Unions have a list of demands for Albanese as their members brace for AI shock

There is a quiet battle going on that will have a big impact on our lives, our jobs and the country’s ability to employ people and pay them. But unions want their potential nemesis — bosses armed with Artificial Intelligence (AI) — restrained.

The ASX is shrinking: a plan to boost IPOs does not go far enough

Total businesses listed on the stock exchange is declining. It has been described as the worst public offering drought “since the GFC”.

Australia's dairy crisis: how extreme weather could send milk prices soaring

Australia’s dairy industry is in the middle of a crisis, fuelled by an almost perfect storm of challenges.

Trump's anti-green agenda could benefit Aussie investors

If Trump's carbon repeal Bill passes, billions in green investment will need a new home. Here's how Australian investors could benefit.

How much does Australia's music scene really contribute to GDP?

You might not think much of Aussie music, but it actually contributes much more to the nation than you think in terms of GDP growth.

What goes up, must come down: what could topple the new ASX record high?

8639. It’s now a magic number. It now represents the new record high for the ASX200, set just after the session opened on 11 June 2025. It's definitely worth celebrating, but we still need to watch out for these forces at play.

Albo, do you have the guts to fix productivity with this business roundtable?

Hawke and Keating kept this country out of recession for 20 years because they had the guts to talk tough and make real changes. That’s what’s needed now!

iOS 26: Your iPhone is about to get a big makeover

Ready for everything on your iPhone to get a makeover? Apple has shown off what's changing on iOS 26, including a new design language called Liquid Glass.

ASIC is trying to jump-start the great Australian IPO

After one of the quietest years for Australian IPOs in recent memory, the corporate watchdog is stepping in. This time to make it easier to get to market.

APRA sends hacker warning to all funds: 'shape up or else'

Australia's financial regulator isn't messing around with this one. After several super fund hacks, it's putting the whole industry on notice over cybersecurity.

A look at culture, arts, extras and things we’re following this week.

Photo of the Week

Nick Hutton, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Luke Parkinson, flight controller of Great Britain SailGP Team, Dylan Fletcher, driver of Great Britain SailGP Team, Neil Hunter, grinder of Great Britain SailGP Team, Iain Jensen, wing trimmer of Great Britain SailGP Team, and Hannah Mills, strategist of Great Britain SailGP Team, on the podium after Great Britain SailGP Team win the final race on Race Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AAP Image/Supplied by Patrick Hamilton, via SailGP)
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