Business

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says premiums will increase by an average 4.41 per cent from April, up from the previous year’s 3.73 per cent rise.

Baby Bunting's nine revamped ‘stores of the future’ are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent.

Supermarket giant Coles has fired back over price jumps on household essentials marketed with a Down Down promotion, arguing they represented ‘genuine’ cost increases.

Michelle Kruger is stepping back from leadership of the flagship shipbuilding business ahead of retiring on June 1, leaving it to be run by its chief operating officer.

A Federal Court judge has dismissed claims that Adelaide energy company Santos had green-washed its net zero target and the impact of gas.

The belief that higher taxes reliably deliver lower prices, or stronger economic performance is deeply flawed. No country has ever taxed its way to prosperity. 

Copper is now ahead of iron ore as the biggest contributor to BHP’s profit and its chief executive suggests it’s great news for shareholder returns.

Goldman Sachs has bet on tech’s winners in AI and warned investors that some beaten-up software stocks may have further to fall.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted another rate rise this year was likely, with the minutes of its February meeting revealing board members are concerned about inflation remaining high until late 2028.

WA iron ore no longer makes up the lion’s share of BHP’s earnings and boss Mike Henry ‘fears’ an ‘explosion’ of union activity will stifle long-term investment in the business unit.

Mortgage-holders will be given an insight into the likelihood of further rate hikes when minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting are revealed.

Genesis Minerals has emerged as the successful bidder for Magnetic Resources’ neighbouring Lady Julie project in Laverton, tallying up another acquisition for the busy Raleigh Finlayson-led gold miner.

Disclosing a weaker interim result, Bendigo boss Richard Fennell suggested government should give consideration to ‘incentivising’ those banks operating regional branch networks.