Unemployment increases: is the Reserve Bank ignoring all the important reasons for a rate cut?

Will the shock spike in the jobless rate guarantee a Cup Day rate cut? Does the Federal government care that many businesses are cracking under the pressure?

Sydney to consider new Airbnb crackdown

The City of Sydney Council will this week debate a motion that could see a major crackdown on Airbnb and other short-term rental services across the city, with a proposal to introduce a 60-day annual cap on unhosted, short-term rentals.

Australia is getting $40m for more public EV chargers - many of the current ones are rubbish

Most EV drivers charge at home. But when they use the public network, they need to know the charger is working.

Can the price of gold keep going up?

The price of gold surged above US$4,100 (A$6,300) an ounce on Wednesday for the first time, taking this year’s extraordinary rally to more than 50%. The speed of the upswing has been much faster than analysts had predicted and brings the total gains to nearly 100% since the current run started in early 2024. The […]

The government is cracking down on Bitcoin ATMs: here's why

In a speech to the National Press Club yesterday, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke declared war on bitcoin ATMs, saying they were a notorious link in the money laundering chain for some pretty horrific activities.

Liberal frontbencher rebukes his own party: stop the 'mass public therapy session'

Victorian Liberal senator James Paterson has, figuratively speaking, taken his Liberal colleagues by the scruffs of their necks and given them a good shake. His blunt message is, get out of your funk and cooperate in rebuilding the house.

Confused by the Super Tax changes? Here's a quick guide

Chalmers' new-look Super Tax is creating some confusion. What are the merits of the changes? We take a peek under the hood.

Aussies (almost) are the world’s richest people

Aussies are the third richest people on the planet. Why is this so?

Switzer Morning Market Briefing: October 16, 2025

Markets took a breather overnight to all close up a small margin. Here's what's making news today.

Are Twiggy Forrest’s green goals uneconomic or has China bounced him?

On two occasions, Fortescue’s Andrew Forrest has seemingly downgraded his big goal to be clean and green. Could more economic forces be at play here?

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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