Big bank dumps scandal-hit audit firm after 57 years ANZ is looking for a new audit firm to replace KPMG, which has been under fire for months after a whistleblowing scandal. AAP · Oct 2
Mortgage holders brace for highest interest rates since 2011 Here is what a looming RBA rate rise means for your home loan. The Canberra Times · Sep 28
Oil heads higher as US-Iran peace talks in stalemate Oil prices experienced a rebound of more than 1% as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted. Donald Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal that aimed to resolve the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, increasing attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia heightened regional supply vulnerabilities. Meanwhile,… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Two Surgical Clips Turned Up Buried Inside a Man's Bile Duct Stones 16 Months After Gallbladder Surgery Surgeons found a plastic clip and a metal clip embedded in a 75-year-old's bile duct stones after gallbladder surgery. Here's how clips wander. Medical Daily · Sep 21
Shares waver as interest rate fears loom over markets Upswings in financials and energy stocks have helped offset a mostly weak session for local stocks, as market headwinds continue to pummel investor confidence. AAP · Sep 21
Hunter drivers hit as fuel surges to near record prices and government rules out further excise cuts Diesel was approaching $3 per litre in Newcastle again as fuel prices surge by more than 20 cents in a week. Newcastle Herald · Sep 19
Big four bank boss weighs in on AI's deadly risks A major bank boss has acknowledged the disruption of AI after three of the sector's biggest voices raised concerns about its potential threat to humanity. AAP · Sep 15
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank's inflation pickle Reserve Bank assistant governor Sarah Hunter says the broader global economic environment could be more inflationary as a result of the AI boom. AAP · Sep 14
Banks help Aussie shares snap three-day losing streak Australian stocks have staged a rally after falling for days on elevated inflation risks, but caution persists as traders weigh the path ahead for markets. AAP · Sep 3
‘Pent-up demand’: first home buyers chase more loans as property investors step back, data shows Exclusive: New entrants the only cohort making more loan applications amid interest rate rises and tax changes, mortgage broker says The Guardian - AU · Aug 23
Rents are up, house prices are down. Labor's housing 'fix' needs a reality check Modelling predicted a small impact. The market says otherwise. The Canberra Times · Aug 20
Google parent jumps on Aussie kangaroo for AI billions Google's parent is planning its first Australian dollar debt issue - the first by a US tech giant in nearly 10 years - to raise funds for its AI forays. AAP · Aug 18
Canberra house prices to drop by 5.4 per cent in 2026, forecasts ANZ The general market softening is expected to continue until 2028. The Canberra Times · Aug 14
As home loan applications drop, the big four banks face a growing challenge from Macquarie Over the past week, all four of Australia’s biggest banks have reported falls of between 12% to 20% in new home loan applications since the May federal budget. The Conversation · Aug 13
AAP · Aug 13 Aussie shares fall as CommBank, miners drag on market The ASX has continued to grind lower during earnings season, but there are signs investors are tipping the exchange will soon head higher.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Isn’t it amazing what a policy that actually tackles the cause of outrageous house prices can do? Labor has shown what a government can do to improve housing affordability, exposing how pathetic previous attempts had been
AAP · Jul 26 Rate watchers eye inflation data and RBA chief's speech Economists from some of the nation's biggest banks are expecting the RBA board to hold rates at its upcoming meeting, as crucial inflation data is set to drop.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21 RBA now twice as likely to hike interest rates as US-Iran war drives fuel prices higher Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economy
AAP · Jul 19 Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.
The Economic Times · Jul 10 Rupee slips on week as Iran flare-up spurs caution, merchant hedging The Indian rupee ended nearly unchanged on Friday, but the week closed on a weaker note. Investor caution grew amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East, impacting oil-affiliated currencies. Meanwhile, global stock markets thrived, propelled by AI innovation and SK Hynix's entry in the US. The Japanese yen gained momentum…
AAP · Jul 7 Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.
AAP · Jul 1 Banks and supermarkets drag Australian shares lower The ASX200 suffered its seventh losing session in 10 days, with Coles and ANZ suffering their worst day in months.
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East Oil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of a potential de-escalation and renewed talks, analysts caution that a full recovery of Gulf oil supply could take months due to lingering issues. Saudi Aramco has resumed…
The Economic Times · Jun 29 Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruption Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attacks involving the United States and Iran raised concerns over energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures and US WTI crude moved higher…
AAP · Jun 11 Great Place To Work® Announces Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines IT-BPM Industry 2026, representing the voices of 679,116 employees across 30 organizations. MANILA, Philippines, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work® ASEAN & ANZ, the global authority on workplace culture, today announced the Best Workplaces in the Philippines Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) Industry for 2026. This year, for the first time, the list introduces size-based categories, giving…