Cranbourne developers in legal spat over 29cm
The future of a multimillion-dollar residential estate is under threat after a dispute broke out between two developers over the ownership of a 29-centimetre sliver of land separating their properties.
Raw and peace on Bruny Island
Tourists flock to Tasmania's Bruny Island to talk to the animals and indulge in the simple culinary pleasures of oysters and raw milk cheese.
Gasp: Separating the wheat from the aft
Joe Hockey is caught between acting in the national interest and the interest of the Nationals on GrainCorp, but it looks like kangaroos are allowed to fly.
Editor's Picks
In this week's essential reading guide, Kohler looks at the great war between finance and technology, Gottliebsen dissects the federal government's plans for the auto industry and Bartholomeusz chastises Joe Hockey.
The US hedges its bets on China's rise
It's not in America's interests to contain China's rise. Washington's seemingly inconsistent foreign policy approach can be best interpreted as a complicated hedging strategy.
Weekend Economist: The wedge widens
Despite the potentially uplifting effect of a change of government, businesses have been tentative about hiring and spending while households remain cautious about Australia's economic outlook.
Aust stocks close slightly lower
Local market slips amid window dressing as GrainCorp drops on takeover veto
Lawsuits could be next chapter in Forge story
Forge Group may launch a lawsuit of its own in the face of reports that the engineering contractor could be hit with a potential shareholder class action.
Medibank sale advisers appointed
Govt announces business, legal, accounting advisers for proposed asset sale.
Fonterra lifts holding in Bega
Dairy group increases shareholding in one of Warrnambool Cheese's suitors.
Our market's still in value territory
Data shows Aussie stocks are in value … prepare for the long-awaited earnings rebound.
Housing finance gets down-traded
Older people downsizing their homes is partly behind the mismatch in housing growth and finance demand.
Maximum caution as credit growth drags
Business and household credit growth remain subdued despite historically low interest rates, reflecting ongoing concerns about the health of the economy and labour market.