- Opinion
- Federal election
Major parties need to behave to gain votes
As soon as an election gets called the most irritating habits of political speech known to the average voter are trundled out on an epic scale.
Behemoth or die, say casino experts as Crown deal falters
Wynn Resorts may have terminated takeover talks with James Packer's Crown. But the case for putting the two companies together is only getting stronger.
- Opinion
- Monetary policy
Phil Lowe's big call on housing slump
The RBA is pinning its hopes on low unemployment and low interest rates as home owners equity goes backwards.
Morrison, Shorten go hi-vis in western Sydney
Both Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten kicked off the first full day of the election campaign by launching raids on key marginal seats in western Sydney held by the rival party.
Labor may be overstating negative gearing tax take
Tax depreciation company MCG Quantity Surveyors said nearly half of its 4000 clients use negative gearing for new property.
CBA under pressure to reveal extent of job cuts
CBA is stuck between analysts wanting costs slashed to maintain profits and political pressure to maintain jobs.
Apartment glut sows seeds of house price falls
The Reserve Bank is worried that as more Sydney apartments come on line, an already weak property market will suffer further.
Business
CBA boss under pressure to reveal extent of job cuts
CBA is stuck between analysts wanting costs slashed to maintain profits and political pressure to maintain jobs.
New Energy Solar raises $US200m for UK fund to invest in US solar
New Energy Solar has raised $US200 million from British investors for the US solar projects that the company's chief executive John Martin favours over Australian solar opportunities.
'Flood of complaints' to AFCA prompts insurance warning
A rule change, doubling the length of time to lodge complaints to 12 years, could trigger a "flood of complaints" against financial services companies, which could push up insurance premiums.
Bravura makes non-binding $172m bid proposal for GBST
Bravura Solutions is hoping a $172 million takeover proposal will be enough to get GBST to open up the books for eight weeks of due diligence.
Why industry super funds are demanding a seat at the table
It's hard to overestimate the power that the not-for-profit industry super funds have over Australian financial markets.
Xenith IP accepts IPH's $192m takeover offer
An epic three-way tussle in the sleepy IP sector has been settled.
ACCC takes iSelect to court for 'deceptive' behaviour
Competition czar Rod Sims says the "deceptive" behaviour adds further confusion to the complicated retail electricity and gas market.
Markets
RBNZ grapples with economic puzzle mirroring RBA's dilemma
Interest rate expectations are being pulled in two directions, with upbeat data contrasting with pessimistic expectations.
ASX closes higher on major banks
Australian shares recorded their best session in over two months on Friday, as gains by the major banks lifted the benchmark index.
AusSuper yanks equities mandate from Fidelity
The sell orders have been flowing freely in some favourites of Fidelity International's Australian equities team.
Uber unveils IPO with profit warning
Uber's IPO filing with the SEC reveals that it lost $4.25 billion in 2018 from operations and 'may not achieve profitability'.
- Opinion
- Brexit
Betting odds put 50pc chance of no Brexit in 2019
The latest delay in negotiations has done nothing to change the potential range of outcomes priced into betting and currency markets.
Opinion
This could be the meanest campaign yet
Both Bill Shorten and Scott Morrison began this campaign on the offensive because "decades of experience shows going low works", writes Phillip Coorey.
Political Editor
This is how the Coalition can win
Labor may win on the back of Coalition disunity. But don’t take it as a given, writes Alexander Downer.
Columnist
Labor's tax numbers not as big as we thought
Treasury's estimate that Labor's tax agenda will raise $387 billion is plausible. Labor should embrace it.
Political Editor
There's more at play than domestic squabbles
The great peril discussed at Canberra dinner parties attended by the nation's great and good should be part of the public debate, writes Andrew Clark.
Senior Writer
Politics
Dutton slammed for comments that opponent used disability as 'excuse'
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton was already under pressure in his marginal Brisbane seat before his disability gaffe.
Inside Morrison's bid to cling to power
Scott Morrison has made a declaration of intent by targeting Lindsay in western Sydney.
