Why it's a great time for first-home buyers
For those who didn't or couldn't get in to the housing market, now is your time.
How the Chinese view of Australia is shifting
"It seems like Australia is getting a bit racist and they don't like yellow-coloured people."
Forget the banks, look elsewhere
Banks are not the low-risk defensive option often described, and investors may find better options elsewhere.
Australian dollar retops US81¢ mark
Another day and another 1 per cent move in the Australian dollar, as the greenback shifted from rally to retreat mode.
Scripted Trump defends 'America First' in Davos
President Donald Trump held fast to his major stump themes in a speech to the World Economic Forum.
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.
PM Turnbull cool on US return to TPP
Malcolm Turnbull doesn't expect the US to return to a Pacific-wide trade pact "any time soon", after President Donald Trump said America could re-join.
Rio Tinto talks loom as a lifeline for Freeport in Indonesia
When it comes to finally reaching a deal to secure Freeport-McMoRan's long-term right to keep mining in Indonesia, the ball appears to be firmly in Rio Tinto's court.
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.
Dow hits record on Intel earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at a record high on Friday, powered by gains in chipmaker Intel.
US economy expands at 2.6pc pace
The US economy expanded at a slower-than-projected pace in the fourth quarter on drags from trade and inventories.
Why emerging market stocks are due for breather
Euphoria about emerging market stocks has run to the point where markets are poised for a sudden, sharp drop, says veteran fund manager Jordi Visser.
NZ dollar may run out of puff
The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 0.9 per cent gain against the greenback this week but may run out of steam.
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.
Why I'm proud of Australia and you should be too
Ignore Green-left activists. Australians should be patriotic and proud of our 40,000-year history, Western Civilisation, British institutions and cultural richness of migration.
Qld government officials in mid-air crisis
A Queensland Police jet carrying senior state government officials was forced to make an emergency landing after plummeting mid-air during a flight from Brisbane to Townsville.
Last Post for the Australians on the Western Front
A new multimillion-dollar centre at Villers-Bretonneux is the jewel in the crown of Australia's centenary commemorations.
A day to celebrate Australia
Australia Day celebrates ancient and modern Australians in one of the most prosperous, tolerant and immigrant nations on earth.
Not many oppose Australia Day: PM
Malcolm Turnbull accepts there are some people who staunchly oppose the date of Australia Day, but insists the overall number is "not many".
US now open to TPP trade deal
President Donald Trump opened the door ever so slightly to the US potentially signing back onto the TPP.
Soros says Trump 'danger to world'
George Soros predicts that the groundswell of opposition that President Donald Trump has generated will prove to be his downfall.
Trump moved to fire Mueller last June, before backing down
President Donald Trump sought the firing of Special Counsel Robert Mueller III last June, shortly after Mueller took over the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Wanted official returns to China from Australia
Hu Juxing, a former Chinese government official living in Australia, has returned to China to face corruption charges.
Blaze in S Korean hospital kills 31
A fire in a South Korean hospital killed 31 people and injured more than 70, officials said on Friday.
Personal Finance
Holiday home alert: ATO is watching
Popular Airbnb rentals and holiday houses could deliver a nasty tax surprise to unwary, careless or deceitful property owners.
Forget the banks, look elsewhere
Banks are not the low-risk defensive option often described, and investors may find better options elsewhere.
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.
A five day suicide note
The game of test cricket has retained the architectural grandeur of the old structure – but it is rotting away.
The books that changed this VC's life
Venture capitalist Niki Scevak likes books about entrepreneurs operating close to the edge.
The new face of agriculture
Vicky McRae is typical of an emerging trend among agriculture students.
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.
Lifestyle
You may not know this watch brand, but you should
Advances in watchmaking are often as much about the past as the future. That's especially true for little known brand Louis Moinet.
