Barnaby's exit shows politics has changed
The Nationals have long represented stability in federal politics. This has been their worse chapter for decades. The Joyce experiment failed. A little boring is what they need right now.
Investors told to chill out about housing
Has the RBA just reset the conversation around risks in the housing market at a time of record indebtedness?
RBA, not supply, inflated housing bubble
Policymaking hubris sowed the seeds of the last financial crisis, and gives one pause when considering whether Australia is prepared to deal with the next one.
Big Un's $50,000 share for canapes issue
Big Un chief financial officer Andy Corner proposed issuing $50,000 of shares to pay for a "team night out" in an attempt to satisfy key shareholders, according to leaked emails.
End of Neilson era wipes $600m off Platinum
The market has wiped $600m off the value of Platinum Asset Management in response to founder and billionaire Kerr Neilson's decision to step down.
Why this jobs boom is mostly about women
The economy has added two full-time jobs for women for each job for a man in the past year and female participation is approaching Scandinavian levels.
ASX notches weekly gain
Australian shares rose almost 1 per cent on Friday to cement a third-straight session of gains and a weekly advance.
Next LNG wave not like the last
More than six years after the last decision to invest in a new multibillion-dollar LNG project in Australia, the seeds are being sown to put expansion back on the table.
Raelene Castle's quest to get fans to care about rugby again
The Australian effort in Super Rugby kicked off on Friday with the clash between the Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds.
NAB to have fewer branches
Andrew Thorburn has provided more detail around what the bank will look like post-transformation.
Woolies believes tide will turn for Big W
Woolworths believes department stores will eventually return to favour, enabling it to sell Big W or make a return on its investment after years of losses.
McGrath appoints Geoff Lucas as new CEO
McGrath has appointed its former chief operating officer, Geoff Lucas, as its new CEO to replace Cameron Judson, who departed last Friday.
JPMorgan warns risks are growing for bond short-squeeze
Investors have become so bearish on US government bonds that they risk getting caught out, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s quantitative and derivatives strategy team.
The tweet that caused Snap's value to plunge $1.7b
Snap's flagship platform has lost some lustre, at least according to one social-media influencer in the Kardashian-Jenner clan.
Neilson to leave Platinum top job
Kerr Neilson, the billionaire founder of Platinum Asset Management will step down on July 1, reducing his involvement to executive director. Andrew Clifford will succeed him as CEO.
Buffett letter may tout optimism
Warren Buffett may use part of his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, due on Saturday, to renew his optimism about America.
Opinion
Population growth offers dog whistles for left and right
The failure to think seriously about managing more people is fertile ground for political opportunists.
Investors told to chill out about housing risks
Has the RBA just reset the conversation around risks in the housing market at a time of record indebtedness?
Woolies winning a very different grocery game
Brad Banducci's Woolworths has again produced a stand-out result of the sector. But the pressure on profits remains.
RBA, not supply, inflated housing bubble
Policymaking hubris sowed the seeds of the last financial crisis, and gives one pause when considering whether Australia is prepared to deal with the next one.
Bond a 'game changer' for indigenous builders
Shane Kennelly hopes the $1 million his family-owned construction company has just secured from the federal government will help to expand the business and employ more indigenous Australians.
Who could replace Barnaby Joyce?
A vote to elect a new National Party leader and deputy prime minister could be held as soon as Sunday.
Barnaby Joyce expected to quit as leader
Barnaby Joyce is expected announce his resignation as deputy prime minister clearing the way for a new National Party leader.
70pc of tax cut could flow to workers: PM
Malcolm Turnbull has used a meeting in the US to bolster his argument for his proposed company tax cuts by claiming up to 70 per cent of the benefit will flow to workers.
Turnbull backs away from Joyce saga
A week after scolding Barnaby Joyce and suggesting he consider his options, Malcolm Turnbull has backed away.
Russian spies, Latvia and the European Central bank
Even for a country long accused of funneling dirty Russian funds into the European Union, Latvia's latest banking scandal is a doozy.
Outrage over N Korean spy's visit to Olympics
A North Korean official under US sanctions will attend the closing ceremony on Sunday in the interests of "peace".
Snap CEO is best-paid American boss with $US637m pay
Snap's 27-year-old CEO,Evan Spiegel, is poised to take the title of the highest-paid executive in the United States.
China seizes $400b insurer to avoid systemic meltdown
Regulators seize Anbang Insurance and prosecure its founder amid fears for investors who invested tens of billions.
Hong Kong activist warns Australia of Beijing influence
Joshua Wong who was jailed for his role in the 'umbrella protests' in 2014 says business interests are less important than dignity.
Personal Finance
How super is split after relationship breaks down
If your former spouse has a defined benefit retirement fund, you'll be linked for longer than you think.
MYOB claims conversion record
The accounting software maker announced a 16.3 per cent profit jump and claimed a record migration of non-subscribing users to its cloud platform.
Don't stop super saving in volatile markets
Huge tax benefits mean the market has to fall pretty significantly to make you worse off saving via super.
The German engineer driving Melbourne's new heart hospital
Ulrich Steinseifer has a plan to make Melbourne's new hospital a world leader in heart surgery and technology. It could be called operation collaboration.
Here's what the average Australian earns in a week
If you ever wondered what the average Australian earns in a week, we have the answer. How do you compare?
Innovation? Not at my law firm, say corporate clients
Are law firms truly innovating? A new survey shows many clients don't see it.
Meij believes in Domino's so much he's selling out of it
As the market got a taste of the most disappointing Domino's result in over a decade, chief enthusiasm officer Don Meij begged investors to hold the course.
Lifestyle
Why this Rich Lister opened an art museum
You can tell Rich Lister Michael Buxton is a property developer. He's into recycling assets. At least that's the approach he's taking to his latest venture.
