Long way to go to stop lending for deforestation A number of bank-financed landholders might be involved in illegal landclearing, raising questions about lender exposure to risky nature destruction. AAP · Jun 22, 2025
Homebuyers stand to win as big bank ups rate-cut bet Westpac's chief economist has added two more rate cuts to her forecast for 2026 with lower immigration expected to drive down rents and inflation. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
RAMS franchisees hit back over Westpac 'blame shifting' Franchisees in a Westpac subsidiary accused of misconduct have challenged the findings and the bank's resulting termination of agreements. AAP · Jun 4, 2025
Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025
Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Australian shares retreat as inflation comes in hot The ASX has handed back its early gains with interest, after an overnight Wall Street rally wasn't enough to outweigh losses in materials and financials stocks. AAP · May 28, 2025
Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen. AAP · May 27, 2025
Ailing hospital operator vows wards will stay open Tens of thousands of Australian hospital workers are being assured their jobs are safe as a lifeline from banks props up a major private health operator. AAP · May 26, 2025
Shareholders drag Macquarie over coals on net zero A leading investment bank has come under pressure from shareholders demanding to know how its growing exposure to fossil fuel squares with net-zero ambitions. AAP · May 21, 2025
'Eye-watering': CBA shares break all-time highs Commonwealth Bank shares have surged to record levels yet again, but experts say its earnings don't justify the price tag. AAP · May 16, 2025
ANZ shares sell-off after flat cash profit of $3.6b Investors have hit sell on ANZ shares after the big four bank posted a cash profit less than what the market hoped to see. AAP · May 7, 2025
Westpac shares slip amid profit dip, volatile outlook Westpac CEO Anthony Miller says Australia is well-positioned to weather storms in the world economy and he's looking forward to working with a Labor government. AAP · May 4, 2025
Almost 100 Staff Logins At Australia’s Big Four Banks Stolen By Cybercriminals The news comes days after another investigation found more than 31,000 banking passwords had been stolen using the same kind of malware. Pedestrian.tv · May 1, 2025
Australian shares gain more ground as tariff talk eases The Australian share market has gained for a third straight session as hopes of US trade deals help investor sentiment settle after weeks of uncertainty. AAP · Apr 28, 2025
AAP · Apr 14, 2025 Tech tariff pivot helps Australian shares take a breath A development in the US-China tariff war has nudged Australian shares higher with the White House carving out smartphones, computers and other electronics.
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 Australian shares rebound but tariffs cast a shadow The Australian share market has begun April with a healthy rebound, but investors and the Reserve Bank are still wary about global policy shifts and growth.
AAP · Mar 28, 2025 Aussie shares end week higher but red quarter looms Trade war fears have returned and sent jitters through equities markets, as investors take cash off the table to measure the costs of incoming tariffs.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2025 Chalmers delivers 2025 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Miners and energy stocks lead Australian shares higher The local bourse has crawled out of correction territory after concerns about US growth and Donald Trump's trade war prompted a sell-off last week.
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Aussie shares plunge to five-week low on weak earnings The ASX200 finished down 1.2 per cent on its biggest day of earnings season, with heavy losses for the big four banks, Fortescue and Goodman Group.
AAP · Feb 17, 2025 Banking, goldminers drag Aussie shares lower The ASX200 fell 0.2 per cent, with the financial sector doing especially poorly after disappointing earnings from Westpac and Bendigo and Adelaide.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 Embattled casino operator Star offered $650m lifeline – as it happened Follow live
AAP · Feb 11, 2025 Aussie shares finish flat as gold hits record high The ASX200 ended the day about where it started, with strong gains for goldminers as the yellow metal breached $US2,900 an ounce for the first time.
AAP · Feb 10, 2025 Bank moratorium 'too late' for rural towns left behind The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it's cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches.
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 Aussie shares set another record on back of rates hype The ASX200 has risen almost half a per cent to finish at its highest-ever level and end January up 4.6 per cent from where it started.