Time up for great property dream?
Some time in the past 20 years the "Australian dream" changed from the comfort of owning your own home to making a motza from owning and investing in property.
Why more kids are suddenly studying farming
Since 2001 the number of university graduates with agriculture qualifications had been in decline. But that has started to change.
Top scientist wins Australian of the Year
Scientist Michelle Yvonne Simmons has been named the 2018 Australian of the Year for her pioneering work in quantum physics.
The man who sells the apartment dream
Ten years ago, Andrei Dolnikov was producing artist's renders of synagogues in Pittsburgh; now he runs the country's biggest 3-D design studio, producing images that sell thousands of apartments.
S&P reaffirms AAA but warns on spending
Australia's budget position is still too weak to justify a sudden relaxation in spending restraint or sudden tax cuts, said Standard & Poor's.
McGrath denies ASX listing breaches
McGrath has denied it had breached Australian Securities Exchange listing rules for not disclosing the company had been operating at a loss.
Dastyari resignation paves way to Senate for Keneally
Senate president Scott Ryan has confirmed Labor's Sam Dastyari has formally resigned from the chamber, paving the way for Kristina Keneally to take up the seat.
Craft beer buyouts set to speed up
Craft beer buyouts in Australia and the US will keep accelerating, says the boss of New York's Brooklyn Brewing.
Chinese still in race for AWE
AWE's Chinese suitor has lodged its bidders statement for the oil and gas player alive, despite the target's deal with rival Mineral Resources.
Renewables investment dwarfs record
Fresh evidence has emerged of the sheer volume of investment flowing into new wind and solar projects.
Victorian judge blasts young business leader
A millionaire entrepreneur who was once featured on a young, rich list has been accused of lying to a Victorian court while suing a newspaper for defamation.
Myer to reassess intangibles after DJs value slashed
Myer will reassess the value of almost $1b in intangibles in March after South African retailer Woolworths slashed the value of David Jones by $712m.
ASX slides, $A shines
ASX investors ended a holiday-shortened week on a downbeat note, while the Australian dollar briefly rose above US81¢.
ASX extends GetSwift suspension
The ASX has extended the suspension of GetSwift's shares, despite the company responding to the exchange's queries.
Gold prices hit 1-1/2-year high
Gold prices edged to their highest since August, 2016, after the US dollar hit three-year lows.
The year that broke Quintis
A plan to grow sustainable Indian sandalwood on the grandest scale the world has ever seen ended badly for Quintis investors this past week. But it's not over yet.
Opinion
GetSwift doesn't seem to get it
It's hard to know what's most extraordinary about GetSwift's latest little battle with the sharemarket operator.
Anti-ageing is the next start-up boom
Extending life expectancies to more than 150 years will change everything from property prices to population forecasts, says Harvard geneticist David Sinclair.
Australia's dirty petrol needs to get cleaner
The government is moving more to get cleaner cars on the road than electric cars, but a long delay won't help.
No let up for Rio Tinto in fraud case
The theatre in Rio Tinto's fraud case battle with the US corporate watchdog is obvious, but so is the regulator's determination.
An Australian Republic is all about values
Australia has become republic-like without becoming a republic.
Health premiums to rise again
Medibank and NIB will increase private health insurance premiums by slightly less than the federal government's approved rate in the latest rate hikes.
Citizenship-doubt MP in government sights
The government "won't hesitate" to refer a Labor MP to the High Court over citizenship doubts, says Leader of the House Christopher Pyne.
Why consumers are in a good mood
Stronger consumer confidence is good news for retailers following a tough year, but analysts and investors are divided about the outlook.
Five ways to resolve the Australia Day debate
There are several models we could follow to make Australia Day universally accepted, but they all required an idea of what our nation actually is.
The day four nukes went missing
Nothing seemed out of the ordinary 50 years ago when Air Force Captain John M. Haug and his crew took off in a B-52 carrying four hydrogen bombs.
Global growth has chairmen primed for 2018
Australia's top chairmen say they are broadly optimistic about the year ahead, with improving global growth and a new "obsession" about customer service.
India locks in the quadrilateral dialogue to counter China
India will not step back from the Quad, or closer security ties with the US, which it sees as key to countering a belligerent China
Trump to speak to Mueller 'under oath'
President Donald Trump says he is looking forward to testifying before Special Counsel Robert Mueller and would like to as soon as possible.
London 'men only' business charity turns into gropefest
Young women charge they were sexually abused at a prestigious London 'men-only' charity event for politicians and business chiefs.
Personal Finance
Why it pays to be vigilant about bank fees
That the banks have quietly cut base interest rates on online savings accounts is a timely reminder to get back to basics.
Health premiums to rise again
Medibank and NIB will increase private health insurance premiums by slightly less than the federal government's approved rate in the latest round of rate hikes.
ASIC finds conflicts 'inherent' at bank wealth arms
Financial advisers at the big banks favoured their own products, ignored the best interests of customers 75 per cent of the time, and in 10 per cent of cases actually gave advice that left investors "significantly" worse off.
The year Alex Malley came undone
A year ago, the high profile CPA boss Alex Malley seemed unstoppable. Months later, he would be jobless and CPA's reputation would be in tatters.
Podcasts: Technologies you need to know about
The Boss True Leaders Game Changers podcast series will get you up to speed on some profoundly transformative technologies.
'Going from aviation to dairy is not an obvious transition'
Janye Hrdlicka has two new jobs: Tennis Australia President and CEO of the $5 billion A2 Milk.
Five big questions facing corporate giants
The year clearly starts with a real sense of optimism among directors and executives, but that here are five key questions that will confront our biggest companies in the year ahead.
Lifestyle
You legends:15 classic Aussie cars
If you created an Australia Day honours list from our now gone car-making industry, what might be on it?
