Eight million Australian homes contribute to 18 per cent of Australia's carbon emissions, a new report shows. Enacting any major change is especially hard for renters and people in low-income households

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Inside the Australian homes cutting carbon emissions

ZipCo chair Diane Smith-Gander says the company is concentrating on global growth ahead of return to shareholder for now.

ZipCo yet to pay dividends despite triple digit growth

New net zero mines are on the horizon and existing mines are turning green, as resources companies race to stay relevant in the decarbonisation of the globe. But critics call for more action on their scope three emissions.

Miners eye green hydrogen and electrifying trucks as the future

House prices and the share market have ballooned, but wages are barely growing — a combination widening the gap between those who make money from assets and those who make it from labour.

Meet the millionaires who want to pay more tax

A surge in new properties up for sale, worsening affordability and reduced housing stimulus are helping to cool the market. The Australian dream of owning your own home is still out of reach for many and mortgage rate rises are putting those who've borrowed too much under pressure.

Property market still rising but at a slower pace, as lending restrictions come into effect

Supply chain issues have seen delays in new car orders, forcing more people to buy second hand vehicles, driving up prices. Carsales chief executive Cameron McIntyre says the gap between new and used car prices is unlikely to widen again before late 2022.

Used car prices tipped to remain high for most of next year

A decade since the company began its life, Evolution Mining is among the major firms committing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Executive chairman Jake Klein tells Close of Business renewable power and electric vehicles on site are central to its strategy.

Miners focus on decarbonisation as COP26 gets underway

Australian bosses may be keeping up to $5 billion in super a year from their staff, and no one has recently gone to jail for it. One in four employees are impacted, according to Industry Super Australia.

Businesses are failing to pay superannuation, and it's a costing workers billions

A jump in fuel prices contributes to a broader rise in inflation over the past few months, which could put upward pressure on interest rates.

Inflation climbs on fuel and houses, pushing into RBA target range

The world's economies are battling with increased demand and higher energy prices at the same time global supply chains are severely disrupted. There are fears that the conditions are similar to stagflation of the 1970s.

What is Stagflation? Is Australia heading there?

APSCO's Lesley Horsburgh says nine-to-five roles and workforce shortages will take years to recalibrate after pandemic and border restrictions are lifted.

Recruiters expect the post-Covid workforce to look very different

The day's business and finance news, with the latest trends on international share and currency markets, pointing to what Australians can expect in the day ahead.

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