The 'Amber effect' opens floodgates on dubious conduct by bosses

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• 29 mins ago

Call it the Amber effect. In the months since the former Seven staffer went public with her affair with the boss, the floodgates have opened with, most-often anonymous, letters sent to the media alleging all manner of dubious conduct.

Radio Rentals faces compensation bill over alleged breaches

• 35 mins ago

The company behind consumer finance group Radio Rentals is expecting to be hit with civil penalties over alleged breaches of responsible lending rules.

Premier Investments says retail rents too high in apparel sector

• 37 mins ago

Premier Investments says high rents in the apparel sector must come down to reflect the challenges weighing on this retail segment.

China wants 'level playing field' for e-commerce

• 50 mins ago

China has declared it wants to level the playing field for Australian and Chinese companies selling products online, on the eve of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's arrival to Australia.

Why industrial relations is Australia's everlasting battle

• ANALYSIS
• 52 mins ago

It's the economic debate that just won't die, even when it's dead, buried and cremated.

Mining recovery reaches the coalface

• 53 mins ago

The commodities mini-boom moves beyond share prices and macro data and is starting to be felt at ground level, NAB says.

NBN board member Justin Milne to be appointed ABC chair

• 55 mins ago

NBN board member and former Telstra executive Justin Milne is expected to be appointed the new chair of the ABC by the Turnbull government later this week.

Gas project spells 161 new wells, 30 jobs in Queensland

• 1 hr ago

Queensland Resources Council CEO Ian MacFarlane said supply issues for gas federally would be partially offset by the new wells.

Bennelong sticking to quality path

• 1 hr ago

The Trump-inspired reflation trade has had the greatest impact on cyclical companies highly exposed to broader economic trends.

New Hope won't rule out buying Wesfarmers stake in Bengalla

• 1 hr ago

A lift in the coal price coupled with a transformational acquisition has pushed earnings of Soul Pattinson's coal mining arm, New Hope, sharply higher.

Aldi reignites debate over plastic bag ban

• 1 hr ago

Kenya plans to ban them and Uruguay plans to tax them. But Australians receive free plastic shopping bags almost everywhere they shop. Now Aldi is calling for a ban.

The only watcher who tipped Spotless to fly

• 1 hr ago

Spotless has finally won the attention of a bidder, with contractor Downer EDI launching a full takeover offer

'More people invite total strangers from Tinder or Grindr': Spencer's Airbnb quandary

• EXCLUSIVE

Strata fees could fall in buildings that allow owners to list their properties on Airbnb, under a new program launched this week.

Hawthorn serviced apartments sell for $15m

A serviced apartment in Hawthorn has sold for $15 million to a first-time Chinese investor, underpinning continued offshore demand for commercial property.

Toll hike to pay for Inner City Bypass upgrade

• UPDATED

Toll road operator Transurban will fund the Inner City Bypass upgrade and take over ongoing maintenance and operation of the road in return for increased tolls on existing Brisbane toll roads.

'Build-up of risks': RBA sends warning on housing

Australia's central bank highlighted threats in the property market and an acceleration of domestic household debt even as it lent credence to the global reflation story.

Virgin Australia to fly Melbourne to Hong Kong from July

Virgin Australia has confirmed Melbourne will be its Australian destination for a new service to Hong Kong starting mid-year.

Tainted meat scandal roils Brazil as China, EU, others suspend imports

The scandal has put the entire meat industry in jeopardy and "destroyed" a hard-won image of quality products, meat producers say.

Australia is 'our great opportunity', says Kathmandu

Consumer confidence in both Australia and New Zealand "reasonably OK", says activewear chain.

TPG results beats expectations

Telecommunications company TPG reports a net profit of $224 million in the six months to the end of January. (Courtesy ABC News 24)

A record year for the world's richest

Gina Rinehart was one of many billionaires who saw their fortunes increase dramatically in the last 12 months according to Forbes magazine.

Westpac takes aim at ASIC over 'ambitious' home loan lawsuit

The corporate regulator's landmark case against Westpac over allegedly irresponsible home loan practices does not show customers suffered "any hardship", a court has heard.

Adidas trials personalised jumpers for $278, ready in four hours

Adidas has been testing a store where shoppers can design a jumper, have a body scan to determine fit and get it knitted by a state-of-the-art machine within hours.

Rinehart soars up Forbes Rich List but Trump tumbles

Gina Rinehart has consolidated her position as Australia's wealthiest person with the prominent magazine Forbes saying the mining magnate's net wealth jumped to $US15 billion ($19.4 billion) over the past 12 months.

Donald Trump meets Bill Gates after president aims for big cuts to foreign aid

President Donald Trump met with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates at the White House on Monday, just days after releasing a budget proposal that would impose deep cuts on funding for many of the causes championed by the billionaire philanthropist.

Smiggle, Peter Alexander shine among retail gloom

Smiggle and Peter Alexander have defied the gloomy retail conditions to post strong sales, helping Premier Investment's profit inch higher.

TPG reaffirms guidance after interim underlying profit jumps

Telecommunications company TPG has reported nearly 30 per cent growth in underlying profit for the first half of the current financial year.

Harvey Norman share rout costs Gerry Harvey $100m

Gerry Harvey's retailer Harvey Norman has no explanation for why its shares tanked badly on Monday.

8@eight: Searching for a catalyst

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The local sharemarket is due to open lower on the back of light trading in international markets to start the week.