Rate Cuts Spark Nationwide Rush Among Home Buyers

Australia’s latest interest rate cuts are driving a new wave of urgency among home buyers as more people rush to secure mortgage pre-approvals.

Meat Prices Set to Increase as Drought Lowers Livestock Numbers

Australian agribusiness is struggling to meet strong global demand for meat while livestock numbers fall due to ongoing dry weather, leading to reduced production and rising consumer prices.

🗞️ Winning formula

Running a 100km race is impressive.

Mecca Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Reporting Delays

Milk Prices Set to Rise Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Flood damage and drought are pushing dairy farmers to seek higher milk prices as they try to offset rising costs.

🗞️ Doped games

The controversial new Olympics-style sporting event, where athletes will be permitted/encouraged to use performance-enhancing drugs, was announced to debut in Las Vegas in May 2026.

PwC Faces Scrutiny Over Early Monitoring Exit

PwC is pushing to end external oversight of its governance reforms eight months ahead of schedule, aiming to show progress with internal changes, but the timing risks deepening public mistrust in the firm’s accountability.

Kmart Aims to Double Sales with Global Push

Kmart is aiming for a major leap in sales, targeting $20 billion annually within a decade, as it focuses on younger shoppers and builds its own-brand Anko into an international retail force, but the expansion could test resource limits and pricing flexibility.

Aussies Rush to Refinance Amid Rate Cuts

Rate cuts are meant to boost housing demand, but instead, many Australians are using them to refinance existing loans in a bid to ease budget pressures, leaving new mortgage lending on the decline and investors seizing the opportunity.

🗞️ Sugar rush

If your child has ever made an unexpected purchase on your phone, you'll be able to relate to Liam's parents.

Immutable Embraces AI Amid Cost-Cutting Drive

Immutable is turning to AI to cut a third of its workforce, streamlining operations and reducing expenses. However, this shift raises questions about long-term job stability and workforce sustainability.

PwC Ends Reform Monitoring Ahead of Schedule

PwC is winding up external monitoring of its internal reforms nearly a year early after meeting most of its promises to address cultural and governance issues, aiming to restore trust, but critics say it may be moving on too soon.