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Wall Street has closed higher as the latest inflation data boosts hopes of a Fed Reserve rate cut. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumWall St closes higher as data keeps rate cut on track

US stocks have closed higher as markets digest the latest inflation data - the first of its kind since the government shutdown.

Chuck Mikolajczak

Australia is missing out on China's growing global investments in zero-emissions technology. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumAustralia risks missing net zero without China's aid

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The view of the Super Pit from the relocated Outram Street lookout.

Drilling itPremiumExploration drilling opening up future growth opportunities

Northern Star Resources is sinking $225 million into exploration drilling across its sites this financial year, which it says is paying off with the discovery of future growth opportunities.

Neil Watkinson

The price Aussies will pay to top up their UK pension is changing. But does the deal still makes sense, even with the higher rate?

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumDo rule changes still make ‘buying’ a UK pension worth it?

Big changes to accessing the highly lucrative UK State pension will have a dramatic impact on its attractiveness to Aussies making use of the scheme. But does the deal still stack up?

Nick Bruining

The overall cost of a comfortable retirement in the year to the end of September was up 3.5 per cent for couples, and 3.6 per cent for singles. 

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWant a happy retirement? The price tag just hit a record

Above-inflation cost rises over the past year may have more seniors hoping to maintain a decent standard of living in retirement thinking about reining in their spending this Christmas.

Daniel Newell

Over age pension age and still working? Here’s how giving up work could leave a couple better off in retirement.

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumYour husband giving up work could leave you both better off

Q+A: Over age pension age and still working? Here’s how giving up work could leave a couple better off in retirement.

Nick Bruining

Annette Sinclair became a financial adviser in June 2012, which means she’s about five months short of the 10-year requirement.

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Your MoneyCommentsPremium
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Why the great adviser purge will still leave bad apples

The purging of financial advisers set to occur at the end of this year will see many highly experienced hands ejected from the industry, leaving thousands of clients with limited choice on what to do next. 

Nick Bruining

Financial ties between fossil fuel companies and educational institutions are igniting concern. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessPremium'Climate obstruction' alarms raised with museum sponsor

Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.

Poppy Johnston

Immy Walker and husband Brandon with 4-year-old Miller, and 3-month-old Elodie, with a photo of their baby son Asher, who died at one week old.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Grieving family’s 3-year wait for answers to baby’s death

A three-year wait for answers about their newborn’s death has devastated a Perth family, who say they were let down by Perth’s King Edward Memorial Hospital and a growing backlog at the coroner’s office.

Jessica Page

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newsPremiumHuge tax change to pay back $1tn deficit

Australia needs to make five key changes to its outdated tax system to pay back the more than $1 trillion national debt, including a hike in GST.

Cameron Micallef

Simon Trott, chief executive of Rio Tinto.

Iron oreCommentsPremiumTrott’s Rio blueprint rated ‘reassuring, not radical’

Simon Trott’s new game plan for Rio Tinto has landed in line with analyst expectations as ‘evolutionary, not revolutionary’. But the miner’s bullish view on iron ore supply is up for debate.

Simone Grogan

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to deliver a rate cut to mortgage holders for Christmas. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessChristmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting

The official cash rate is expected to remain on hold when the Reserve Bank decides on interest rates for the last time in 2025.

Andrew Brown

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POLITICSPremium‘Not forever’: Albo’s hint on bill rebate

Anthony Albanese has commented on the future of a key measure sparing Australians from the worst of sky-high power prices.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

IGA noticed shoppers were savvy shoppers were switching to home brands to help manage household costs, shopping catalogues at various supermarkets and spreading out the cost of Christmas over five weeks. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

NewsPremiumChristmas stress hits majority of Aussies

New research finds almost 90 per cent of Aussies are feeling stressed this Christmas

Emma Kirk

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moneyRetirement in Australia hit by major change

As life expectancy grows far past the usual retirement age, the way Aussies spend their post-work years is changing drastically.

Cameron Micallef

Governments are being urged to intervene in rental markets as new figures reveal a more than 50 per cent increase in WA’s median rent since 2021.

PropertyCommentsPremiumRent explosion prices out WA’s working families

Governments are being urged to intervene in rental markets as new figures reveal a more than 100 per cent increase in WA’s median rent since 2021.

Caitlin Vinci

Asbestos has been found on the Edith Cowan University city campus construction project.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumAsbestos fear at new ECU city campus

Asbestos has been detected on a major construction project in Perth’s CBD and unions have sounded the alarm about the ‘outrageous’ oversight.

Matt Mckenzie

A finance expert has revealed five retirement planning mistakes people make. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

financePremiumHuge retirement mistake Aussies making

A finance expert has revealed the five big retirement planning mistakes many Aussies are making — and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Angie Raphael

Tom & Luke Low Carb Snackaballs in Hazlenut and Raspberry flavours sold at Coles stores nationally and online have been recalled after plastic was found inside packaging.

NewsPopular snack sold at Coles recalled

A popular snack sold at Coles Supermarkets nationally have been recalled over fears it may cause injury.

Emma Kirk

Two of the world’s biggest creators of scripted drama are set to create one of the biggest shows the corporate world has ever seen.

MediaCommentsHollywood up in arms as Netflix plans $125b Netflix takeover

Two of the world’s biggest creators of scripted drama are set to create one of the biggest shows the corporate world has ever seen.

Agencies

Christmas shoppers are being urged not to abuse retail workers during the holiday rush. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

EconomyPremiumRetail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Almost all retail and fast food workers have documented verbal abuse while one in 10 have been spat on, sparking calls for better protections.

Dominic Giannini

Netflix has announced it’s reached a deal to buy pieces of Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNBC newsCommentsNetflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros, HBO for $108b

The multi-billion dollar deal will bring a swift end to a dramatic bidding process that saw Paramount and Comcast also vying for the legacy assets.

Lillian Rizzo, Sara Salinas

Celebrated Canada-born US architect Frank Gehry has died aged 96. (AP PHOTO)

ConstructionPremiumGroundbreaking architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain and the Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died.

Bill Trott

Vanessa Hudson, chief executive officer of Qantas Airways Ltd., speaks during a news conference at the company's head office in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

BusinessCommentsPremiumNothing but blue skies for Qantas’ plans for western hub

Qantas’ ambition to turn Perth into a western hub connecting Australia with the world already appears to be paying dividends, with the airline seeing demand for travel ahead of the Christmas holiday period.

Danielle Le Messurier