Business

The US property market data giant circling Australia’s Domain has sweetened its offer for the real estate listings platform to almost $2.8 billion.

The Reject Shop may be best known for its bargain-basement prices on everyday items but it has managed to attract a top-shelf takeover bid from a foreign suitor.

Energy Australia has been convicted and fined over a fire at Yallourn power station, after the company fought to be spared conviction.

US President Donald Trump’s attacks on four major legal firms have rivals circling to poach potential partners. But putting self-interest above the rule of law will have major repercussions for everyone.

Public-private partnerships for acute hospitals will be banned in one state under laws put forward after a toddler's tragic death.

US President Donald Trump has announced a new 25 per cent tariff on a key industry, saying his action will ‘continue to spur growth like you haven’t seen before’.

US stocks have closed lower amid investor caution regarding the country's tariff policies.

Industry groups say Labor’s ban on non-compete clauses unveiled in the Federal Budget on Tuesday could harm small businesses and is a ‘heavy handed’ measure.

The super fund said the last of what had been a 2.6 per cent stake in the logistics software company had been offloaded “because recent developments have not met our expectations”.

The Premier has urged the Albanese Government not to delay a controversial North-West Shelf decision a third time, after it was pushed back until after the Federal election.

Business groups have lashed the Federal Budget, saying there is little indication of a private sector revival and next to nothing to stimulate one.

US Alumina giant Alcoa has been fined $400,000 after students on work experience and workers were sprayed with a hot caustic liquid at an Australian refinery.

Apparel retailer KMD Brands has widened its half-year loss and outgoing chief executive Michael Daly has blamed the slow recovery in consumer sentiment and higher operating costs.

Coles will axe its Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor Market chains and fold it into the better-known Liquorland brand as it fights to close the gap between bigger rivals Dan Murphy’s and BWS.

Shopping mall mainstay Jeanswest has become another victim of a pullback in discretionary spending as shoppers keep a closer eye on their budgets amid the cost-of-living crisis.