Editor's Picks

Turnbull dodges the worst from a damning NBN review
Stephen Bartholomeusz
The Coalition's strategic review vindicates Malcolm Turnbull's plan to make the most of existing networks and save taxpayers an absurd expense. But his credibility now hangs on the delivery.

The NBN's D-Day: Dunkirk or Normandy?
Alan Kohler
Whether Malcolm Turnbull presses ahead with building the national broadband network he promised, or scales it back further to save money, the government must put an end to the confusion.

Holden's eight hard lessons for Abbott
Robert Gottliebsen
Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey have yet to understand the implications of helping drive General Motors out of Australia. It will leave the nation with deep scars, and Bill Shorten with a powerful political weapon.

The NBN's new Mr Fixit
Supratim Adhikari
Vodafone Australia boss Bill Morrow's reported appointment as NBN Co chief executive is an astonishing move that adds a new dimension to the NBN strategic review and Vodafone's future.

Rio Tinto takes a walk on the safe side
Kirstie Spicer
The miner's focus on reducing operational costs, as well as continued reining in of capex, shows it's putting shareholder returns ahead of its growth profile for now.

The failing auto industry gets a final reality check
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Insufficient scale and high costs have ensured that any attempt to resuscitate the car manufacturing industry is futile. General Motors' exit will turn the spotlight on Toyota and parts suppliers.

Rescuing the car industry from its collision course
Robert Gottliebsen
General Motors' exit from manufacturing will raise questions about Toyota's viability in Australia. The Abbott government must seriously consider throwing a lifeline to parts makers to stem inevitable job losses.

America's shale gas is BHP's liquid gold
Stephen Bartholomeusz
BHP Billiton's plunge into US shale gas has not been smooth-sailing, but a shift in focus to liquids-rich regions looks set to offer the company its biggest productivity opportunities yet.  

Abbott versus a Madigan-Greens alliance?
Tristan Edis
John Madigan dislikes carbon pricing but supports the CEFC. It reveals the potential for a broader alliance to defend renewables and energy-efficiency.

The price of land is hurting Australia
Alan Kohler
Growing demand for apartments, combined with restricted supply, means land prices will continue to rise. The resulting pressure on wages will in turn damage the competitiveness of Australian industry.

Foxtel's triple play may be Telstra's bundle of joy
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Foxtel's 'triple play' deal will put it in direct competition with Telstra, its half-owner. But increased competition amid the NBN rollout may mean cannibalisation is the only way for Telstra to thrive.

Abbott's nightmare is unfolding in WA
Rob Burgess
Tony Abbott is likely sweating bullets with the threat of a new half-Senate election in Western Australia. It could cost him his friendly Senate and derail the carbon tax repeal.

Can Carney restore the BoE to its former glory?
Stephen Fay
As governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney has the task of repairing its reputation and culture, both of which were tarnished by the GFC. It’s early days yet, but he looks to be making all the right moves.

The EU's financial pinch has turned to poverty
Callam Pickering
The human fallout of the global financial crisis has reached worrying proportions in Europe, with a quarter of the union's citizens now facing poverty risk. And these figures likely underestimate the extent of the problem.