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Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to parliament on Thursday as part of her campaign to ban the all-enveloping garment worn by some Muslim women, drawing a quick rebuke from the government and Muslims.
The ASX is ready for competition on clearing and has an eye on a new system aimed at making back-office settlement easier, says Dominic Stevens, CEO of ASX.
An uptick in first-time home buyers in Sydney is a welcome sign, but demand still far outstrips supply, says Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, managing director and CEO, Mirvac.
Andrew Ticehurst of Nomura Australia outlines how Australia is just one part of a broader trend of countries experiencing growth without inflation.
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) police board recommended against approving an offer from the former New York businessman and a local developer, according to a report from The Australian, because it would have been "dangerous".
President Donald Trump's bid to open Sydney's first casino 30 years ago was thwarted after regulators expressed concern over his alleged "mafia connections", it was revealed on Wednesday.
Global liveability is on an uptrend after a 10-year slump, but terrorism continues to threaten living standards, according to an EIU report.
Mid-sized cities with developed economies and low population densities performed well in the index, says Stefano Scuratti of EIU Consulting.
Mark Steinert, CEO of Stockland, discusses the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets, and the impact of regulations in the housing space in Australia.
Australian fast-food chain Domino's Pizza Enterprises missed full-year profit expectations Tuesday, sending shares to a near two-year low.
George Boubouras of Contango Asset Management weighs in on Domino's Pizza profit missing guidance, JB Hi-Fi results and the broader retail sector.
Rising interest rates won't necessarily increase arrears as wages would likely also rise, says Mike Hirst, managing director of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank.
Richard Murray, CEO of JB HI-FI, talks about the factors contributing to the retailer's strong full-year performance.
Australian Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce said he may be ineligible for parliament after being told he may have dual New Zealand citizenship.
A Sydney case shows how money launderers used Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Alex Vynokur, managing director of BetaShares, talks about the shift toward lower cost investing in Australia as investors diversify their portfolios.
