Auctions defy early warnings of slowing
The national housing market has shrugged off forecasts of an imminent decline, as overall volumes and clearance rates rose this week.
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Morrison says he won't lift bank levy
The Treasurer says the bank levy announced in last week's budget is permanent but he has no plans to raise it further.
Scramble to contain cyberattacks fallout
Governments, companies and security experts from China to the United Kingdom raced to contain the fallout from an audacious cyberattack.
Keating slams Labor's tax gouge
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has attacked Labor's proposed top marginal rate of 49.5 per cent as "too punitive".
What the budget means for you
There are perks for retirees, first home buyers and downsizers, but slight cuts for property investors and more Medicare from 2019.
Labor's very bad budget response
Bill Shorten has moved into the territory of appealing to class war and envy, built on profoundly stupid policy positions.
North Korea fires another missile
North Korea fired a ballistic missile early on Sunday that flew 700 kilometres, South Korea's military said.
Banking on unpopularity
In the dark days of the GFC, banks and politicians made a bargain that explains the sector's dramatic reaction to the budget.
Macau is Packer's best deal yet
How the billionaire director and majority shareholder in Crown Resorts made a whopping six times on his initial investment.
White House silent on Trump's secret tapes tweet
The White House has repeatedly refused to say whether Donald Trump secretly records his official conversations.
