The Editorial Team

Rebecca Le May has been a journalist for more than 20 years, including 13 years as a reporter and bureau chief for AAP in Perth. She started out her career as a finance reporter, then moved into general news, covering politics and courts. Rebecca now has a hybrid role with NCA NewsWire, covering both finance and general, and contributing to sub-editing. Fun fact: She is a keen photographer and her favourite subject is her cat. She can also recite The Young Ones word for word.

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The MAJOR change coming for mask rules as cases fall again

WA’s indoor mask rules may soon be scrapped as COVID cases fall for the fifth day in a row.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 27, 2021: Information boards seen through the windows at the Australian Securities Exchange, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

ASX volatile after surprise Wall St rebound

Russia invading Ukraine caused utter carnage on the ASX yesterday, but the local market managed modest gains on the back of Wall Street’s ‘mother of all reversals’.

Motoring

Picture shows heavy traffic on Iron Cove Bridge in Drummoyne/Rozelle at lunchtime on 16th October 2021.As Sydney enjoys it's first weekend out of lockdown the roads across the city were noticeably busier.(Pictures by Julian Andrews).

Why petrol prices are only going to get worse

Drivers already wincing at the bowser can expect more price pain, with the Russia-Ukraine crisis expected to deliver nasty shocks.

Australian Markets

Aussie sharemarket in $73 billion bloodbath

Russia launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with explosions reported even as President Putin announced the military action, caused a bloodbath on the ASX.

Manufacturing

Blackmores supplements (new packaging), 2021.

Why Blackmores is moving on from China

Blackmores is more than making up for the loss of Chinese ‘diagou’ resellers and also gaining ground in other huge markets.

Business Travel

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire photos DECEMBER 16, 2021: Market update with Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce and Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson at Qantas Head Office in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dylan Coker

Qantas boss’ fresh swipe at McGowan

The airline is showing encouraging signs of recovery as travel resumes, but Alan Joyce couldn’t resist another dig at Western Australia.

Other Industries

Why Domino’s share price is tanking

Domino’s has disappointed investors with its latest financial results but says it’s keeping customers happy with shorter waits for deliveries.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 23, 2021: A multiple exposure photo showing Information boards at the Australian Securities Exchange, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

ASX bounces despite Russia-Ukraine fears

The ASX put in a surprisingly decent performance given mounting tensions in eastern Europe, but experts say volatility and uncertainty is palpable.

Money

The jobs scoring the best pay rises

A generally low-paying sector that has been hit hard by the pandemic has enjoyed the biggest wage increases over the year, new data reveals.

Australian Markets

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos November 23, 2021: Information boards at the Australian Securities Exchange, Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / James Gourley

Mounting war fears send ASX south

Increasingly worrying signs Russia is poised to invade Ukraine sent global sharemarkets lower, with the ASX no exception.

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