Heat builds on AGL to keep coal
AGL earns wrath of the coal sector as Turnbull urged company to put consumers before shareholders and agree to sell Liddell power station.
You are currently on the Digital subscription package. For unlimited access upgrade to Premium Digital.
Australia's top 500 private companies
Hutchinson Builders, a Brisbane family-owned construction firm, has leapt into the top 10 for the first time.
Weak wages undercut pick-up in economy
A squeeze on household incomes is stoking fears that a solid pick-up in economic growth may be short lived.
Why Vesey can't sell Liddell
Andy Vesey seems to have at least $2 billion worth of reasons to resist the invitation to sell or extend the life of the Liddell power station.
Master of education
How Navitas CEO Rod Jones made a fortune selling education.
QBE and Suncorp lose $8b in value
QBE and Suncorp CEOs appear to be facing elevated levels of scepticism from investors about their strategies.
ASIC doubles down in ISA stoush
ASIC says its 'platform test' means there is a level-playing field for superannuation funds under its incoming fee disclosure rules.
Road projects set off as Joyce byelection looms
The government dusts off stalled infrastructure projects in Barnaby Joyce's seat, prompting claims it is bracing for a byelection
Aldi's fresh food format a game changer
Australia's' 'cosy' grocery duopoly is no longer cosy and will disappear altogether as discounter Aldi lifts its market share to 15pc.
First State Super takes big retirement stake
The $85 billion First State Super has made its first investment in retirement properties.
Featured in AFR
Most viewed
- 1. Calling earth? Radio signals detected from 3 billion light years away
- 2. Leading insurers QBE and Suncorp hit by sceptics discount
- 3. Elon Musk's warning about Russian AI and World War 3 must be taken seriously
- 4. Top 500 Private Companies 2017
- 5. The economy is not strong, wages remain weak, and rates will stay on hold
