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Business and unions react to the news of Alan Joyce's early departure from Qantas

When migrant workers get exploited, all Australians pay the price with potentially lower wages. The federal government is looking to reform visa rules to make it easier for vulnerable migrants to speak out.

The SVB collapse didn't just leave the banking sector in disarray; technology startups are bracing for a harder time, and there are fears the global economy is at risk of recession.

As interest rates rise and other cost-of-living pressures increase, middle-income households that had been living comfortably are pulling back on spending, which has big implications for the economy.

Gold Coast supermarket manager Janet Doyle says her family business has become the target of "desperate" thieves, stealing everything from sandwiches to meat.

Artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that talents which were thought to be uniquely human, like creativity, are proving to be just as easily automated. AI leaders say the jobs summit is a chance to set the new rules for automation in the future.

As tourists depart from the Mundi Mundi Plains after this year's second festival, they leave a boost in revenue for businesses across far west NSW.

Restaurants and cafes in Broken Hill are shutting up early or being forced not to open at all as they struggle to find workers.

While the cost of living continues to soar, a rising number of job vacancies is a slightly overlooked piece of good news.

CoreLogic's new data shows home values dropped by 0.6 per cent in June, as higher interest rates have reduced demand for homes.

Global financial markets have taken a hit lately, and super has been caught up in the turmoil. Should you be worried?

The McDonald's Corporation is selling its business in Russia, in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The fast-food giant temporarily closed all of its 850 Russian restaurants in March, and is expected to cost billions of dollars in written-off investments.

A new recording studio is making sound waves in the Northern Territory's music industry. The Palmerstone facility is fit for professional performers, but you don't need to be a pro to use it. Mitchell Abram reports.

Sydney Airport's chief executive apologises to passengers languishing in hour-long lines to pass through security.

Social media content creators known as "finfluencers" are hugely popular with young people, but they could end up in jail if they don't shut down.

Shein has released its first Sustainability and Social Impact report – and it reveals unsafe workplaces and underage labour.

The ABC's Business Editor Ian Verrender says war in Ukraine and sanctions could create a 'genesis for a global recession' as share markets shed billions however, somewhat perversely, Australian commodities could benefit from the conflict.

Thousands of protesters descended on the ACT over the weekend, with some leaving a negative mark on local Canberra businesses.

One in five Australians in the outer suburbs is living in "financial survival mode" during the pandemic and are more likely to feel stressed, frustrated and anxious than the national average.

As the Victorian government fast-tracks its roadmap out of lockdown because of high vaccination rates, health experts urge caution and warn freedoms may be rolled back.