Atmos Energy Earnings Preview: What to Expect Atmos Energy is set to report its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings in the next weeks, with analysts projecting a modest growth Barchart · Oct 25
Jim Chalmers’ bad week: an economic dumpster fire and Labor squabbling The treasurer is feeling the heat on several fiscal fronts, and some within Labor are questioning the government’s political strategy The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
Chalmers denies Albanese overruled him on ATO credit card ban after PM says ‘I will get it done’ Treasurer’s comments come after prime minister revealed he intervened to delay a controversial ban on such payments to the tax office The Guardian - AU · Oct 14
Albanese government partially retreats on credit card issue after small business revolt The Albanese government has made a partial retreat on the controversial move by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to ban businesses from using credit cards to pay their tax bills. The Conversation · Oct 9
Treasurer swipes left on tax office credit card ban Businesses owners will continue to be able to use their credit cards to pay the tax office until mid-2027, after Labor bowed to backlash from the sector. AAP · Oct 9
Jim Chalmers overrules ATO’s controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start date The Guardian - AU · Oct 9
Ministers urge ATO to reverse credit card ban amid growing backlash from small businesses Business owners who use credit card payments as cashflow tool need ‘clear, consistent approach’, chamber of commerce says The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
Some small businesses are paying tax bills with credit cards. What will happen when they can’t? From December 1, Australians will no longer be able to pay their tax bills directly to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) using credit cards. The Conversation · Oct 8
Labor has 'real concerns' over ATO credit card ban The government is accused of peddling a double standard as the tax office refuses to absorb credit card surcharges it can no longer pass on. AAP · Oct 7
More than one quarter of big companies paid no tax While big business paid $87.5 billion in income tax to Australia's tax office in 2024/25, major corporates like Santos and Optus did not pay a cent. AAP · Oct 1
Billions of dollars, none of it taxed: ATO reveals the tech giants paying zero income tax Database names big companies – including Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix – that pay little corporate tax but notes there could be legitimate reasons The Guardian - AU · Oct 1
Australia news live: NSW seeks to join Queensland in ‘from the river to the sea’ ban case – as it happened This blog has now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 30
NiSource Stock: Is NI Outperforming the Utilities Sector? Despite NI’s decline over the past year, the stock has held up better than the broader utility sector, and analysts remain strongly optimistic about its prospects. Barchart · Sep 23
Is Atmos Energy Stock Underperforming the Dow? Atmos Energy has underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Sep 21
Euronews · Sep 14 Turkish Airlines drops Luanda as Angola's new airport struggles The Istanbul carrier permanently axed Luanda, along with four other African routes, becoming the latest international airline to exit the Angolan capital since its new airport opened in 2023. The facility was built for 15 million annual passengers but handled fewer than 800,000 in 2025.
The Conversation · Sep 14 Why big tech will hate the Australian tax office’s latest ruling Countries like Australia have long struggled to tax the global tech giants. Now, a new approach could significantly increase tax collected from multinationals such as Apple, Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
AAP · Sep 11 'Despicable': ATO staffer faces corruption charges An Australian Taxation Office staff member has been accused of disclosing information to organised crime associates as part of a joint investigation.
Barchart · Aug 25 Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Atmos Energy Stock Will Climb or Sink? Atmos Energy has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Pauline Hanson is targeting superannuation. Should it be easier to access your savings? Investment experts say early withdrawal can substantially reduce retirement funds, but they suggest reducing contribution rates
AAP · Aug 18 Tax office cracks down on alcohol distiller tax rorts A tax incentive to help craft distillers is being rorted, the ATO says, costing the budget millions and blurring the line between legal and illicit spirits.
The Conversation · Aug 17 Do you pay rent with a credit card? Soon, you may not have the option From October 1, businesses will no longer be able to add surcharges to payments made on the EFTPOS, Visa or Mastercard networks, following reforms by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
MarketBeat · Aug 3 3 Low-Volatility Plays Quietly Making a Name For Themselves Low-beta stocks Ameren, Waste Management and Atmos Energy offer stability, low volatility, and reliable dividend growth as investors seek defensive plays amid the 2026 AI sell-off.
Barchart · Jul 20 What You Need to Know Ahead of Atmos Energy's Earnings Release Atmos Energy will release its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.
AAP · Jul 19 Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.
AAP · Jul 16 Small business owners urged to act early on tax debt Conditions appear tougher than ever for small owner-operators, with a two-speed economy emerging and smaller players being forced into tough decisions.