Can a boy from the bush save financial advice?
Viridian founder Glenn Calder says there's a better way to provide financial advice but insists the system has to be commercially viable.
Tax Office to ramp up audits of landlords
One investor was fined over $12,000 for over-claiming deductions on a holiday home when investigations revealed it was not made genuinely available for rent.
Disclosure cloud over Afterpay's US push
Afterpay is touting the US as its big growth opportunity. But recent disclosures cast doubt on how much of its US operation it actually owns.
Miners drags ASX lower
A surge in paint maker Dulux and positive data out of China were unable to lift the Australian sharemarket, which closed 0.3 per cent weaker on Wednesday.
- Opinion
- Superannuation
The siren song industry funds must ignore
Once you accept the argument that any institution has a right to use other people's money for purposes outside its mandate, you open a Pandora's box of possibilities, writes Karen Maley.
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Labor states issue please explain on $40b 'cuts'
State and territory Labor Treasurers have demanded that Josh Frydenberg guarantee no cuts to essential services in order to fund tax cuts, after analysis found $40 billion in annual cuts would be needed.
- Live
- Federal election
Morrison defends PEFO
Scott Morrison says the PEFO will hold up in the long term because his government is best equipped to run the economy when things get rocky. Follow day 7 live here.
Business
New life for Canberra transport as rail line opens
Canberra joins the cities with light rail lines on Easter Saturday – without blowing its business-case budget.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Dulux bid shows merits of demergers
Japan's Nippon Paint is paying a record earnings multiple for the company that was spun out of explosives group Orica almost 10 years ago.
API reviews Sigma stake as Priceline sees positive same-store sales
Despite a rocky consumer sector and tough competition, the drug wholesaler and pharmacy chain operator remains confident in its strategy.
Santos signals earnings hit from tax changes
The advice came as the oil and gas producer posted its second-highest quarterly sales revenues.
Ominous sign for smaller players in electronics retailing
The CEO of Thorn Group, which operates Radio Rentals in all states except SA, is remaining stoic amid losses in a fiercely competitive market.
Dulux agrees to Nippon Paints' $3.8b takeover
Dulux boss Patrick Houlihan, who has been at the helm for 12 years, intends staying on after the $3.8 billion takeover by Nippon Paints.
Westpac commits to 100pc renewables
The agreement underpins Spark's first foray into renewable energy generation with the purchase of a solar project.
Markets
- Live
- Markets Live
ASX closes lower on iron ore miners
Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday BHP Group, Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group weighed the market, offsetting gains by DuluxGroup.
China's growth rate stabilises after earlier wobbles
China's economy is showing signs of stabilising after a weak January and February.
Economic growth unlikely to pick up
Expectations about economic growth have improved but are still negative so expect below trend growth over the next six months, according to the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute indicator.
ReadyTech up 18 per cent on debut
The education and HR software company has defied the expectations of institutional investors and performed strongly in early trade on the ASX.
Disappointing NZ CPI casts a Trans-Tasman shadow
New Zealand consumer prices barely increased in the March quarter, and some economists now believe next week's Australian CPI may also fall short.
Opinion
Dulux bid shows merits of demergers
Japan's Nippon Paint is paying a record earnings multiple for the company that was spun out of explosives group Orica almost 10 years ago.
Columnist
Why industry funds must ignore the siren song of activism
Once you accept the argument that any institution has a right to use other people's money for purposes outside its mandate, you open a Pandora's box of possibilities.
Columnist
The man wielding APRA's big stick
After John Lonsdale led the review into APRA’s inadequate enforcement culture, he deserves to take the box seat when it comes to regulation.
Columnist
The real cost of Australian education
The health of Australia’s education system is crucial. Sadly, the prognosis is not positive - and proving ever more resistant to expensive treatment.
Columnist
Politics
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Labor states issue please explain on $40b 'cuts'
State and territory Labor Treasurers have demanded that Josh Frydenberg guarantee no cuts to essential services in order to fund tax cuts, after analysis found $40 billion in annual cuts would be needed.
Impact of Easter penalty rate cuts 'exaggerated'
Employers say union research claiming hospitality and retail workers will miss out on $80 million in penalty rates over Easter is filled with inaccuracies.
