business
Draft report into ANU's controversial cuts critical of university's council
ANU’s council approved a massive $250 million cost-cutting program without clear evidence it was needed or achievable, according to an assessment in a draft audit office report. Source link
Travelling on the Spirit of Tasmania ferries is about to become more expensive
Customers booking a Bass Strait crossing from tomorrow will be hit with a 15 per cent surcharge. The government says it’s to help ferry operator TT-line deal with rising fuel costs. Source link
Farmers clash with government over new water basin laws
The Queensland government says new legislation will protect a vital groundwater reserve, but farmers warn the new laws will make things worse. Source link
'Surge in interest' in electric truck conversions amid fuel crisis
A Central Coast business is converting diesel trucks to electric, amid rising fuel prices across Australia, with the first end-to-end electric delivery from Sydney to Canberra highlighting the potential of battery-powered freight. Source link
Live: ASX to fall after Wall Street tanks, oil price pressure as Houthis enter war
Wall Street tumbled as the Middle East situation deteriorated further, and the ASX is set to be hit by the same wave of anxiety. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Do you know who owns your GP clinic? The answer might surprise you
Major insurers like Medibank Private and Bupa are buying up GP clinics in a move that could lead to US-style managed care. Source link
Australia has to attack misinformation about climate change, Senate report says
Australia needs to increase its efforts to fight back against misinformation about climate change, a Senate report says. Source link
Inflation set to soar as fuel costs hit prices of everyday items from bread to ridesharing
Fuel surcharges are being applied across a range of industries, from the delivery of bricks to building sites to Australia’s biggest rideshare companies, meaning consumer prices are rising. Source link
Live: ASX to drop, following sea of red on Wall St
The ASX is set to fall at the open, following a sea of red on Wall Street. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Superannuation giant HESTA's new admin provider in financial difficulty
Experts are concerned one of Australia’s largest super funds has invested in a new admin company whose most recent financial report indicates it is in financial difficulty. Source link