ASX Underperforms Global Peers in 2025
The Australian share market delivered a subdued performance in 2025, trailing major global indices. Discover the key factors behind the ASX's lag and what it means for investors.
The Australian share market delivered a subdued performance in 2025, trailing major global indices. Discover the key factors behind the ASX's lag and what it means for investors.
The Australian share market closed slightly lower on Monday, with the ASX200 falling 0.1% amid thin trading volumes ahead of the New Year holiday. Discover the day's top performers and laggards.
Develop Global has overhauled its director disclosure protocols after its chairman sold over $700,000 in stock and the company failed to report another director's share purchases. Details here.
Automation now drives 85% of Australian equity trades, collapsing adviser numbers by 40% in five years. Explore the human cost and what remains irreplaceable in modern markets.
WA Premier Roger Cook confirms no changes to Perth's restrictive retail trading hours during this government term, citing a focus on other priorities. Read the full story.
Plan your festive drinks run. Full state-by-state trading hours for Dan Murphy's, BWS, Liquorland, and Vintage Cellars over Christmas and New Year's. Check your local store now.
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide details the Christmas and New Year trading hours for Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, and IGA across Australia. Plan your shop now!
Your essential guide to Geelong's Christmas and New Year trading hours for 2023. Find out when supermarkets, shops, and services are open over the festive season.
Sunshine Coast caravan maker Zone RV collapses, leaving customers owed $18M. New allegations claim the company traded insolvent for over two years. Read the full investigation.
The City of Vincent moves to create a secure exchange zone for online marketplace deals, aiming to reduce scams and increase safety for residents. A detailed report is due in three months.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook forecasts deficits for a decade, with today's primary school children set to pay off a national debt nearing $1 trillion. Read the analysis.
Documents reveal ASIC was warned Zone RV was trading insolvent in September. The Coolum Beach caravan company's collapse has left customers, including a cancer survivor, out of pocket by hundreds of thousands of dollars just before Christmas.
Discover how digital trading platforms have democratised commodity markets, making them accessible to farmers and small producers across Australia. Learn about the transformation from exclusive old boys' clubs to transparent online systems.
West Australians are urged to prepare for an elevated bushfire risk this summer. Key regions face heightened threats due to dry conditions and increased fuel loads. Stay informed and have a bushfire plan ready.
Perth retailers claim outdated shopping hour regulations are forcing consumers online instead of supporting local businesses. Learn how these rules impact WA's economy.
A groundbreaking Australian study reveals a surprising optimism gap between generations, with Baby Boomers looking toward 2025 with more positivity than their Gen Z counterparts.
Wesfarmers faces investor pressure as shares drop following cautious trading outlook across Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks divisions ahead of annual meeting.