9 h. ago ‘Element of urgency’: Sydney’s median house price hits record $1.75m

Investors and home buyers who can borrow more money are competing hard, helping to push the city’s median house price up by $2000 a week.

Economics

6 d. ago ASX slips on weaker banks and energy giants; Gold hits another record

The Australian sharemarket finished the week in the red as banks and energy companies fell, while gold miners had another positive day.

Events

6 d. ago ASX slips as banks and energy giants drop; Gold hits another record

The Australian sharemarket had lost ground at lunchtime as banks and energy companies fell, while gold miners had another positive day.

Events

7 d. ago ASX hits record on rate cut bets; Macquarie surges after $61.4b AI deal

The Australian sharemarket has shot up after a rise in unemployment fuelled bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates.

Economics

7 d. ago Birth rate hits record low as parents continue to put off having children

Australians are increasingly choosing to start their families at older ages.

Society

1 week ago ‘What have I done?’ Australia were facing a record run chase. This is why the pressure was on their opponents anyway

Australia conjured another miracle World Cup win against India, this time thanks to heroics from Alyssa Healy. Their opponents now expect it.

Politics

1 week ago RBA governor says 5 per cent deposit scheme could push house prices higher

The governor also said the country’s house price problems are not the bank’s responsibility.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Terrible effect’: Sydney unit rents hit a record high $750 a week

Unit rents rose $35 a week over the past year as some tenants seek more economical options than houses, hitting their affordability ceiling.

Events

2 w. ago Gold glitters as worries mount about government debts and uncertainty

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Amid dark clouds of global debt and dysfunction, gold’s glitter grows

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Gold glitters amid dark clouds of global debt and dysfunction

The gold price has hit a record overnight, topping $US4000 an ounce. Donald Trump, political dysfunction and rising global debt levels are all helping to drive its gains.

Politics

2 w. ago Mansions, pools and pony club: Melbourne’s most expensive outer suburb

It has a higher median house price than Northcote and Fitzroy, and surged in value while the inner city stalled. But can the boom continue?

Politics

2 w. ago Not a typo: Swimming pool for sale for $4.2 million to $4.6 million

The swimming pool has already received enquiries from around the world, but the steep price tag doesn’t include a house.

Economics