A rally in prices for key commodities including oil, iron ore, nickel, gold and copper sent the benchmark within 33 points of its record high.
Jack Quail
Star confirmed it had entered a trading halt after receiving multiple takeover bids, as the beleaguered casino giant continues to face scrutiny over its ability to operate a casino licence.
Blair Jackson
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed in his plan to overhaul Australia’s migration intake to help end the housing crisis.
Joanne Williamson
Could your pampered pooch be holding you back from securing a mortgage? The answer, surprisingly, is yes.
Daniel Newell
Q+A: Tired of branch closures and shoddy service? Looking for a new bank? Here’s why you might find better deals and a far superior customer experience with one of the second-tier lenders.
Nick Bruining
Mortgage stress in Australia is at its highest level since the global financial crisis but many borrowers are finding it too hard to get help from their bank.
Adrian Black
Lenders have made it so hard for struggling borrowers to claim financial hardship that one in three who start the process drop out, as higher mortgage repayments drive a huge rise in those seeking support.
Simone Grogan
The prime minister has lashed out at the opposition for failing to reveal where nuclear power plants after ‘extensive’ polling was done in potential electorates.
Eleanor Campbell
Energy retailers will be forced to help customers pay less for their electricity.
The Treasurer said the Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to slash migration would cause major damage to the Australian economy.
A line of popular baby toys and accessories sold across multiple Australian stores and online have been recalled after major safety hazards were found in the products.
Lily McCaffrey
The Aussie sharemarket has fallen one day after it was a “smidgen away” from record highs at the close.
Aisling Brennan
A less competitive retail banking environment could weigh on the profitability of Australia’s major banks, with Morgan Stanley analysts taking a negative stance against the Big Four.
Cheyanne Enciso
One state that plans on suspending a casino licence because of “major failings” has deferred the 90-day ban for a second time.
A multipurpose tool that staples and nails has been recalled from stores across the country after it was revealed it can discharge unintentionally.
Madeleine Achenza
An Aussie could score a record lotto win next week, with a massive $150million prize on offer.
James Dowling
Despite the federal government’s $300 electricity bill relief for Aussie households, more than 50 per cent of the population are expected to ditch their heaters this winter.
Emma Kirk
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
Jack Quail and Eleanor Campbell
A pilot flying to Perth from an iron mine was forced to make a priority landing when they found their rear tyre had burst mid-air.
The Australian sharemarket has marked its best day for the year in the wake of the latest unemployment figures boosting buyer confidence.
Labor has shelved a major change to gas approval processes, in return for Greens support for its fuel efficiency standards.
One of Australia’s energy titans will cut 200 jobs, blaming a delay in ‘growth activities’ for the cull.
Duncan Evans
The Prime Minister has hit back against claims his budget will take money out of border protection as the government grapples with a rise in illegal boat arrivals.
Despite a chorus of economists sharing concerns with the budget, the Treasurer is adamant his plan won’t make the cost of living crisis worse.