Qantas safety scare deemed 'serious and unusual'

The safety scare involving a Qantas jet last week is so rare and serious that most pilots go their whole career without encountering such a scenario, expert says.

$A bounces as full-time jobs rebound

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Australia's employment surged more than expected in March, led by a rebound in full-time jobs.

TPG to build own mobile network after $1.2b splurge

TPG will build its own mobile network covering Australia in a move set to shake up the telecommunications landscape.

Threat of competition smashes Telstra

Telstra shares fell to their lowest level in five years on Wednesday, losing 7.5 per cent of their value on news that broadband provider TPG would build Australia's fourth mobile network.

Australia should consider Republicans' tax plan: Garnaut

Australia should consider a tax plan being pushed by Donald Trump's Republican Party which could stop multinational corporations avoiding tax, prominent economist Ross Garnaut says.

Business conditions best since GFC: survey

Business conditions were healthier last month than at any point since the global financial crisis, National Australia Bank says.

The Reject Shop cops $93m share-price wipe out

The Reject Shop's share price has continued to plunge, as market analysts suggest the discount retailer needs to start closing stores.

Meet the Australian engineer pioneering space tourism

Not many people have business cards that specify which planet their office is on, but Enrico Palermo is one of those who do.

Runaway house prices put ownership dreams on hold

Two people, three jobs and a dream getting harder and harder to reach.