'Based on love': PM defends welfare drug test
Malcolm Turnbull says his welfare drug tests are "based on love".
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Markets Live: ASX struggles for direction
Shares are set for a soft start after Wall St eased on disappointing earnings updates from big department stores, with further gains in oil a bright spot.
Stand by for another Snowy rip-off
NSW and Victoria have effectively stolen money and power from the rest of Australia for 60 years.
ANU 'backflip' over socially responsible investment
In 2014, the ANU council agreed to sell shares in seven fossil fuel companies.
How the fidget spinner origin story spun out of control
Several publications credited Catherine Hettinger as the inventor of the fidget spinner. Only she isn’t.
Clive Palmer's court appearance adjourned
A scheduled Federal Court hearing set to hear evidence from Clive Palmer over the collapse of Queensland Nickel has been adjourned.
Nickel ore oversupply looms
It may be going from bad to worse for the nickel price, amid rising risks of the market being pushed into oversupply.
Julie Bishop says aid will stay in freezer until budget surplus
Foreign aid reductions to see Australia tumble down OECD ranks of donor countries.
Oil extends rebound on output cut bets
Oil continued to climb a day after its biggest advance of the year as US stockpiles fell more than forecast.
8@eight: Negative open on cards for ASX
It promises to be a fairly unpredictable and messy open on the ASX on the back of a soft lead from Wall Street.
Qantas finds loyalty pays better than tickets
Qantas Airways' frequent flyer program has become one of its biggest success stories, with program earnings to double by 2022.
Bumper crop gives Graincorp a fillip, letting it double its dividend
A bumper grains crop and optimism of another good year ahead helped push GrainCorp shares sharply higher
ATO accused of 'accounting trick' to mask true staff numbers
Up to 20 per cent of the ATO's workforce now non-public servants, union says.
Bank of England rethinks rate outlook
The Bank of England said it may need to raise interest rates before the late 2019 date that markets had been expecting.
China metal bulls not panicking yet
China's metals bulls are taking a pause rather than sounding the retreat.
Noble Group's shares slump by record
Noble Group reported a quarterly loss that pummelled its shares, stoking survival worries for the commodity trader.
Barclays rejigs global investment team
​Barclays reshuffled its senior global investment bank management and is seeking to hire between 50 to 100 people.
Dalian iron ore retreats
​Iron ore futures in China fell to a four-month low on Thursday before recovering at the close, pressured by lean demand.
The Frightful Five: There's no escape from these companies
This is the most glaring and under-appreciated fact of internet-age capitalism: We are, all of us, in inescapable thrall to the handful of American companies that now dominate much of the global economy.
'More than just price': Myer hits back over Amazon fears
Myer boss hit backs at claims that Amazon will devastate its business, saying it was not clear what the online retail juggernaut would offer in Australia.
Can't hit budget? Move the goal posts
It's been a big week for budgets with endless analysis after the event and daily leaks during the run up.
Trump policies would cause Australian 'horror story', warns top economist
One of Queensland's leading economists outlines the potential impact of the president's protectionist policies on Australia's economy – and it could spell disaster for the country.
ASX reverses early gains
The ASX reversed strong early gains to finish flat, as a dip in Chinese commodities futures triggered a round of selling in the miners.
Shorten shows he is every bit as pragmatic as Turnbull
Scott Morrison succumbed to hubris before Bill Shorten's budget reply, asserting that only two groups seemed to be unhappy with his audacious budget reset: the big banks and the Labor Party.
Mine rehabilitation is 'inadequate and vague'
Provisions to rehabilitate the state's 450 mines in NSW are inadequate, their required outcomes vague, and the risks of long-term failure are uncovered, according to a report by the Auditor-General.
Telstra puts squeeze on mobile queen
Maxine Horne is still Australia's richest female executive, but Telstra boss Andy Penn is ensuring she will occupy a much lower rung on the rich list this year.
How to know when working from home works for you
It doesn't have to be all or nothing: A smart mix of facetime in the office and working from home can help you enjoy the years your children are young and continue to build your career.
Slugging banks is the fairest way to raise billions
If you think the big new bank tax is outrageous and unfair, tell us what would be a better, fairer way to raise a quick $1.6 billion or so next year.
Banks warn on 'unintended consequences' of new tax hit
The country's biggest banks warn that a $6.2b tax could have "unintended consequences".
Collateral damage: federal government's tax raid on disabled veterans
This man sacrificed his health in service to his country. Now he says he's about to be repaid with a tax raid on his invalidity benefits.
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