business
How an encounter with an AI hallucination raised an ethical dilemma
When a journalist emails a company with questions looking for answers, the least they expect is a real person to feed them the spin, half-truths or outright lies. Not a machine. Source link
ASX closes marginally higher as inflation slows more than expected in November — as it happened
The CPI rose 3.4 per cent in the 12 months to November 2025, according to the latest ABS data, down from 3.8 per cent in October and below economists’ expectations. Source link
Victims of car excess insurance hack worried about data security
Australians who have rented cars have been caught up in a cyber incident affecting excess insurer Prosura, with customers receiving modified invoices from a self-proclaimed “threat actor”. Source link
BlueScope shares rocket higher on $13 billion Stokes bid
Kerry Stokes-controlled firm SGH has launched a $13.2 billion takeover bid for BlueScope Steel, in partnership with a US steelmaker. Source link
ASX runs out of steam despite Wall Street rally — as it happened
Australian shares retreat into into the red, while steel producer BlueScope gains 20 per cent on a takeover tilt. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Here's what to expect from the RBA this year with rate hikes on the table
Mortgage borrowers and savers may have used the new year as an excuse to get their financial affairs in order, but things may be set to change within a matter of months. Source link
Trump looks to achieve the seemingly impossible: cornering the global oil market
In a world awash with oil, US President Donald Trump’s takeover of Venezuela seems to be more about power than production. Source link
How a 'ruthless' energy company went after a pensioner for money he didn't owe
Australia’s energy prices continue to soar as questions continue to be raised about the actions of providers, including by this pensioner who was overcharged and then had debt collectors chasing him. Source link
'We want to get that money back to you': $300m of unclaimed cash in NSW
Almost $300 million in refunds, dividends and cheques remain unclaimed by households and businesses across New South Wales, with locals urged to take action to secure the money they are owed. Source link
Choppy trade for oil prices as analysts say Venezuela risks 'ambiguous'
Australian shares have ended the session unchanged on Monday, while oil prices fall in a choppy trade following the US strike on Venezuela that sparked concerns about oversupply. Source link