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Pressure is mounting for Jim Chalmers to sharpen the axe in his upcoming Federal Budget.

EconomyCommentsPremiumDeloitte issues grim warning on ‘structurally flawed’ Budget

Pressure is mounting for Jim Chalmers to sharpen the axe in his upcoming Federal Budget as economists from Deloitte warn years of revenue windfalls have ‘papered over’ structural flaws in the nation’s finances.

Matt Mckenzie

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FINANCEPremiumHints on major housing tax shake-up

Australia’s treasurer has hinted at housing tax reforms that could reshape the property market but warned any changes would raise minimal revenue.

Cameron Micallef

Jim Chalmers says he ‘wishes’ the Federal Budget was getting the kind of bump some economists have forecast from higher commodities prices thanks to the war.

EconomyCommentsPremiumTreasurer talks down hopes for war-driven boost to Budget

Jim Chalmers has hosed down speculation that his upcoming Budget will score a big revenue boost from tax reform and the Middle East war.

Matt Mckenzie

Woolworths enjoyed a surge in sales in its recent quarter, yet warns the future is uncertain. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

EconomyPremiumFood giant sounds the alarm: shoppers are struggling

Woolworths has seen a "major shift" in consumer sentiment due to the Middle East war and spiking petrol prices, with many struggling to make ends meet.

Derek Rose and Kaaren Morrissey

Woolworths released quarterly financial results on Thursday. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

UPDATEDPremiumPrice of bread, milk could rise soon

Woolworths says key producers have asked to be paid more, with surging inflation and massive extra fuel costs expected to lead to higher prices at the checkout.

Blair Jackson

Australian small businesses are increasing sales despite the Middle East conflict. Newswire / Gaye Gerard

EXCLUSIVEPremiumAussie small business weathering Middle East oil storm

Australian small businesses have made a surprising start to the new year, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rate hikes threaten sales growth.

Cameron Micallef

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EXCLUSIVEPremium‘Pretty grim’: Super crisis for 750k Aussies

A third of older renters say their superannuation will last just five years, exposing a looming disaster Australia has failed to address.

Cameron Micallef

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POLITICSPremiumAlbo backs UAE’s shock oil cartel exit

Anthony Albanese has weighed in on the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave a cartel of major global oil producers.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Aldi Australia CEO Anna McGrath.

RetailCommentsPremiumShoppers fall out of love with Aldi’s no-name brand products

Aldi Australia has posted weaker sales growth and a profit drop in 2025, with shoppers seemingly falling out of love with the retailer’s no-name brands and cheaper items amid a renewed supermarket price war.

Cheyanne Enciso

The City of Sydney will investigate banning short-stay accomodation in certain suburbs if rental vacancy rates hit particularly sparse thresholds. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MONEYPremiumPlan to ban Airbnb, Stayz in major city

An Aussie capital is weighing up a ban on short-term rentals offered by companies like Airbnb and Stayz, amid a housing affordability crisis.

Blair Jackson

Headline inflation has surged to 4.6 per cent amid fuel shocks from the Iran war. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

breakingPremium‘Peak higher’: Treasurer’s warning amid inflation horror

Inflation has surged on the back of fuel shocks from the Iran war. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it could get worse.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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UPDATEDPremiumInflation has soared in March thanks to Iran war

The Reserve Bank of Australia has been given more ammunition to lift interest rates next week after inflation soared in March.

Cameron Micallef

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POLITICSPremiumLabor wages ‘intergenerational war’ with budget

Anthony Albanese is promising a federal budget to help younger Australians get ahead. But the Coalition says he is waging an “intergenerational war”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Key quarterly inflation data will be released on Wednesday. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

FINANCENumbers that will ‘make or break’ rate hike

New data released on Wednesday will be “make or break” for another interest rate hike next week.

Blair Jackson

Household budgets may need to tighten further. NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumBrutal $3000 blow for families as costs soar

Mortgage holders’ costs have already jumped by an insane amount in the first three months of the year – but experts warn the worst is still to come.

Cameron Micallef

Wespac warns its earings have been hit by geopolitical uncertainty and a rise in market volatility. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessCommentsPremiumBanks to reveal how Iran conflict has affected earnings

Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days.

Derek Rose and Kaaren Morrissey

Data is set to reveal fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, adding to already worrying inflation. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

EconomyCommentsPremiumFirst Iran war inflation data to lock in RBA rate hike

Fresh data is expected to show fuel prices rose 35 per cent in March, as the oil shock pushes up measured inflation and increases the chances of a rate rise.

Jacob Shteyman

Roger Cook press conference at Pan Pacific Hotel on Tuesday morning

MiningCommentsPremiumPremier urges industrial peace in the Pilbara

Premier Roger Cook has told WA’s resources giants that industrial harmony will not ‘come free of charge’ as he urges a resolution to union pay fights in the Pilbara.

Matt Mckenzie

Warren Hogan urges RBA governor Michele Bullock and the central bank board to lift the cash rate by 40 basis points on May 4-5. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

BusinessPremiumDire 5pc rates call before RBA meeting

One key number on Wednesday could ultimately decide May’s interest rate decision, with a warning the RBA needs to move hard and fast.

Cameron Micallef

Albany MLA Scott Leary, Shadow Minister for Agriculture Darren Chester and Federal MP Rick Wilson at Albany's Ampol tanks.

Fuel supply PremiumLeaders call on WA Government for a fuel reserve in Albany

Calls are growing for the WA Government to establish a 20 million litre diesel reserve in Albany, with local leaders saying the Great Southern has been overlooked in the State’s fuel security strategy. 

Amy Towers

Financial commentator David Koch says the next interest rates decision will defy widespread predictions. Supplied

FINANCEPremiumKochie makes surprising call on interest rates

The leading financial commentator has made a surprising call on what will happen at the Reserve Bank’s upcoming interest rates meeting.

Ike Morris

Half of surveyed growers hold less than three weeks of fertiliser supply. Picture NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NEWSPremium‘Continued duress’: Food shortage warning

Food shortage concerns loom, as Australian wheat and vegetable growers grapple with major fertiliser shortfalls on top of huge diesel bills.

Blair Jackson

Australia is scrambling to shore up foreign fuel supply. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumMinister warns of ‘challenging times’ amid fresh fuel blitz

A senior minister has warned of “challenging times ahead” as the country’s chief diplomat embarks on a fresh fuel diplomacy blitz in East Asia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSPremiumWhat we know about federal budget so far

Australia’s next federal budget will play out against the backdrop of looming fuel shortages, recession fears and an escalating affordability crisis.

Ria Pandey