Australian shares tumble as RBA rate rise back on table The ASX200 has fallen 1.4 per cent as investors fear persistent inflation could convince the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates once more. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Why big four bank CEO thinks Newcastle ticks more boxes than capital cities 'It's a part of the country that stacks up incredibly well.' Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2024
Rising rents eating up low-income worker pay gains Both mortgage and rental affordability worsened over the March quarter based on latest ANZ and CoreLogic analysis. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
The driving force behind publican John Elsley's desire to succeed It's about family for this Newcastle publican. Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2024
Aust shares edge higher even as odds of quick cuts dim The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent higher even as a US labour market report blew out expectations, reducing the chances of a June interest rate cut. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
ANZ will pay $57.5m in credit card interest lawsuit ANZ is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the bank retrospectively cancelled credit card customers' interest-free periods. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Rates on hold but RBA 'not ruling anything in or out' Interest rates have been left steady for another meeting and the Reserve Bank has kept its options wide open when it comes to future moves. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
ANZ Sells 16.5% Stake In Ambank To Malaysian Group ANZ Group sells 16.5% stake in AmBank for 4 million, focusing on core markets. Deal unlocks value and potential, paving the way for future growth. Top News · Mar 6, 2024
Home price upswing not 'typical recipe' for rate cuts Confidence may be returning to the housing market due to rate cut speculation but one economist says rising home values could keep the Reserve Bank wary. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
Dozens of Australian businesses have gender pay gaps above 50%, landmark data reveals Data showing nearly two-thirds of workplaces have a pay gap that favours men is being published in the hopes of ending disparity The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024
Light-touch competition policy hasn’t helped Australian mortgage holders. It’s time to get tough Acquisitions such as ANZ’s of Suncorp should be presumed to be anticompetitive until proven otherwise The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2024
Australia Regulator Warns ANZ, Suncorp Buyout Not Approved ACCC warns against assuming approval of ANZ's buyout of Suncorp's insurance arm. Ongoing monitoring to protect competition and consumer interests in the Au... Top News · Feb 20, 2024
Afternoon Update: ANZ-Suncorp merger approved; Littleproud calls for big supermarkets to be ‘sold off’; and US urges Israel to drop Rafah plans Australian competition tribunal finds $4.9bn bank merger represented a ‘net public benefit’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2024
Aust shares edge lower on big day for earnings reports The local share market has finished 0.1 per cent lower as BHP, Sonic Healthcare, Sims, Humm Group and others reported first-half earnings. AAP · Feb 20, 2024
AAP · Feb 19, 2024 ANZ, Suncorp welcome takeover approval as ACCC reflects ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion takeover of Suncorp's banking arm will proceed after a tribunal found it would not lessen competition but would benefit consumers.
Top News · Feb 19, 2024 ANZ To Decide On .2B Suncorp Bank Unit Buyout ANZ Group's potential .2 billion buyout of Suncorp's bank unit could reshape the financial sector with far-reaching implications.
AAP · Feb 5, 2024 Labour market holding up as job ad levels stabilise Job ads have climbed in a sign of resilience for the labour market, with separate figures pointing to easing price pressures for struggling households.
AAP · Feb 5, 2024 Aust shares sink as Fed chair says no quick rate cuts The local share market closed down 1.0 per cent after the chairman of the US Federal Reserve reiterated that the central bank would move slowly on rate cuts.
AAP · Feb 4, 2024 Rates probably on hold but all eyes on RBA governor More interest rate hikes are broadly off the table but the Reserve Bank governor is likely to keep her options open in a big week of public appearances.
AAP · Jan 27, 2024 Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week The fight against inflation has not yet been won but the December quarter consumer price index is expected to show genuine progress.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2024 Former News Corp and Daily Mail editor Luke McIlveen appointed executive editor of Nine newspapers McIlveen was previously editor-in-chief of news.com.au and founding editor of Daily Mail Australia. He takes on Tory Maguire’s former role at the Age and SMH
AAP · Jan 8, 2024 Shares hit three-week low as losing streak lingers The ASX200 has fallen another 0.5 per cent and closed at its lowest level since December 18 in its fourth day of losses.
AAP · Dec 21, 2023 Clowning around: climate activists disrupt ANZ meeting ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has told shareholders that the bank's climate commitments are considered by its top executives on a daily basis.
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Christmas cheer as Australian shares hit 10-month high The local bourse has closed up 0.8 per cent to finish at its highest level since early February, in what one analyst called a textbook Santa rally.
AAP · Dec 18, 2023 RBA wary of unemployment jump ahead of rates call The central bank board mulled over another cash rate increase or staying on hold at the December meeting, and kept its options open for more tightening.