8 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.

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10 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

11 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

12 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

12 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

12 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

16 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

16 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

17 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 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

22 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

23 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

23 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

34 h. ago Peak Byron Bay moment for lifestyle label’s fashion week debut

Nagnata brought urban zen to the runway while Lee Mathews and Esse Studios offered different levels of calm.

Politics

36 h. ago Former partner settles inappropriate conduct claim against billionaire Richard White

The billionaire and the company he co-founded have settled with a fourth woman, who claimed inappropriate conduct by White and his wife Zena Nasser.

Events

40 h. ago Don’t break out the champagne: The trade war truce is just a reprieve

Markets are celebrating the outcome of the weekend’s trade negotiations between the US and China, but the 90-day pause buys only time, not a resolution.

Events

40 h. ago ‘Take it to your room’: Security guard tells Diddy trial of finding Cassie in hotel

A former hotel security guard has told a court he was alerted to a “woman in distress” on the sixth floor and that Sean “Diddy” Combs offered him a “stack” of cash after the incident.

Politics

45 h. ago The investors who spent $232 million to win a dinner with Trump

The value of the controversial $TRUMP meme coin has plunged since its launch in January, but there is a consolation prize.

Economics

45 h. ago ‘Cash in favours’: The dinner with Trump that has set off alarm bells

The value of the controversial $TRUMP meme coin has plunged since its launch in January, but there is a consolation prize.

Politics

56 h. ago Australians are ‘addicted’ to food delivery. But it’s hurting some local restaurants

The thriving business of UberEats, Door Dash and Menulog is “kind of a double-edged sword”.

Politics