The federal and NSW governments have pledged to boost and expand the COVID-19 emergency payment and provide new cash flow support to businesses impacted by the Greater Sydney lockdown. More »   

The Australian property market has rebounded strongly as a result of the fiscal and monetary responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. KPMG calculates that homes in each capital city will continue selling higher as a consequence, with Sydney buyers paying $120,000 more ...

In the past nine months, cult alcohol brands White Claw and Japanese RTD Strong Zero have launched in Australia, betting young Aussies will flock to their products. More »   

The Greater Sydney lockdown could erase GDP gains projected for the September quarter, economists warn. Australia has staged a remarkable economic recovery from the shutdowns of 2020, and the RBA in May projected GDP growth of 4.75% over 2021. More »   

Australia's economists are disputing links between high immigration and stagnant wages, after RBA Governor Philip Lowe reintroduced the theme in a recent speech. More »   

G'day folks. 1. Yesterday's COVID-19 numbers in NSW were as poor as expected. The state counted 112 new cases of coronavirus in the community, and Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it was “almost impossible” the lockdown would end this week as planned, saying the go...

The federal government is trialling new rules that will tighten ATO reporting requirements for gig economy operators and employees. As the gig economy expands to include more industries in Australia, it is increasingly facing regulation to improve safety and transpare...

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) says there are still a raft of companies that incorrectly accepted government assistance through the federal JobKeeper scheme over the past year. More »   

New South Wales counted 112 new cases of coronavirus in the community overnight, marking the state's worst single day since the start of the pandemic. More »   

A survey conducted by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald of 50 of the nation’s largest companies reveals a majority expect to continue hybrid work arrangements. More »   

Reddit, the hugely influential internet message board platform, is opening a dedicated Australian office in Sydney. The company's Australian operations will include community engagement, engineering, and sales teams, to be helmed by former WooliesX head strategist ...

Good morning folks. Welcome to Monday. Or is it Thursday? Hard to tell from here in Sydney. 1. The COVID-19 situation in Sydney is not particularly great. The state reported 77 local cases yesterday. Fifty-two people in NSW are in hospital with coronavirus and more th...

A new study lays out how Australia can reopen its borders by managing risks around levels of COVID-19 vaccination. If 60% of adults and children are vaccinated by 2022, Australia would be able to reopen its borders with minimal fatalities from the virus, it found. ...

A new study lays out how Australia can reopen its borders by managing risks around levels of COVID-19 vaccination. If 60% of adults and children are vaccinated by 2022, Australia would be able to reopen its borders with minimal fatalities from the virus, it found. ...

New state government rules to slow the spread of the coronavirus mean funerals in New South Wales will be restricted to 10 attendees or fewer from Sunday. More »   

Australia's property markets have proved resilient throughout its various lockdowns. CoreLogic found that sales tended to bounce back following a lockdown period, but says government intervention had been the biggest factor stabilising the market. More »  ...

Australia's property markets have proved resilient throughout its various lockdowns. CoreLogic found that sales tended to bounce back following a lockdown period, but says government intervention had been the biggest factor stabilising the market. More »  ...

Crown Resorts has claimed it could default on its debt if Victoria’s royal commission makes negative findings against its Melbourne casino licence with “severe consequences” for shareholders and thousands of employees. More »   

Some investors are seeing massive returns in many of Australia’s capital cities as rent increases to record levels. Darwin in particular has seen investor returns up 16.1% compared to this time last year. More »   

The federal government has defended Australia's historic immigration levels after Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe commented on the ties between migrant labour and wages. More »   

The ABC's new documentary series "Ms Represented", hosted by Annabel Crabb, looks at the triumphs and struggles of Australian women in parliament. More »   

Starting a business is no easy feat. It requires patience, perseverance and hard work to get a venture off the ground, let alone maintain and grow it. This often raises the question — is it better to start a business alone or with someone else? More »   

Good morning folks, and welcome to the end of another week. 1. New South Wales could give up the fight against the Delta variant. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that senior ministers consider the state to be at a 'fork in the road' after two weeks of lockdown. "We ...

The number of LinkedIn job listings for graduate graphic designers grew faster than any other entry-level listing in the year to April, the platform says. More »   

Financial regulators are set to step into Australia's red hot real estate market, ANZ warns. The bank's economics team expect a lending crackdown in the next few months as the Reserve Bank becomes increasingly concerned with lending growth. More »