New home sales fall to four-year low
New home sales fell to their lowest level in four years in July as apartment sales dropped almost 16 per cent, the Housing Industry Association said on Tuesday.
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Markets: ASX falls 1pc on North Korea
The market is deep in the red at lunchtime, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index down 1 per cent as investors fret over North Korea.
What is North Korea up to?
As the North Korean leader hurls a missile directly over Japanese soil, what is he trying to achieve, and what is the best way to stop him?
Renovations to rise as sales fall
Home sales are expected to slow as homeowners turn to renovations this spring, research group IBISWorld says.
Caltex a classic turnaround story
Students searching for an ASX case study that shows the ability of a company to evolve have the ideal candidate.
Trump promises 'billions, quickly' as storm to hit again
Donald Trump said he expects Congress to swiftly pass emergency disaster funding to respond to Hurricane Harvey as it regains strength.
Cabcharge fights back in Uber battle
Cabcharge's CEO has delivered early signs his plan to help the traditional taxi industry fight back against Uber has a chance.
Behind Blackmores' 600pc inventory rise
Blackmores investors are used to big increases, but a jump in inventory provisions is a sign on the pressure it's facing.
North Korea missile test 'provocative'
Julie Bishop says firing a missile is 'threatening, dangerous and provocative' but believes Chinese sanctions will pressure North Korea to s...
Stop 'nickel and diming' universities
Don't 'nickel and dime' the inefficiencies, Monash University vice-chancellor Margaret Gardner told the AFR's Higher Education Summit today....
