Census 2016: Life in Australia's oldest and youngest towns

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There are no hills in Tea Gardens, barely a single two-storey house and only 67 babies.

'We can stop Tesla': Volkswagen has big electric car dreams

Volkswagen is starting from behind but the German carmaker thinks it can stop Elon Musk's car pioneer in its tracks.

Australia falls behind Cameroon, Burkina Faso on tax

Australia is set to become the world's largest exporter of gas but its level of resource tax transparency falls behind Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Mongolia, a new global report has found, as the country forfeits billions of dollars in tax to multinational mining giants.

Domino's franchisees complain they are being stung twice

Domino's Pizza franchisees say a new campaign promoting a no-questions-asked guarantee has led to a spike in unfounded complaints.

Topshop closes stores in fight to save local arm

The administrators for the failed Topshop franchise in Australia are closing five of its nine stand-alone stores in a bid to save the local arm of the UK fast-fashion retailer.

Flight attendant breaks wine bottle over head of passenger lunging for exit

​A flight attendant had to break a wine bottle over the head of a man who lunged for an exit door and fought with other passengers during a Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Beijing.

US stocks rebound, bonds fall

US stocks rebounded from the biggest selloff since May after strong hiring data bolstered confidence in the American economy.

US economy adds 222,000 jobs

US job growth surged more than expected in June, potentially bolstering the case for a third interest rate hike this year.

Aveo's residents are happy? Probably, perhaps, maybe?

Lesley Menzies isn't kidding when she says retirement villages have been an issue since they were first created more than 20 years ago.

Four reasons the great American dream is dying

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Recent political shocks – Brexit, Trump and the failure of Theresa May – are prompting much soul-searching and rethinking among the world's leading economists.

Tree eating cows could help feed Indonesia

For years Murdah had no desire to own a cow. His father-in-law owned them and they stank. "Back then they kept them next to the house," says Murdah, a motorcycle taxi driver from the village of Genggelang in North Lombok. "You couldn't even have visitors because of the smell. It was not healthy, my family got sick, the cows died and for what?"

'Disappointed, annoyed customers' - Domino's dangerous tactic

Under-pressure pizza chain Domino's risks a consumer backlash as it cuts costs by trialling smaller pizzas and swapping Coke for Pepsi.

Victoria's pubs, clubs win pokies jackpot

Victoria's pokies-owning pubs and clubs have been handed a jackpot, with an overhaul of state laws providing longer licences and more lenient ownership limits.

ASX ends turbulent week lower

The ASX had by Friday given up all its gains over the week, as a bond sell-off weighed on local equities.

When the boss wants you to do something unethical

When your boss puts you in a situation that compromises your ethics, none of the options seem particularly great.

Bellamy's Australia hits another roadblock in China

Troubled dairy company Bellamy's Australia has hit another roadblock in China as authorities suspended the export licence of Camperdown Powder, a company it just acquired.

Power prices hit Canberra businesses

Canberra businesses say recent price increases are just another hit to their bottom line.

Amber Harrison walks away from battle with Seven West Media

Amber Harrison has walked away from her legal battle with Seven West Media and will consent to a permanent gag order preventing her speaking about the company and her affair with chief executive Tim Worner.

Markets Live: Investors dump shares, bonds

Shares and bonds suffer a week in the red as investors fret over the potential withdrawal of central bank stimulus, with listed property the worst hit, while miners help prop up the ASX.

No Kwickie for you: ASIC thwarts tech start up's plans

The corporate watchdog has stepped in to stop the financiers of a tech start-up endorsed by cricketer Shane Warne and troubled former Australian basketballer Shane Heal from issuing shares to some investors.

Are we set to see the next 'taper tantrum'?

In a week where traders will focus on Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony and core CPI, there are signs we could be set to see bond markets drive higher financial market volatility and equity weakness. (This video was produced in commercial partnership between Fairfax Media and IG Markets).

Jump in trade surplus makes sense: HSBC economist

HSBC economist Paul Bloxham says the lift in commodity prices will lead to a growth in wages later this year.

End of multi-year bond rally a threat to the ASX

Australian equity markets could be negatively affected in the short-term by rising global bond yields, strategists have warned after a global bond sell-off on Thursday.

Tesla to build world's largest battery

Elon Musk's Tesla will be installing the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage project in South Australia. Video courtesy ABC News.

Tesla shares near bear market

Tesla's meteoric rise to become the nation's most valuable auto maker has ended, at least for now.

'Total crap': Retail billionaire fights bad boy claims

Vomiting in fireplaces, napping under tables, plying executives with booze and kebabs - a lawsuit describes "unorthdox" business practices by British retail tycoon and Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley.

Gone gaming. Why young men are walking away from work

A team of researchers in the United States might have cracked one of the biggest mysteries in economics.

Australia cuts export forecast after iron ore falls

Australia has revised down the value of its resources and energy export earnings in the financial year ended June by 4.6 percent, or nearly $10 billion, due largely to falling prices for iron ore, its most valuable export.

ASX winners and losers - a snapshot

The stand out listings traded on the ASX captured at key moments through the day, as indicated by the time stamp in the video.