Liberals secure win in South Australian poll
Liberal leader Steven Marshall has promised a "new dawn" for South Australia after winning the state election, while Nick Xenophon's SA Best Party fell short of expectations.
Boost for Shorten as Labor holds Batman
Federal Labor has held the inner-Melbourne seat of Batman in narrow but morale-boosting victory for leader Bill Shorten.
Shorten's soak the rich policy backfires
Bill Shorten's soak the rich policies have been getting bolder but this time it may have backfired.
Joko Widodo steals the show at ASEAN
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he wants Australia to bring its dining boom to ASEAN to help boost tourism in the region.
Labor's cash refund grab: What to do?
Big losers from Labor's proposals will be individuals who pay little or no tax, given the ability to use franking credits to offset taxable income will remain intact.
Wesfarmers to chase acquisitions after Coles spin-off
Wesfarmers will chase acquisitions in its industrials division after completing the demerger of Coles.
Lunch with Bob Carr: China, ASIO and diets
Bob Carr has strong views about China, doubts about ASIO and - over lunch with the AFR - reveals a few things he wants to get straight.
NAB's internal war over home loan referrals
The NAB "Introducer Program" has survived a decade of in-fighting between the top leadership team including existing CEO Andrew Thorburn.
Private companies may side-step franking change
Private companies could be tempted to pay large dividends if they were convinced Labor's imputation policy would be legislated in a bid to exploit the current system.
Aussie's risk controls 'unsatisfactory': CBA
Aussie Home Loans controls over mortgage brokers were deemed "unsatisfactory" and management's awareness of issues were "marginal", a CBA audit found.
Wesfarmers to spin off Coles
Conglomerate Wesfarmers has announced its plan to spin grocery giant Coles off into a separate ASX entity.
The question to define banking inquiry
The commission will need to find a balance between protecting the consumer and ensuring that banks remains profitable and, therefore, stable.
RBA warns on rising rate risks
The Reserve Bank has warned investors that a shift higher in global interest rates could impact other asset classes as major governments shift from net buyers to net sellers of bonds.
Complacency still rules markets
What happened to weighing up risk versus reward? RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle puts on his investor hat - and doesn't like what he sees.
Coles spin-off lifts ASX to flat finish for the week
The S&P;/ASX 200 Index was higher on Friday and almost flat for the week as the Wesfarmers spin-off boosted spirits.
Is the bond market's calm about to break?
Will massive shifts in global bond markets induce volatility than infects other asset classes? It's a question taxing the mind of one of the world's top central bankers.
Opinion
Dividend rebate ban: stuff-up or calculated gamble?
Much of our recent politics has been about winding back the Howard era's largesse. But retirees have had a gutful.
Complacency still rules markets
What happened to weighing up risk versus reward? RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle puts on his investor hat - and doesn't like what he sees.
Is the bond market's calm about to break?
Will massive shifts in global bond markets induce volatility than infects other asset classes? It's a question taxing the mind of one of the world's top central bankers.
Action man Scott goes for growth
Wesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott's move to demerge Coles in a transaction that could value the supermarket chain at up to $18.5 billion is all about giving Wesfarmers shareholders a bigger slice of the Bunnings earnings machine.
Rohingya crisis could inspire new generation of jihads
Malaysian PM's warning comes as Malcolm Turnbull and ASEAN leaders agree to beef up cooperation in fight against terrorism.
Hanson softens on company tax cut
The Turnbull government intends on putting its company tax cut legislation to a Senate vote as One Nation softens.
PM stresses security at ASEAN summit
Malcolm Turnbull will link security and economic prosperity in a key speech at the ASEAN-Australia summit.
Turnbull says its up to ASEAN whether Australia joins
It's up to ASEAN whether Australia ever joins, says Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Rat-a-tat-tat: How IT advances have sped up news
If you're finding it hard to keep up with the whirl of news at home and abroad, you are not alone.
23 British diplomats expelled from Russia
The Kremlin has ordered the expulsion of 23 British diplomats from Russia in retaliation for the ousting of 23 Kremlin envoys from the UK.
Xi Jinping reappointed China's president
China's parliament has unanimously reappointed Xi Jinping as president while installing one of his most trusted allies as vice president.
Russian Roulette: the real story behind Steele dossier
This exclusive extract from Russian Roulette, Michael Isikoff and David Corn reveal the clandestine adventures that resulted in the infamous Steele dossier.
Is Trump surrounding himself with 'yes' men?
Stepping in to replace Rex Tillerson as America's top diplomat is a hardline conservative who will be in lockstep with Trump on North Korea and Iran.
Can Trump's art of the deal work with Kim Jong-un?
Preparations for the historic Summit between the US and North Korean leaders have advanced but Seoul remains wary.
Personal Finance
Yet another change makes retirement planning hard
Rajiv Kumar, 49, a father of two and procurement executive at University of NSW, is concerned about another retrospective change to superannuation.
No tears for Boomers who lose franking credits
This Millenial reckons retirees had it 'too easy' and the ALP policy restores the balance.
Labor's tax plan will hit carers too
Primary carers who leave the workforce to raise their children and rely on dividend income will also be affected.
HSF disciplined partner seven years ago
The senior Herbert Smith Freehills partner suspended over allegations of sexual harassment was disciplined seven years after a complaint by a female staff member.
'He made it cool to be a physicist'
Physicist Paul Davies pays tribute to his friend and colleague Stephen Hawking who made it cool to be a physicist.
Lunch with Bob Carr: China, ASIO and diet fads
The former foreign minister has strong views about China, doubts about ASIO and - over lunch with the AFR - reveals a few things he wants to get straight.
Coles' new CEO isn't afraid of change
The last time Steven Cain worked at Coles, he upset so many people he was fired. Now he will be the CEO.
Lifestyle
Plastique, fantastique, toxique: Furniture ageing badly
Museums have performed major interventions to put plastic objects on display but some are beyond saving.
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