under online travel agent Webjet.
Trump insider is betting on a futuristic solution to climate change
Wouldn't it be ironic if someone deep in Trump's confidence made a bet on cleaning up energy?
Five years after the boom, battle rages over mining wages
Coal prices may be recovering, but there are no celebrations in WA mining town Collie, where workers are fighting plans to slash their wages almost in half.
Transurban gets green light on QLD tollroads
Queensland has approved its first unsolicited development proposal, with Transurban receiving the go-ahead to spend $512 million.
Why bets on a Trump mining boom are tempting fate
Fears grow that prices have climbed too far, too fast in wake of US election and Chinese housing boom
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How to get to work faster
The future productivity and quality of life in Australia's big cities will hinge on the efficiency of our transport networks.
Apprenticeship system broken and needs reform
Year 12 students should be given the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship and the Higher School Certificate at TAFE, says the NSW peak business group.
Small businesses optimistic despite red tape, skills shortages
Deloitte survey shows small businesses optimistic despite skills shortages.
Rents: bad and getting worse in Melbourne, says latest affordability index
The cost of renting a home in Melbourne is rapidly becoming even less affordable, according to an index of property rental prices to be released on Wednesday.
Gina Rinehart praises President-elect Donald Trump's 'exciting' plan
Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart has welcomed Donald Trump's election victory as "exciting" for America's economy and called for similar policies to those of the new president-elect to be implemented in Australia.
8@eight: Bulls take full control of the market
The local share market has regained its mojo.
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Rowling's magical Potter profit
Expecto Profitorum! JK Rowling's digital publishing company, Pottermore, expects to turn a profit in its current fiscal year, buoyed by rising sales stories that build on the Harry Potter franchise.
Oil lower as Iran, Iraq resist output limits
Oil fell after an OPEC committee failed to agree on Iranian and Iraqi production levels.
Is it safe to buy a second-hand bicycle?
While Australia's peak standards body mulls over the merits of introducing a safe life limit for bicycle parts, bike buyers in Canberra are being warned to watch out for lemons on the second-hand market.
Australia's brave whistleblowers deserve compensation
After years of being reviled, smeared and left on the career scrapheap, whistleblowers might finally get the recognition they deserve.
A soft drink tax will make us less fat. But here's what it will do to prices
The United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, Fiji, Mexico, South Africa and parts of America have sugar taxes. Australia could be next.
Banks' 'few bad apples' mentality must change: Medcraft
A lack of accountability and a "few bad apples" mindset is plaguing Australia's largest corporations and is behind the mishandling of scandals and widespread misconduct in the financial services sector.
'Sneaky piece of accounting': How government dug up $240m to pay farmers
The Baird government has been accused of raiding NSW's $1.4 billion Climate Change Fund to subsidise increased land clearing.
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It's the end of the year, no wonder you're tired.
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I am 49 years old and I've had an unexpected offer on my business.