More than 160 Chinese nationals working in "slave-like conditions" to build a factory for BYD have been found in Brazil, according to local authorities.

Since pledging to make America the "crypto capital of the planet", Trump's promises to enact pro-cryptocurrency policies have helped push the value of bitcoin to new records. Can the great run continue?

The US transport authority lifts a ground stop on American Airlines flights after a system-wide technical issue was resolved.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the Reserve Bank to consider tighter monetary policy if progress on lowering inflation stalls.

Many Australians wouldn't think of eating the carp they catch, but for the Eastern European communities, the bony fish is an important part of Christmas customs. 

A business shutting down its key operations raises questions about the future rollout of a contract with the Queensland government to help boost cybersecurity for small businesses.

Australians are snapping up lobsters for Christmas feasts, shrugging off price increases. But this year might be their last chance to score a good deal.

Retailers expect shoppers to splurge almost $1.3 billion on Boxing Day itself and $24.7 billion for the entire sales period, which is set to be the biggest on record.

When an 80-metre gum tree in the Tasmanian forest was due to be cut down for logging, conservationists turned it into the world’s tallest Christmas tree.

A potential merger of Honda and Nissan, and its alliance partners Mitsubishi and Renault SA, could create a new manufacturer worth $79.9 billion, producing 8 million cars a year.

WA has a "strong economy" that's the "envy of the nation", as the mining state banks a whopping $3.1 billion budget surplus amid cost-of-living pressures.

With almost 200 of the 295 psychiatrists working across the NSW's public health sector set to leave due to pay disputes, the state's government has offered temporary, high-paid contracts for private workers to fill the gaps.

Safety warnings are lifted at most of Hobart's beaches in time for Christmas. Meanwhile, the multinational owner of Cadbury's chocolate Factory is being investigated for the release of "high strength trade waste".

Foxtel sold for $3.4 billion to a British streaming outfit, while the ASX 200 gained 1.7 per cent, recouping much of last week's losses. Here's how the day's trade unfolded, with insights from our business reporters, on the ABC News markets blog.

The NSW government announces a $15 million emergency package to stem the critical shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis.

A once-empty suburban lot in Adelaide has been transformed into a village of tiny homes to support young people transitioning out of the child and family protection system.

It has been a year where people have experienced vastly differing fortunes. Leading economists say 2024's conditions centred on the impact of interest rates being used to tame inflation, and a "per capita" recession.

A handful of Sydney businesses follow the lead of the Minns government and have applied to the Fair Work Commission to put an end to train work bans.

Grampians tourism operators are calling for government support claiming a huge bushfire that's forced the closure of Halls Gap is costing businesses $1.9 million a day.

Customers whose flights are delayed would receive a full refund and assistance in booking a new flight under a new aviation charter of rights being considered by the Albanese government.