Hanson fumes as senator quits party
A furious One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has accused disloyal staffers for influencing senator Fraser Anning's decision to abandon the party
Turnbull strikes citizenship deal
The Turnbull government appears to have come to a deal with Labor on a citizenship disclosure regime, as Labor released new legal advice saying its MPs are safe.
Why is the national broadband network so bad?
The NBN is laboring under a false monopoly model that is leaving the rest of the world perplexed.
Andrew Charlton wooed for Bennelong
One of the nation's brightest young economists is among those who have been approached by Labor to contest Bennelong.
Markets Live: Banks weigh on ASX
Shares are dragged lower by ANZ and Westpac trading ex-dividend, while IRESS is sold sharply down after a trading update and investors react luke-warmly to Aurizon's proposed acquisition.
'Signs of life' in investment spending
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle has expressed growing confidence that a long strike in non-mining business investment has broken.
Cement maker calls in KPMG over $14m black hole
Cement maker Adelaide Brighton calls in forensic experts from KPMG over a $14m under-payment ruckus over 'deliberately hidden' underpayments.
Medibank Private offloads fossil fuels for health
Chief executive Craig Drummond said in a speech released before Medibank's annual meeting that efforts to improve its standing with members were paying dividends.
Hess exit launches new WA gas market play
New outfit Western Gas has acquired the undeveloped Equus gas project off the north-west coast from US producer Hess Corporation.
'Strategic alignment' in owning WICET, says Aurizon
Aurizon says it would lower port charges if its bid for WICET is successful.
Shopping centres will survive peak Amazon
The fund managers behind BTIM's listed property strategy decipher the Amazon threat, and explain why they are overweight Mirvac, Westfield and Charter Hall.
Medcraft happy to do it the hard way
Outgoing ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft opens up about his time as corporate cop-in-chief, his legacy and how he realised what some perceived as his weakness.
G Medical kicks off placement
Health monitor company G Medical Innovations is tapping investors for $10 million via a placement.
Alternative to term deposits winning investors
IPO Wealth Fund has raised funds from a group of high-net-worth investors seeking exposure to up-and-coming small caps.
Market valuations put growth on the agenda: UBS
The market's push through the 6000 point barrier will help add to confidence among investors and capital markets, as companies start to more aggressively chase growth.
FinClear executes growth ambitions
Local firm FinClear, the only third-party equities clearer to be admitted to the ASX in two years, sees plenty of scope to win customers in the trading execution, clearing and settlement market.
US tax uncertainty sets ASX for a flat open
Confusion around the US tax debate has SPI futures pointing to a flat open on Monday, but investors are preparing for a big week of economic data.
Opinion
Can central banks raise rates given sluggish inflation?
Solid economic growth, strengthening labour markets, but disappointingly low inflation: that's the Reserve Bank's latest verdict on the Australian economy.
Will voters hit the mute button?
Despite the latest developments in the citizenship fiasco, vast slabs of the public are so over federal politics, they aren't paying any attention to the detail.
BHP's trust pitch causing Canberra heartburn
BHP's determined pursuit of an independent public affairs course has triggered angry resentment within some powerful pockets of the federal government.
Canada 'Trumped' on TPP
TPP would be a nice bonus for Canada and well-advised in the medium term, but NAFTA's the main game for Ottawa right now, writes John Kehoe
Scott Ryan becomes Senate president
Scott Ryan has warded off internal challengers to be elected Senate President, replacing Stephen Parry after he was felled by the dual citizenship scandal.
New One Nation senator Fraser Anning quits party
Fraser Anning has sensationally quit One Nation before taking his place in the Senate, abandoning the party to sit as an independent.
Poll sparks leadership doubts
A horror Newspoll has reignited speculation about the future of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Greens to support High Court referrals
More federal MPs are likely to face the High Court over their citizenship status after the Greens committed to unilateral referrals from the major parties.
Coalition's surplus strategy is 'risky politics'
Coalition plans to deliver a 2020-21 budget surplus are at risk of falling victim to the government's increasingly desperate fight to rebuild its political stocks.
Australia surges in $25b China singles day
Australia rose up the ranks to the third biggest selling country for goods traded on China's biggest shopping day.
US should look at taxing data
As US legislators argue about corporate tax rates, they should look at social media and tech companies and ponder a tax on data.
Trump meets Philippine strongman Duterte
The strongmen of North America and Southeast Asia meet in Manila, a city where the President's building a $US150 million skyscraper.
Trump believes Putin's denials of US election meddling
Donald Trump said only "haters and fools" can't see the benefits of a good relationship with Russia.
US Senate drops border tax on multinationals
The radical 20 per cent excise tax on multinationals would have hurt Australian companies under a competing US House bill.
Personal Finance
Don't overlook South Korea investments
Korea's KOSPI composite index has returned 26 per cent year-to-date against a background of unprecedented tensions with the North and a flurry of domestic political scandals.
The downside of putting investors first
Long-term investors are best served by putting their key stakeholders first.
Proposed insurance code 'inconsistent' with super laws
The insurance and super sectors have hit a hurdle in ensuring its government-demanded code is enforceable.
Alibaba's rise creates 10 billionaires not named Jack Ma
Alibaba has minted a network of people worth more than $US52 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
11 signs you'll be even more successful than you think
If even a few of these signs sound familiar to you, you're making good progress.
Engineering jobs growth now 'sustainable'
Not just NSW but also Victoria, Queensland and WA are now hiring engineers
Musk's most-liked Instagram post hits a nerve in Turkey
Elon Musk has chronicled all his tech achievements on social media. But his personal record for Instagram "likes" comes from this post about Turkey.
How The Betoota Advocate editors got so successful
The editors of "Australia's oldest newspaper", The Betoota Advocate, share their sound advice for the rest of the media, over lunch with the AFR.
Lifestyle
The leader who's had awkward moments abroad
Bill Clinton's deputy press secretary was showing Ian Robertson the Oval Office when his young son piped up: "Where was Monica Lewinsky?"
