Tax surge paves way for pre-election spend
The biggest annual increase in tax revenue since the introduction of the GST has slashed the budget deficit to $10 billion but the government remains coy about an early return to surplus.
Trump, Brexit bite into German growth outlook
Germany's BDI industry association lowered its 2018 growth forecast, citing weaker demand for German goods due to increased business uncertainty caused by Donald Trump's trade policy and Brexit.
Standard Chartered rejects coal power
Standard Chartered is the latest global bank to walk away from funding new coal power stations, joining others in resetting their lending practices for a carbon-constrained future.
Early surplus? Maybe, maybe not
With budgets it's always better to underpromise and over deliver.
CFMEU warns big miners over 'casuals'
The CFMEU has warned mine operators "they will be held accountable" if they continue to engage regular casuals through labour hire.
Swedish PM is ousted as opposition seeks path to power
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven was voted out by Parliament on Tuesday, as the centre-right opposition and the nationalists joined forc...
News Corp's $81 million tax deal
How News Corporation paid $80.9 million to settle tax audit and became Commissioner Chris Jordan's biggest fan.
Guthrie hires sex-discrimination lawyer
Former ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie plans to allege the reasons for her sacking were not valid.
Greens call for government energy retailer
Establishing a government-owned electricity retailer would cut $200 a year off household power bills, Greens leader Richard Di Natale says.
China shows will to rebuild relationship with Australia
Beijing has signalled it is willing to rebuild its relationship with Australia under the Morrison government, and says there is no conflict ...
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