- Opinion
- Federal election
It's ScoMo's show, all he needs is an agenda
Labor's campaign was anti-aspirational and people who wanted to vote Labor because of climate change or because the Coalition was a rabble, had to do so at the expense of their finances, writes Phil Coorey.
Coalition closes in on majority, Labor splits over leadership
The Coalition is set to form majority government following Saturday's federal election while a gutted Labor Party is digging in for a possible three-way leadership contest to replace Bill Shorten and a third term in Opposition.
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Business sees five election lessons
After being pilloried for eight weeks as the greedy top end of town, business sees some lasting lessons from Scott Morrison's shock victory.
Labor misread franking revolt, says Wilson
Fund manager Geoff Wilson says Labor's franking credit fund policy was poorly thought out and illogical.
- Analysis
- Federal election
The election's uncomfortable truths
Australians are more cautious and conservative than city elites realise.
- Opinion
- Federal election
Why ScoMo won
Scott Morrison intuitively felt like a good trade – a massively mispriced asset.
Investors set sights on market rally after polls
Expectations indicate the Coalition's apparent win will spark a rally on the ASX, while investors say they will keep the pressure on boards to maximise franking value.
Federal election
Relieved CEOs have a busy agenda for Morrison
Corporate leaders urged the new government to work with business to simplify the industrial system, reduce the regulatory squeeze on banks, develop a rational energy policy and lift productivity and wages.
Albanese, Bowen, Plibersek in leadership tilt
Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Tanya Plibersek look set to contest the Labor leadership after Bill Shorten announced plans to quit following his shock election loss.
One Nation strikes in Labor heartland in NSW
Labor's Joel Fitzgibbon retained his seat but suffered a 14.15 per cent primary vote swing against him in NSW's Hunter.
Senate boost for Coalition after shock election result
Two former senators who lost their jobs for being dual-citizens are back on a crossbench dominated by economic conservatives.
Tony Abbott gracious in stunning defeat
Tony Abbott was blitzed out of his seat by a political neophyte, former Olympic Alpine ski world champion, and current Family Court barrister, Zali Steggall.
Business
Big potash says Jansen is mission 'impossible' for BHP
Rivals say a BHP forecast for potash prices to rise 24 per cent cannot come to fruition if the miner approves a $US5.7 billion development of the Jansen project
- Opinion
- Mining
The little town that explains why there can be no old normal for Vale
The iron ore price has rocketed after warnings that the four-month anniversary of the deadly Brumadinho disaster could be scarred by yet another tailings dam collapse, with warnings of a disaster as soon as this week.
Aurizon set for smoother rail ride
Chief executive Andrew Harding wants Aurizon's future to be simpler after settling its skirmishes.
After the election comes the real test for shares
The fundamental difference between Labor and the Liberals came down to how to cut up the pie – owners versus workers – rather than how to grow it.
Caltex investors more patient than dealmakers
Investors have more patience with Caltex than investment bankers, but still want to see stock's perceived undervaluation addressed.
Bapcor spins wheels in Australia as Thailand shows spark
Car servicing and repairs was supposed to be immune from the ups and downs of economic cycles but softer conditions are persisting.
As drillers revive, eyes are on job pressures
Drillers say finding experienced operators is becoming trickier, but wages in the sector are yet to blow out.
Markets
The strategy behind Australian Eagle's high-altitude returns
Sean Sequeira says there's value hiding in every business - just don't take the CEO's word for it. His long-short fund has returned 19.7 per cent a year.
Investors set sights on market rally after the polls
Expectations indicate the Coalition's apparent win will spark a rally on the ASX, while investors say they will keep the pressure on boards to maximise franking value.
AMP shares cheap but no rush to buy
The Hayne royal commission headwind means there is no rush to buy AMP shares, analysts say.
- Opinion
- Stock picking
After the election comes the real test for shares
The fundamental difference between Labor and the Liberals came down to how to cut up the pie – owners versus workers – rather than how to grow it.
AAA rating secure, but economic outlook uneasy
Ratings agency Fitch has reaffirmed Australia's credit rating, but warned Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will need to navigate serious economic risks if he is still to deliver a surplus.
Opinion
Quiet Australians turn up the volume
The Liberal leader derided by Labor for being stuck in the past now owns the political future. It's a devastated Labor left trying to figure out its future direction.
Columnist
Geoff Wilson's franking fight was personal
For fund manger Geoff Wilson, the fight against Labor's franking credit policy was at times emotional and brutal.
Columnist
Why ScoMo won
Scott Morrison intuitively felt like a good trade – a massively mispriced asset.
