Today
Alex De Minaur left devastated after believing he could progress
All eyes in Melbourne were on the Australian 10th seed as he aimed to keep home interest in the tennis competition alive against Andrey Rublev. It wasn’t to be.
- 1 min ago
- Reuters
- Exclusive
- Australian economy
‘Timidity’ on tax reform taints Chalmers’ good report card
Economists say the Treasurer must confront his reluctance to reform the tax system and rein in Labor’s “radical” industrial relations agenda, to deliver higher living standards.
- 42 mins ago
- John Kehoe
NAB moves focus to young savers, insists deposit market is competitive
Deposits strategy executive Paul Riley suggests rival banks were the target of a scathing ACCC report, and his bank was transparent on pricing where others were not.
- 42 mins ago
- Lucas Baird
- Exclusive
- Mining
Forrest shuts WA mines as nickel dominoes tumble
Andrew Forrest faces another nickel nightmare as a price plunge triggers the shutdown of WA mines his private company Wyloo acquired for $760 million just six months ago.
- 42 mins ago
- Brad Thompson
- Opinion
- Venture capital
The experts trying to find the next Canva
Governments of all political persuasions love picking winners with taxpayer funds. But can the experts and bureaucrats find another Canva?
- 42 mins ago
- Tony Boyd
Sydney house prices to climb 16pc in three years
Expected interest rate cut this year, combined with growing shortage of stock would lift house prices across the country, according to Oxford Economics Australia.
- 42 mins ago
- Nila Sweeney
Can I use my super to invest in or start a business?
A reader with a defined benefit fund needs to weigh up her options extra carefully before giving up a very reliable source of income.
- 42 mins ago
- John Wasiliev
- Exclusive
- Australian economy
How Treasurer Jim Chalmers is rated by 10 economists
Leading economists surveyed by The Australian Financial Review were asked to assess the performance of Treasurer Jim Chalmers and rate him out of 10.
- 42 mins ago
- John Kehoe
Investors monitor Panthera Finance amid reg troubles
Sources said while Grant Samuel wasn’t officially engaged, it had kept close to the founders after running a debt refinancing process in 2022.
- 42 mins ago
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
Three things you should know before buying your coastal retreat
Investing in apartments near the beach has a sustained appeal for a variety of reasons – but be aware, life is different out there.
- 42 mins ago
- Jimmy Thomson
‘Akin to a recession’: business braces for slowing economy
An estimated 40 per cent of leaders expect conditions to be weaker this year, thanks to uncertainty, ongoing supply side constraints and weakening demand.
- 42 mins ago
- Patrick Durkin
Fairlight’s newest recruit, Abbey Cook, is betting big on beauty
The fund manager explains why she is so bullish on one US retailer and what she learnt from co-founding homegrown hedge fund VGI Partners with Rob Luciano.
- 42 mins ago
- Joanne Tran
- Analysis
- Due diligence
Hydrogen’s bubble has burst, so should Twiggy buy rather than build?
Hydrogen share prices have collapsed on the back of rising interest rates and confidence-sapping scandals. Is it time for Fortescue to take advantage?
- 42 mins ago
- Peter Ker
The benefits of sneaking in a short run at lunchtime
Chargefox head of marketing Rob Asselman works mostly from home, which helps him find the time to problem-solve while running.
- 42 mins ago
- Life & Leisure
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Life & Leisure
Five under-the-radar Australian wine regions we recommend you visit
Everybody knows this country does great wine. What many don’t realise is that some of that comes from lesser-known regions that also make for happy travels.
- 42 mins ago
- Max Allen
The Life & Leisure weekly Spend edit
You heard it here first: the emerging trends in homewares, Chinese New Year collectables and more.
- 42 mins ago
- Eugenie Kelly
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Anxiety and uncertainty dominate CEO outlook
Improving productivity is the key for industry success in an uncertain, supply-constrained and slowing economy.
- Innes Willox
Yesterday
Bass Strait gas deal struck, amid shortfall fears
The east coast’s biggest domestic gas supplier has agreed to help bridge a potential energy shortfall by locking in new supply agreement with the federal government.
- John Kehoe
PM’s urgent reset to ease cost of living and win back voters
Anthony Albanese has decided to bring forward the timing of new measures to well before the May 14 federal budget.
- John Kehoe
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Labor needs to get much bolder on economy
Labor is rushing back to Canberra to salvage their own election prospects from the cost-of-living crisis engulfing them. But they need to offer something better for the country’s future too.
- The AFR View