Labor may be overstating negative gearing tax take
Tax depreciation company MCG Quantity Surveyors said nearly half of its 4000 clients use negative gearing for new property.
Federal Election 2019 in pictures
Our photo editors pick their best pictures every day of the election campaign as Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten battle for the future of the country.
Treasury in Labor firing line
Labor is pressuring Treasury to disclose any role it had in estimating that a Bill Shorten government would impose $387b in higher taxes.
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World
Viral video alleging vote rigging taints Indonesian poll
Fake news and dirty tricks have surfaced ahead of Wednesday's election which President Jokowi is forecast to win.
'I know nothing': Trump changes his tune on WikiLeaks
All told during the 2016 presidential campaign, Mr Trump extolled WikiLeaks more than 100 times, and a poster of Mr Assange hung backstage at the Republican's debate war room.
Israeli spacecraft crashes in attempt to land on moon
The spacecraft lost communication with ground control during its final descent. Moments later, the mission was declared a failure.
No death penalty for Assange
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Wikileaks founder is receiving consular assistance but cannot expect special treatment because of his fame.
- Opinion
- Federal election
There's more at play than domestic squabbles
The great peril discussed at Canberra dinner parties attended by the nation's great and good should be part of the public debate, writes Andrew Clark.
Real Estate
5 of the most exclusive properties for sale this week
Take your pick from these executive homes in desirable locations.
Australians selling houses with crypto
Blockchain-powered Propy has closed its first two residential land sales in Asia-Pacific in Niseko, Japan, to Hong Kong investors.
There's no rush of pre-election house buyers in Sydney
Faster-than-expected declines in prices prompt lender to revise its forecasts.
Morgan Stanley warns Labor's negative gearing change will hit property
Global investment bank warns no end in sight to property market slowdown.
Australia takes lion's share of capital for AsiaPac funds
The largest proportion of capital raised for unlisted funds in the Asia Pacific sector went into Australian vehicles.
Personal Finance
Split investment strategy to counter dismal savings rates
Fed up with falling bank savings rates? We outline strategies to boost your income without taking on too much risk.
17 things millionaires do differently from everyone else
Millionaires tend to be frugal, conscientious, resilient and display many other similar traits that help amplify their wealth-building actions.
- Opinion
- Property market
Self help for first-home buyers
Want to help your children into the housing market? Here's how to do it with their money not yours.
Technology
SpaceX launches mega rocket, lands all 3 boosters
The new and improved Falcon Heavy thundered into the early evening sky with a communication satellite called Arabsat, the rocket's first paying customer.
- Opinion
- Innovation
Australia's love of city-dwelling could become an export strength
Artificial intelligence and automation are already shaping city planning and Australia is well placed to lead the way.
On day 1 but there's already a winner on social media
Bill Shorten won Twitter on the first day of the campaign while the Prime Minister did better on Facebook, which has an older demographic.
Leadership
Telling moments for #MeToo in Rush verdict
Geoffrey Rush had a resounding victory in his defamation trial. But it was another story for the #MeToo movement.
Industry funds warn boards on exec pay
AustralianSuper's Andrew Gray warns boards against collapsing long and short-term incentives into so-called balanced scorecards which have been a flop with investors.
Lifestyle
Disney unveils new streaming service to challenge Netflix
Disney+ is set to launch on November 12 in the US and in every major global market over time.
Invasive species are a godsend, says artist
The artist wife of MONA's David Walsh has enlisted top chefs to create gourmet dishes from the plants and animals Australians are trying to rid themselves of.
Will the cars of the future still roar?
Lamborghini, Ferrari and co are pondering how to recreate the thrilling notes of a turbocharged petrol engine in the near-silent electric age.
Stay in the historic home of famed painter John Glover
Formerly a ruin, 19th-century Patterdale has been restored with the help of a much-loved painting by the colonial landscape artist.
Looking for love? Stop making lists
Gillian McCallum, CEO of the Britain's oldest introduction agency, says "Women are always drawing up inventories of what they require in a man and by the time they've finished you can't imagine anyone who'll qualify."
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