ASX just 50 points off all-time high
Mining and energy companies helped the Australian sharemarket continue its march towards record highs on the other side of the Easter break.
Federal Budget
RBA roasted for ‘buffoonery’
The nation’s central bank left some economists scratching their heads on Tuesday after dropping another clue on the timing of interest rate hikes.
ASX travel names soar into Easter break
ASX travel names surged into the Easter break following a pleasing set of financial results for a US contemporary.
Promises that Aussies see right through
A new study reveals voters are sceptical about one thing off the back of the federal government’s major $17.9bn cash splash.
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How did we get in this mess?
AUSTRALIA made a big choice 13 years ago. Now it’s really starting to hurt our hip-pockets. And both parties are to blame.
Older people want work at 70
IN news to cheer Treasurer Joe Hockey, more than a third of older people want to work until they are 70, yet fear for an appropriate job.
The PM should ditch the debt tax
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