Business & Markets

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND, 25 March 2026 – Jetstar has announced significant cuts to its flight schedule across the Tasman and within New Zealand, citing a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Qantas-owned low-cost carrier is the latest airline to take drastic measures as the global aviation […]

SYDNEY, 19 March 2026 – Qantas has announced a significant tightening of its lounge access policies, with two major changes set to take effect from 1 July 2026. The adjustments specifically target the sharing of complimentary lounge passes and strip lounge access from a large group of Jetstar passengers, marking one of the most substantial

AUSTRALIA, 17 March 2026 – The debate over capital gains tax (CGT) reform has intensified this week, with new analysis fuelling arguments from both sides of the political divide. As the government considers changes to property and investment tax settings, economists, advocacy groups, and commentators are clashing over the potential economic and social impacts. Latest

17 March 2026 – Major public transit agencies across the globe are announcing expansions and grappling with operational challenges, from service improvements in the Pacific Northwest to record ridership in India and enduring technical quirks in California. The week’s news highlights a sector in flux, responding to growing demand and climate pressures. King County Metro

PALM BEACH, NSW – Standing as the northernmost point of Sydney’s coastline, Barrenjoey Headland remains one of New South Wales’ most iconic landmarks. Known for its historic sandstone lighthouse and panoramic views of Broken Bay and the Tasman Sea, the site continues to draw significant attention from hikers, historians, and conservationists alike as of March

PERTH, 26 February 2026 – Laurence Escalante, the billionaire founder of Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court today as his legal situation intensified with the addition of nine new criminal charges. The 44-year-old tech entrepreneur, who built a global sweepstakes gaming empire from Western Australia, now faces a total of 17

SYDNEY, 25 February 2026 – The high-stakes Federal Court battle between the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Coles Supermarkets has reached a critical juncture today, as the consumer watchdog delivered its closing submissions in a case that could redefine Australian retail pricing. The ACCC alleges that Coles engaged in deceptive pricing practices by

CANBERRA, 25 February 2026 – Fresh data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has sent shockwaves through financial markets, revealing that underlying inflation in Australia has climbed to a 16-month high. The figures have immediately intensified pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to consider further interest rate hikes to bring

CANBERRA, 25 February 2026 – Global financial markets remain in a state of cautious observation this week as central banks, led by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), signal a “wait-and-see” approach to interest rate adjustments. Despite a moderation in headline inflation figures, policymakers warn that the path to a

SYDNEY, 25 February 2026 – WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) is the primary focus of the Australian share market today following the release of its highly anticipated first-half financial results for the 2026 fiscal year. The logistics software giant reported a massive surge in revenue, though the share price continues to navigate significant volatility amidst