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Westpac and the end of the golden age
Opinion
Big four

Westpac and the end of the golden age

Westpac produces the best, perhaps last, of the good bank results as a cycle nears its end.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
The ASX is set to advance early this week in the lead up to the budget.
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Markets Live

Markets Live: ASX rises on Westpac, BHP

  • by William McInnes
Fitch downgrades outlook for Commonwealth Bank
Big four

Fitch downgrades outlook for Commonwealth Bank

It's sorry, not sorry, as AMP tries to talk its way out of trouble
Opinion
Banking royal commission

It's sorry, not sorry, as AMP tries to talk its way out of trouble

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Lower bad debts help Westpac grow profit to $4.25b
Big four

Lower bad debts help Westpac grow profit to $4.25b

  • by Clancy Yeates
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The economy

Solar microgrid to launch in the heart of coal country
Energy

Solar microgrid to launch in the heart of coal country

Victorian dairy farmers in the Latrobe Valley will soon be trading solar power using blockchain processes.

  • by Cole Latimer
Whatever Tuesday's budget holds, it's sure to be fudged
Opinion
Federal budget

Whatever Tuesday's budget holds, it's sure to be fudged

Treasurers and finance ministers use creative accounting to make their budgets look better – and taxpayers pay the price.

  • by ROSS GITTINS
Now for some good news: the world isn't as bad as you think
Opinion
Health

Now for some good news: the world isn't as bad as you think

  • by Matt Wade
Energy regulators play down level of NEG conflict
Energy

Energy regulators play down level of NEG conflict

  • by Cole Latimer
Will tax cuts boost the economy? Yes and no
Opinion
Federal budget

Will tax cuts boost the economy? Yes and no

  • by Ross Gittins
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Investments

There will be lots to keep an eye on this week.
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8@eight

8@eight: Wall Street rally to bolster ASX

  • by Tyler Yell, Ilya Spivak
Investments

Positive, and cautious start to the week for equity investors

  • by Timothy Moore
Sharemarket

The wit and wisdom of 'Oracle of Omaha' Warren Buffett

Companies

Reece expands into the US with $1.9b deal
Manufacturing

Reece expands into the US with $1.9b deal

Gaming & wagering

UK's betting giant is upping its bet on Australian gamblers

  • by Nick Toscano
Media & marketing

Struggling Ten to pin hopes on new game show to revive ratings

  • by Michael Lallo & Jennifer Duke

Banking & finance

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Small business

Online car dealer growth shows there's nothing we won't buy online
Startups

Online car dealer growth shows there's nothing we won't buy online

Australia’s first online car dealership experiences strong growth.

  • by Nina Hendy
Asset write-offs and a bank: the small business budget wish list
Finance

Asset write-offs and a bank: the small business budget wish list

Small businesses and lobby groups aren't holding out much hope for a cash splash in the 2018 federal budget.

  • by Cara Waters
The little telco taking on Optus
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Managing

The little telco taking on Optus

  • by Cara Waters
Oporto founder says franchisor needs to help those going under
Franchising

Oporto founder says franchisor needs to help those going under

  • by Cara Waters
Mentoring women entrepreneurs is a walk in the park
Entrepreneur

Mentoring women entrepreneurs is a walk in the park

  • by Cara Waters

Consumer affairs

Big Brother in the back seat driver as parents get driving data
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Road safety

Big Brother in the back seat driver as parents get driving data

  • by David McCowen
Energy

The top solar postcodes in Victoria and NSW

  • by Cole Latimer
Consumer rights

'There goes our money': Electronics site tops complaints list, again

  • by Rachel Clun

Careers

Teachers' core job swamped by paperwork
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Workplace

Teachers' core job swamped by paperwork

  • by Anna Patty
Health

Farm life piqued interest in whole foods

  • by Josh Jennings
Education

Teachers are going the distance

  • by Kristie Kellahan

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