Treasurer promises tax reform: a big ‘ouch’ lies ahead

With a big election win under its belt, Labor is about to uncover big tax reforms. Does Dr Jim Chalmers have the guts to do what's required?

Why we should expect slower commodity growth from China, and why it's not the end of the world

For years China was the story. If it was building, commodity prices were up. But times have changed. What does it mean for commodity prices?

Can Israel hack WhatsApp? A cyber expert explains

Even though WhatsApp has strong security features, it isn’t impenetrable.

Want to know how the ASX 200 is doing? Just watch CBA's share price

If you want a quick read on how the Aussie stock market is going, you don’t need endless charts or indices. Just look at the CBA share price.

What would a corporate tax cut do to boost productivity in Australia?

The first term of the Albanese government was defined by its fight against inflation, but the second looks like it will be defined by a need to kick start Australia’s sluggish productivity growth.

State of Origin is more than footy: it's the economy, stupid!

State of Origin is more than a chance to just shout at your telly: the three games actually produce an outsized economic impact.

Australian businesses should stop whingeing and upgrade their worker's tools

The average worker now uses less capital equipment than a decade ago. Want more business productivity? Give the workers the tools they need!

Women are taking charge of Australia's economy

For the first time, Treasury will be led by a woman, joining the ranks of women in leadership at the RBA and the Productivity Commission.

Switzer Investing TV | 16 June 2025: how will Israel v Iran affect global markets?

Markets were on a war-footing following conflict between Israel & Iran. Markets have been resilient but is the impact still incoming?

Here’s what Albo and Trump will discuss at their face-to-face

Ahead of a meeting Albanese and Trump at the G7 Summit, two key developments have bumped defence issues to the top of the alliance agenda.

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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