3 h. ago Middle East major lobs $30b takeover bid for Australian oil and gas giant

Santos is likely to be swallowed up by a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company in a takeover worth $30 billion.

Politics

11 h. ago I despised rats, until I visited the country where they are heroes

Fear and loathing of rodents gives way to admiration and gastronomic appreciation.

Politics

11 h. ago Building surveyors bypassing tougher Victorian licensing with WA loophole

A massive share of the state’s surveyors are no longer being registered here, prompting fears poorly qualified workers are being tasked to catch out unsafe buildings.

Politics

13 h. ago Macquarie looks to acquire stakes in three major British airports

Australian infrastructure giant Macquarie Asset Management could be on the cusp of acquiring significant stakes in three major UK airports.

Politics

2 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Icetana, Resolution Minerals and Highfield

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runners of the Week is Icetana Limited, after the AI solutions provider partnered with global robotics developer SoftBank.

Politics

2 d. ago End to train chaos in sight as workers ordered to vote on wage deal

The government and rail unions reached an in-principle agreement, but one union tried to block a vote. A decision on Friday cleared the path for it to go ahead.

Society

3 d. ago Is the Air India crash one tragedy too many for Boeing’s reputation?

The prospect now that the Dreamliner could acquire the taint of a 737 Max-level issue, real or imagined, would be an unwelcome challenge for the company. 

Events

3 d. ago ‘Our incomes don’t match housing’: Meet the people in NSW’s missing middle

These are the forgotten workers who earn too much for affordable housing but cannot afford soaring rents.

Events

3 d. ago Boeing’s safety record under scrutiny after Air India disaster

Air India flight 171 is the first fatal crash for Boeing’s Dreamliner, with the company already under a cloud for its record with the 737 Max.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Fear of the unknown’: Why aren’t companies hiring disabled workers?

Advocates say much more needs to be done by businesses and government to make workplaces more accessible.

Politics

3 d. ago At 87, Jane Fonda feels and looks fabulous, but does admit to one fear

The Oscar winner and former aerobics queen is in Melbourne for an intimate conversation about passions, defining moments and how life shapes you.

Politics

3 d. ago These office workers are about to get a swank new tower on Bourke St

Premium office space is scare, with just two city towers under construction.

Politics

4 d. ago The collateral damage from Monash IVF’s colossal embryo bungles

Monash IVF hasn’t just undermined its own reputation and customer confidence; it must result in a confidence wobble for the entire industry.

Events

4 d. ago WA political veteran Vince Catania takes the reins at Hastings

Hastings Technology Metals has named ex-politician Vince Catania as CEO to drive final investment and construction at the company’s Yangibana rare earths project in WA.

Politics

4 d. ago Virgin kicks off Qatar flights partnership to close in on Qantas

The move is expected to expand choice for Australian travellers while stepping up competition with Qantas.

Politics

4 d. ago Think AI might mean a pay rise and a shorter workday? Think again

Two economists last month released their research into the impact of AI on 11 occupations covering 25,000 workers and 7000 workplaces across Denmark.

Politics

4 d. ago The cost of building a house has never been higher. This is what’s behind it

The cost of building a house has never been more expensive, with crushing worker shortages and inflationary pressures among the reasons for the surge.

Politics

5 d. ago Fourth Australian media worker struck in LA riots; press groups say journalists ‘targeted’

TV camera operators, a newspaper photographer and reporters have been hit with rubber bullets, some apparently deliberately.

Events

5 d. ago ASX Big Hits: Sunshine Metals, Variscan Mines & PVW Resources

Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits examines some notable drill intercepts revealed on the ASX, including Sunshine Metals’ one-ounce-per-tonne gold hit from 41m.

Events

5 d. ago Qantas to shut down Jetstar Asia, redeploy planes to Australia; 500 jobs to go

The closure, which will affect 16 routes within Asia, comes as Jetstar Asia is expected to post a $35 million underlying loss this year.

Politics