Today
Jobless rate holds at 4.1pc even as employment drops
Economists are likely to view the latest monthly figures released by the ABS as statistical noise rather than a signal of a softening jobs market.
Just two Australian universities make the world top 20
A quarter of Australian universities are in the top 100 globally, but many have slipped in their rankings due to global and local forces.
Employment falls; Trump ‘approved’ Iran plan; 2 unis in world’s best
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Maile Carnegie’s departure shows Nuno Matos is shaking up ANZ
Having missed out on the top job, and with the new chief executive delivering a jolt to ANZ’s culture, Carnegie’s retirement is no surprise.
ASX flat despite jobs data miss; KMD slumps to record low
ASX seesaws; Wisetech dips after board changes; France’s EDF buys 75pc of EnergyAustralia’s pumped hydro project. Follow live.
US reportedly preparing for possible weekend Iran strike
Senior US officials say they are preparing for a possible strike; Iran’s deputy foreign minister says it would “retaliate wherever necessary” if the US joins Israel. Follow live updates.
This business class was just named the world’s best. Here’s our verdict
Socialising at the stand-up bar on the world’s biggest passenger jet will never wear thin. That’s lucky, because the WiFi can be patchy.
‘28 Years Later’ is not the zombie film you expected
Danny Boyle delivers tension, blood and guts along with hints of Brexit and a dash of English mischief amid the societal collapse.
These 7 stocks are stinkers. That’s why it might be time to invest
Buying the ASX’s worst performers has a proven track record of success, but big gains are usually confined to a few companies. Here are 2025’s potential saints.
Macquarie Asset Management buys back into UK airports
Macquarie, one of the world’s largest private infrastructure investors by assets under management, has bought into the Bristol, Birmingham and London City Airports.
Trump would love to target the Federal Reserve as well as Iran
The president sounds as angry with Jerome Powell as with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. But what he decides to do about Iran will come much sooner than a Fed rate cut.
Why US strikes on Iran would bring risks at every turn
The largest perils for not only the region but the world may lie in the aftermath, many experts say, just as they did in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Maile Carnegie exits ANZ, Matos to search for new retail boss
Suncorp Bank CEO Bruce Rush will take over the retail division for ANZ while the bank conducts a global search for Maile Carnegie’s replacement.
Long-time Richard White supporters to leave WiseTech board
Directors Charles Gibbon and Michael Gregg are leaving the board of the global logistics software business after a raft of scandals and allegations involving its founder.
Why this modern suburban home has an outdoor dunny
Most houses in this city-fringe suburb used to have backyard toilets. Modern plumbing has changed that, but this couple had their own reasons to rebuild one.
Deep-cover agents, hacked phones: Israel’s secret war inside Iran
The covert campaign that preceded the Jewish state’s attack also involved spy satellites and smuggled miniaturised weapons systems to ensure a precise first strike.
‘Stupid’ Powell is the ultimate lame duck central banker
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell was smart to hold rates. But only Donald Trump’s Fed call matters now, and it could make all hell break loose.
Why that bowl of ramen could keep you looking young
Bone broth is rich in collagen, which is good for your skin. It’s also healthier than stock, but do its other claims stack up? We asked nutritionists.
Alan Turing built AI to save lives. Now we’re regulating it to death
The NBN was decried by some as being a monumental waste of resources. Now we thirst for ever-increasing speeds to accommodate our business and productivity needs.