2 h. ago ASX set to slide, Wall Street mixed; Boeing signs $150b deal with Qatar

Stocks are wavering on Wall Street and holding on to most of the gains they made earlier in the week after the US and China declared a temporary cease-fire in their trade war.

Economics

2 h. ago Perth businessman accused of laundering millions of dollars for ‘criminal’ clients

Geoff Puttick is accused of attempting to transform dirty cash into legitimate funds for his clients, four of whom are on trial alongside him.

Economics

3 h. ago After three years, Albanese has a new slogan. Here’s what ‘progressive patriotism’ means

In an exclusive interview after his landslide victory, the prime minister reveals why he believes Australia’s progressive ideas are a model for a world in conflict.

Politics

12 h. ago Sky News’ bush broadcasts in balance as Network 10 mulls next move

The News Corp-owned network’s roster of stars may stop beaming into regional homes in Australia’s three most-populous states if current broadcast agreements are not renewed.

Politics

14 h. ago ASX ends higher, led by energy and tech stocks; Macquarie, Aristocrat shares fall

The Australian sharemarket swung into the green in afternoon trading after losses from big names such as Macquarie Group and Aristocrat kept it in negative territory for most of Wednesday’s session.

Politics

15 h. ago NSW Blues Legend still traumatised from Game II HEARTBREAK: NRLW WRAP

NRLW legend Allana Ferguson and Blues great Millie Elliot breakdown where the game will be won and lost for the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons ahead of Game 2 of the Women’s State of Origin series. Millie expresses her disappointment over the exclusion of a key enforcer for the Maroons in Game 1. Allana jumps on the analyser to highlight the X’s and O’s of Game 1. Plus, Lavender Baj is back in the Social Lab.

Events

15 h. ago Macquarie faces $782m fine for allegedly misleading regulator

ASIC has targeted $82 billion financial giant Macquarie Group for the second time in a week, alleging complacency and hubris in its compliance with regulations.

Politics

15 h. ago Star greenlit to drill WA gold play ahead of toll treatment decision

Star Minerals will commence extensional and infill drilling to boost resource confidence at its gold play near Meekatharra that it hopes will produce a quick bag of cash via toll treating.

Politics

16 h. ago A frustrated corporate watchdog is out for blood at Macquarie

ASIC has turned apex predator with its decision to take alleged misreporting of the number of ‘short sales’ Macquarie traded to the Supreme Court.

Events

16 h. ago ‘We’re changing travel again’: Airbnb unveils curated experiences and in

The global short-term rental platform is taking a bigger clip of the ticket by offering bespoke experiences and vetted professional services.

Politics

19 h. ago Trump put you off the US? United Airlines wants to woo you back with luxury

America’s largest airline is expanding its business class in an aggressive push to win market share from Qantas amid a backlash against holidays in America.

Politics

19 h. ago CBA boss tips interest rate cut next week; bank reports $2.6b profit

As a key Reserve Bank board meeting looms, chief executive Matt Comyn says Australia is in a good position to handle uncertainty in the world economy.

Economics

20 h. ago Aureka jags gold from first drilling at Stawell western flank

Aureka Limited has potentially unearthed a new gold zone from first drilling at the western flank of its Irvine project, in Victoria’s gold-rich Stawell region.

Politics

20 h. ago Shopfitter Chris plans to transform derelict water tower into luxury holiday home

Chris spent $200,000 more than planned to buy the tower and now has an even bigger reno ahead of him on Derelict Rescue on 9Now.

Politics

20 h. ago Exclusive 60 Minutes interview with Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark

Exclusive 60 Minutes interview with young Danish Crown Prince Frederik and then soon-to-be Princess Mary following their engagement.

Politics

23 h. ago CBA profits rise, chief says Australia can navigate ‘heightened’ global risks

As its profits rose to $2.6 billion in the March quarter, chief executive Matt Comyn says Australia is in a good position to handle uncertainty in the world economy.

Politics

26 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street climbs on inflation surprise; AI stocks jump on Saudi deal, Microsoft cuts jobs

Most US stocks are rising Tuesday following an encouraging report that showed inflation unexpectedly slowed across the country last month.

Society

26 h. ago Business class at sea: Exclusive, luxury areas on big ships take off

If hotels can have executive club lounges and airlines have business and first class, why can’t cruise ships do the same thing? Now they are.

Politics

26 h. ago Exclusive Brethren made nearly a million calls for the Liberal Party

The Liberal Party provided members of the secretive Christian religious sect access to the party’s tightly held and sensitive voter information software.

Politics

26 h. ago Nicolas Cage goes Down Under and way over the top in South West

The Hollywood legend leans into the method playing a businessman losing it in a Yallingup car park, but director Lorcan Finnegan is in awe of his commitment and professionalism.

Politics