Columnist
Labor paid a heavy price for its climate virtue signalling
Less well-off Australians baulked at paying more than than our fair share of climate costs.
Columnist
Politics
Adani blamed for Labor's wipe-out in Queensland
Adani's controversial $2 billion Carmichael coal mine continues to haunt the ALP in Queensland.
Zali Steggall's election party celebrates change
Supporters of Zali Steggall moved from deflation to elation when ABC election analyst Antony Green called the seat of Warringah.
Tony Abbott touted as Washington envoy
Ousted former prime minister Tony Abbott is being touted by Liberal colleagues as a potential ambassador in Washington if he wants a foreign posting.
- Analysis
- Federal election
Morrison repeats Trump's underdog playbook
Bill Shorten was buying journalists beers on Friday, as a tireless Scott Morrison copied Donald Trump by barnstorming five seats desperately trying to woo undecided voters.
- Exclusive
- Federal election
Palmer says $60m spending spree was 'worth it'
Billionaire Clive Palmer says his "Shifty Shorten" ads in the last two weeks of the campaign were decisive.
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World
Crown pursuer in talks to sell $3.8b Boston casino
A potential sale of Wynn's near-completed $3.8 billion Boston casino would leave it flush with cash for another look at Crown.
- Analysis
- China
Pointless paranoia is driving US-China trade spat
A deep-rooted relationship problem traceable to paranoia in both nations could lead to an economic cold war, writes Stephen Roach.
Austria to hold elections after vice-chancellor steps down
Austria has joined the list of governments across Europe that are failing to serve full terms.
Trump hails ScoMo's 'Great Win'
"Congratulations to Scott on a GREAT WIN!," Tweets Donald Trump on Scott Morrison's surprise election win.
Indians vote in final round of the world's biggest election
Indians are voting to decide whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns for a second term.
Real Estate
Labor loss to deliver a positive property 'shock'
Expect a rebound in Australia's property markets - that's the view from economists and industry following Labor's failure to win.
Great news on housing. Can we have BTR next?, property CEOs ask
While the property industry opposed Labor's negative gearing changes, it liked the tax concession it offered institutional landlords.
- Exclusive
- Property development
Aqualand and Develotek to build apartments over large Chatswood site
The resilient and ever-popular suburb of Chatswood will get more apartments.
CBRE appoints John McKillop to chair Pacific Agribusiness
Former Hassad Australia chief executive takes newly created role.
Red Hill's Watermill property opens the gate
A farming estate on Victoria's tightly held Mornington Peninsula has hit the market for the first time since 1982.
Personal Finance
Geoff Wilson's franking fight was personal
For fund manger Geoff Wilson, the fight against Labor's franking credit policy was at times emotional and brutal.
Why your bank is set to offer 'lifestyle services'
A trial of open banking is due to begin on July 1, and a leading UK regulator says it will force the big banks to change how they deal with customers.
Franking credits anger may save Flint
Bill Shorten's plan to scrap franking credit rebates was a big influence in Boothby where retirees were rattled, but a clear winner is still to be determined.
Technology
Lawyers, auditors, ATO caught out in Guvera's $40m collapse
Guvera's collapse not only caught out $180 million in investors, there's also $40m in creditors including a top law firm chasing its bill.
Redflow wins smart grid contract with China’s national energy bureau
Energy storage company Redflow has shown big opportunities are out there for Australian businesses with China's investment to low-carbon technology.
- Exclusive
- Cancer
Volpara Health Technologies poised for growth
The breast cancer tech specialist, whose share price has more than trebled since listing, hopes to become the dominant player in the US screening market.
Leadership
New government: bad for unis, good for NAPLAN
The Coalition is not on good terms with universities. It likes the transparency it can get from NAPLAN.
Unis make big lift in research productivity
Research productivity is growing at 3.25 per cent. Teaching productivity has been going up too. But not as fast.
Lifestyle
Rihanna fashions a new chapter in luxury with LVMH
The Barbadian star will become the first woman to create an original brand for the conglomerate and the first woman of colour to head one of its maisons.
Kate-Miller Heidke finishes ninth in Eurovision
Kate Miller-Heidke has clinched ninth place for Australia in the Eurovision grand final with a "joyous" performance that left some predicting she would be crowned winner.
- Opinion
- Eurovision
Silly music and serious politics? Or vice versa?
Europe's kitschy karaoke-fest looks like harmless, ironic self-parody. But is there a troubled geopolitical underbelly?
How Canon in D Major became the wedding song
An obscure piece of baroque music has became the go-to tune to walk down the aisle to.
Million-dollar meme pet Grumpy Cat dies
The little cat with the perpetually miserable mug turned Internet fame into a lucrative career.
