Aussie shares dip, miners tumble on grim China data Weakness in iron ore, gold and copper miners has weighed on the local bourse, wiping most of the sector's previous week of gains in a single session. AAP · Dec 15, 2025
Non-alcoholic drinks attract a lot less tax in Australia. So why are they often just as expensive? While production costs may be higher for non-alcoholic drinks, economists say larger manufacturers are also using ‘price anchoring’ to maintain higher margins The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2025
Australian economy builds as investment roars back Australia's economic growth rate came in below market expectations, but a strong domestic pulse shows the economy is in good shape. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
'Sad': bank boss blasts Australia's energy transition The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Tehan and Ley to reveal Liberals’ net zero emissions position tomorrow – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels Australia's big four banks have made billions from investing in fossil fuel projects in the past decade, but only two have made steps to walk away. AAP · Nov 11, 2025
Ex-ANZ execs lose bonus millions after record fine The former boss of ANZ and three of his executives have lost multimillion-dollar bonuses as the bank grapples with the cost of serious misconduct. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
RBA to reveal interest rate call, economic forecasts The Reserve Bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold after a spike in inflation, with the bank's updated economic forecasts set to be closely scrutinised. AAP · Nov 2, 2025
ANZ cops billion-dollar profit hit amid job cut plans ANZ's plan to offload thousands of staff has contributed to a more than $1 billion hit to its profit, with hefty fines from the regulator also having an impact. AAP · Oct 31, 2025
Morning Mail: Albanese signs $8.5bn deal with Trump, ANZ bonuses criticised, claim Prince Andrew ‘tried to hire internet trolls’ Prime minister secures Aukus support and signs $8.5bn critical minerals deal in Washington visit The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025
As ANZ duped customers and ignored hardship notices, the bank’s bosses raked in $26m in bonuses The bonuses – awarded during the bank’s three years of misconduct – have been condemned as ‘indefensible’ and ‘tone-deaf’, especially given recent job cuts The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025
Australian shares edge up as miners forge path forward The Australian share market has closed higher after a choppy session as miners and energy stocks helped dig the broader bourse out of trouble. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
ANZ cancels $800m share buyback to 'focus on basics' ANZ will move its eight million Australian retail banking customers to ANZ Plus by late 2027, and add to its mortgage sales force in its branches. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Aussie shares snap three-week losing streak by a hair Australia's raw materials sector has defended the bourse from what would have been a fourth straight week of losses in September. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Bank to pay record £118m fine after failing to refund dead customers Its corporate misconduct affected almost 65,000 customers
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 Afternoon Update: Australia’s climate breakdown risks laid bare; ANZ slapped with record fine; and Adolescence wins big at Emmys Landmark report finds no Australian community immune from ‘cascading, compounding and concurrent’ risks of a worsening climate
The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025 ANZ has been hit with a record $240 million fine. These lessons should have been learned years ago ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a record fine of A$240 million after admitting to various forms of misconduct that occurred “over many years”.
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 A 'bank in crisis': ANZ cops record fine for misconduct From charging dead customers to overstating trades, a big four bank has been slugged with a record penalty for widespread misconduct.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025 ‘Betrayed the trust of Australians’: ANZ bank pays record $240m fine for widespread misconduct Company admits allegations in four investigations brought by financial regulator Asic
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 11, 2025 ANZ Staffers Are Rinsing Their CEO In This Viral Reddit Thread Amidst Massive Job Cuts A Reddit thread with scathing comments about ANZ Bank and Nuno Matos has gone viral following the company's massive restructure.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 Aussie shares finish higher as banks rally, miners fall A financial sector rally has helped Australia's share market snap a two-session losing streak, while a weak commodity outlook weighed on local miners.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Job cuts, work sent offshore 'a win' for bank customers Two of the four big banks have slashed thousands of jobs within days, with one creating roles offshore it insists will benefit customers.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025 ‘We are teaching the machine to take our job’: Banks bet big on AI as thousands of jobs cut Across the banking sector, thousands of jobs have been lost at the same time as AI use soars in clerical and customer service roles
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 'Unhinged': 4500 jobs to be slashed in bank restructure A major bank's decision to cut thousands of staff has been described as "unhinged" after it recently posted a half-year cash profit of $3.6 billion.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Dad's day a reminder to look after his mental health New fathers can struggle to adjust to the realities of parenthood but often don't seek professional help when navigating mental health challenges.