Bottom of the cliff? Investment boom is over
The completion of a series of huge gas facilities around the country is pulling back the value of major projects on the horizon, a study from Deloitte Access Economics has found.
The Economy
Taking on family trusts a brave decision, Opposition Leader
The size and wealth of the beast means Bill Shorten could find himself facing a battle that would make the anti-mining tax fight look mild.
IMF sees US fading as China picks up slack
The world is leaning less on its biggest economy to sustain the global recovery, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Sydney, Melbourne house price growth slows over month
Sydney's housing market is continuing to slow, with the monthly growth in the price of a home down 1 per cent, latest auction figures show.
Reserve Bank deputy puts brakes on rate hike speculation
Australians should not read too much into the Reserve Bank's comments on a "neutral interest rate", deputy governor Guy Debelle says.
Human factor keeping jobs growth alive and well
Despite the scare stories about the rise of the "gig economy", full-time jobs growth is surging.
Australian dollar stung by RBA's rate comments
The Australian dollar slid back below US79¢ on Friday after Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle said there was no automatic reason for rates to rise.
Sydney is the crucible for a key economic theory
Can low unemployment lead to wages growth?
Strongest back-to-back full-time jobs growth in 29 years
Australia has achieved its ninth straight month of job gains, with 14,000 new jobs added to the economy in June.
Prepare for change. Rate will rise, says Malcolm Turnbull
Interest rate are going to rise, says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Aussie gives RBA a rate hike it doesn't want
Companies fretting over talk of interest-rate hikes could be feeling like they've just had one -- thanks to a spiralling currency. The Aussie's ascent could start to hamper the country's transition away from a mining-boom-dependent economy.
Why the RBA minutes shouldn't have freaked out markets
The markets were roiled by the RBA minutes, but they really shouldn't have been.
Jobs and housing remain a worry for RBA
The RBA board's minutes showed the strongest sign yet that the next rate move will be up.
Chinese growth tops forecasts on strong investment, consumption
China's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter as industrial output and consumption picked up and investment remained strong, though analysts expect slower growth over the rest of the year as policymakers seek to reduce financial risk.
How 'MAGAnomics' can deliver for the US
Last week saw the launch of "MAGAnomics" - a new attempt to put the economy at the forefront of the American presidency.
US rates conundrum: Fed models say go but data say no
US Federal Reserve plans for gradual interest-rate increases hinge on inflation rising to its 2 per cent target, but it's not showing up and they don't know why.
Why I love a Big Australia, and you should too
Migrants are like a fresh inflow of water into a stagnant tributary.
A return to world trade's glory days appears unlikely
One thing you can be sure of is that international trade grows much faster than the world economy. Except that it seems to have stopped.
First home buyers take over the housing market
First home buyers were meant to be waiting until July 1 to jump back into the market, but NAB's latest survey paints a different picture.
'You have to really wow them': The charts to show your boss to get a pay rise
The Reserve Bank governor says workers should ask for pay rises. Here are three charts to get you started.
Australians divided over economy like never before
Australian companies and consumers are divided as never before over their judgment of the nation's economy.
More countries in line for ratings cut this year: S&P;
Some of the big economies with negative outlooks on their ratings include Brexit-bound Britain and still triple-A Australia.
The treasure map for Sydney real estate investors
In various city towers, bureaucrats are pondering to whom and when they should gift hundreds of millions of dollars, perhaps even billions, by the stroke of a rezoning pen.
Home loans to investors fall to lowest level in 12 months
Tough new regulations are pushing investors out of the housing market and allowing first-home buyers to creep back in, figures show.
'Lots of wiggle room': RBA harks back to WWII to make rates decision
It's rarely discussed but is being increasingly used by the RBA when making interest rates decisions.
'Play money is important': How the avo generation is hooking into the sharemarket
So, you've given up the dream of home ownership – for the moment, at least.
Melbourne, Sydney property prices continue rise
Melbourne led the way in property price growth over the past week, while Sydney also saw a rise, according to the latest CoreLogic property data.
The very expensive Abbott promise Turnbull is keeping
One of the legacies of the Abbott era could cost Australia $500 billion over the next decade.
How Treasury lost the plot on economic reform
Treasury will continue to flounder and its influence wane until it switches its goal from smaller government to more effective government.
The suburb with Melbourne's highest-earning households
Park Orchards has a median weekly household income of $2660, which is $250 more than that of half of Toorak's households.
Small Business
Crowdfunding helps winepreneurs crack Asia
Cracka Wines wants its customers to fund its expansion in the international wine market.
Start-up business costs: what's deductible and what's not
Making sure your pilates business start up expenses don't disappear into a black hole.