Cannon-Brookes hits out at energy politics
The Atlassian boss says the government's contradictory response to Elon Musk and an unhelpful National Energy Guarantee could cost the country billions.
Punch-drunk in politics
There's no escaping the sense of turmoil that seems to be the permanent condition of modern politics. And that deserves a special call out to the Nationals.
First home buyers prop up market
First time home buyers and existing owners wanting to upgrade were active in 3690 weekend auctions held in national capitals.
The problem with global? More banks
Buying the big indices is not effective diversification, say George Clapham and Theo Maas.
Rio boss yammers to a 400mt Pilbara
Rio chief executive JS Jacques has given a missive to staff that has the potential to move the market.
Powell firms for Trump's Fed chair pick
President Trump will announce his Fed chair pick this week. The favourite - Jerome Powell.
One Nation looms large in Qld poll
Queenslanders face the prospect of another hung parliament or a Liberal National Party/One Nation government.
Banks plan new ethics council to engage with APRA
The big bank CEOs and APRA chairman are backing Finsia which is preparing a new Professional Banking Council.
Umbers set to make changes as Lew stalks Myer
Myer's annual strategy day on Wednesday is make-or-break day for chief executive Richard Umbers .
Kern Group revs up car dealer roll-up
Kern Group is behind another proposed roll-up of car dealers to head towards the ASX in 2018.
Toll Group nabs ex-Barminco CEO Peter Stokes
Peter Stokes charged with slashing some $40 million in costs from Toll's operations.
Canstruct the new target for activists
Human rights activists have shifted their focus to Canstruct as Broadspectrum stops work on Manus Island and Nauru.
The Fed, Crispin Odey and making a mistake
Crispin Odey said it was always dangerous to fight the US Federal Reserve. But he went ahead and did it anyway.
US economic growth: too much of a good thing?
Investors may start to fret that the recent strength in the US economy and a new face at the top of US Fed may spell an end to calm.
Australian shares set for sharp gains
Australian shares are poised to open sharply higher as America's tech giants continue to underpin the bull market.
Sell side brokers brace for losses
Sell side brokerage firms are set to lose millions as investors are forced to put a price on their research.
Analysts warn of Chinese tech firm risks
Experts say investors should focus on the dynamic Chinese technology, internet and e-commerce companies.
Opinion
Stark choice for Slater & Gordon shareholders
KPMG report concludes that the recapitalisation option for Slater & Gordon is superior.
Joyce will be out of One Nation's hair
The crossover between Queensland and New England campaigns should help Hanson, but perhaps not Turnbull.
Queensland faces a choice between two evils
Take your pick: The overly cautious Palaszczuk or a One Nation-LNP coalition.
Punch-drunk in politics
The Coalition faces two electoral tests before end the year - the re-election of Barnaby Joyce and the Queensland poll.
Labor pledges to soften free trade backlash
All new FTAs will have to be independently analysed to highlight both economic benefits and downsides before they are signed.
Tight numbers will require tight discipline
With Barnaby Joyce out of action, the numbers will be tight in the House of Representatives.
Windsor says Barnaby could be in for a shock
Tony Windsor won't run but he is encouraging others to have a crack against his nemesis in the byelection.
PM faces by-election, loses majority
The government faces a testing byelection, risks reversal of ministerial decisions and has lost its majority after the High Court's citizenship decision.
Tehan defends Turnbull's late arrival to Israel
Frontbencher Dan Tehan defends Malcolm Turnbull's decision to delay a visit to Israel because of the citizenship fallout
Trump confident ex-aides have nothing on him
Special counsel Robert Mueller is reported to be ready to lay charges but Donald Trump's lawyer says the President has nothing to fear.
Catalans face choice of fight or fold
Catalans will have to decide on Monday whether to return to workplaces and schools or follow the region's ousted leader.
NZ's open for business, but era of liberalisation is over
Fears the new Labour-NZ First-Greens government will lurch radically to the left are overstated.
ASEAN against the world on trade
East Asia grew on a tide of globalisation but with those days gone the road will be tougher for ASEAN.
Trouble with facts plagues Indonesian courts
Indonesia's troubled legal system is again coming under scrutiny after rulings in two high-profile cases.
Personal Finance
Super block for Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission has hit a stumbling block in its inquiry into the competitiveness of Australia's $2.3 trillion superannuation sector.
Size and target returns matter for super
Given that past performance is no guarantee of future performance, what exactly are the determinants of investment returns when it comes to superannuation?
Is the Bank of Mum and Dad paying tax?
The rise in lending from parents to their children raises issues of both general financial stability and tax avoidance.
Sir Ninian Stephens dead at 94
Sir Ninian was a judge, ambassador, peacemaker and Australia's only immigrant Governor-General.
'We've got business graduates working as PAs'
University graduates are experiencing lower employment rates, more under-employment and slower wages growth.
Year 1 Phonics Check is a no-brainer
The 5-minute Phonics Check offers Australia the chance to emulate the success of England.
Pencils down: Time ATAR testing went digital
Computers are ubiquitous. So why are students still doing exams on pen and paper?
Financial Review Young Rich 2017
Explore the 2017 edition of the Financial Review Young Rich and learn how they earned their fortune.
Lifestyle
Hollywood can't beat the Russians
After a decade in Hollywood, director Andrei Konchalovsky began to feel there was less freedom in American cinema than in the Soviet model.
