How low will interest rates really go?

Following the rate cut this week, AMP’s Shane Oliver has speculated about how many more cuts lie ahead, and I think he is right on the money.

Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it

Corporate tax reform and less green tape? The Productivity Commissioner is on it. Here's what's on her agenda for 2025.

Why did Google’s shares dip after it made big AI announcements?

Google’s business is doing great. So why did investors hit the panic button right as the company made big AI announcements yesterday?

‘I’m used to being told off’: WA MP closes speech with a ‘shoey’ in state parliament

Who said state politics was boring? Certainly not Labor's Kyle McGinn, who used his outgoing speech to perform a "shoey" in parliament.

Time-out: Coalition break-up now on hold after just two days

Sussan Ley's Liberals and David Littleproud's Nationals may still be able to form a Coalition, after announcing plans to split the party after almost 40 years this week.

What's the future of Aussie wine?

Australia has become world-famous for its wine, but the industry faces an uncertain future.

The results are finally in for the House of Representatives in the 2025 Federal Election

After a marathon of counts, recounts and wins-by-a-nose, where are we in the House of Representatives? And what happens next?

Productivity: why everyone wants it, but no one wants to pay for it

A local and global concern is the poor productivity of economies. Some experts think paying workers more will boost productivity. Is it a government or private sector problem, or both? What’s the answer?

5 things the RBA is watching as it cuts rates

The RBA lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points today following its May meeting. Here’s what the RBA called out as key risks its watching.

Qantas and Virgin's true market supremacy revealed by ACCC

Thought the domestic aviation market was a two-horse race in 2024? As the ACCC reports, in 2025 it’s way worse than you think.

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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