The midyear budget statement at a glance
TREASURER Scott Morrison has announced new savings in the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook including a crackdown on welfare…
Why Australia’s hot weather is bad for our economy
I LOVE summer. Hot weather just feels like Australia. It’s as if the essence of this nation hibernates all winter…
Finance news you need to know today
HERE are seven things making news in business and finance around the world today. 1. BRUSSELS — The European Union…
Weak Australian dollar brings Christmas joy for tourism industry, but bad news for travellers
TRAVELLERS heading overseas this Christmas are carrying an Aussie dollar at its lowest December levels in seven years. Economists expect…
Australian market set to open higher
THE Australian market looks set to open higher, following gains of around one per cent on Wall Street. At 0649…