- Breaking
- Political donations
High Court backs developer donation ban
Former LNP president Gary Spence has lost his challenge against Queensland's political donation laws
Shorten's $34b super tax slip up
Scott Morrison accuses Bill shorten of either lying or forgetting that Labor wants to increase taxes on superannuation by $34 billion.
- Exclusive
- Federal election
'Lies': Dutton slams Labor campaign
Peter Dutton, who is in a tight battle to hold his Brisbane seat, has spoken out after Labor launched a campaign in Victoria, capitalising on his high unpopularity among progressive voters.
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World
- Analysis
- Notre Dame fire
Macron uses Notre Dame fire to urge unity
The French President has sought to place the national tragedy of Notre Dame's near destruction in the context of the great sweep of French history.
- Opinion
- Architecture
Notre-Dame restoration will take more than just money
Deep thought is required before work begins on damaged Paris cathedral.
Thomson lashes media treatment of middle America
Many US journalists have failed the 'Donald Trump stress test' in their reporting, News Corp boss says.
Bernie Sanders pierces the Fox News bubble
Senator Bernie Sanders came prepared to do battle on Fox News - and gained an often sympathetic hearing from the audience.
How Hugo's novel saved Notre Dame
It's been through a lot in its 856 years but the massive fire is Notre Dame's biggest setback.
Real Estate
Supermarket owner for half a century offloads property
A supermarket, a cinema and a childcare centre all changed hands in this week's sales wrap.
- Exclusive
- Property investment
Opal builder to pay lost rent amid rorts
Landlords have struck a deal with Icon for the builder to pay them rent on empty units which either cannot be occupied or have been vacated by tenants.
- Exclusive
- Hotels
Whitsunday Islands lead Queensland hotel resurgence
The turnaround comes after the cyclone which struck in late March and forced the closure of a number of resorts.
Potts Point Ikon building in $420,000 facade fix
It's unclear who will pay, but the proposed rectification is more cost-effective than complete cladding replacement.
- Exclusive
- NSW residential property
Big demand for half-built Cronulla apartment project
The project at 25-29 Tonkin Street was put up for sale after its developer Lainson Holdings' private lender appointed receivers and managers to the project last December.
Personal Finance
Seniors health card tips and traps when changing pensions
There's an anomaly when moving from pension to accumulation phase, writes John Wasiliev who seeks answers to your questions on superannuation.
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
Overcrowded apartments crowded out of the headlines
While we wrestle with how to clear people out of crammed flats, few are asking where these people will go.
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Telstra back in favour
Dial in the future: can investors rely on Telstra once again?
Technology
Cyber crime costs 'eye-watering' losses
Global cyber crime by increasingly sophisticated hackers is costing $US600 billion a year, among the fastest-growing areas for the insurance industry.
Triguboff's image used by scammers
The fake news articles claim the billionaire is raking in cash via a cryptocurrency trading platform.
- Analysis
- Federal election
Sydney barrister regrets that tweet
The wife of Zali Steggall's ex-husband found herself on the front page over an unkind remark about the political candidate.
Leadership
Australia's most-trusted brand isn't Australian
"It's really special, because it's our third year," said Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon. Qantas came 2nd.
I've been hiring people 10 years, and I still swear by a simple rule
If someone doesn't send a thank-you email, don't hire them or you’ll probably regret it, says the executive managing editor of Insider Inc.
Lifestyle
A car for rich urban drivers of the future
The tiny city car has miniature rear doors that open upward and a sliding bench seat. It doesn’t have big dreams, but it aims to solve simple problems in style.
Freak out: How the Chicago imagists broke the rules
In the 1960s and 1970s, one Chicago art school produced a strikingly original group of artists. Their work is bright, lurid, grotesque – and very funny.
Lotus reveals electric hypercar
The news of Lotus' first all-new car in 11 years arrived after word that Lotus parent company Geely would begin making cars in China.
Autumn Racing Carnival offers a glimpse of the future
Veteran event planner Amy Merriman is helping the Australian Turf Club push boundaries.
Investing in art? Read this first
Amidst the hoopla about fast growing values in the global art market, few have paid attention to the slow growth in turnover.
