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The Australian innovation driving the next wave of green hydrogen

What began as breakthrough hydrogen research at the University of Wollongong is now a world-leading innovation powerhouse with its first commercial order after just five years of development.

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CommBank’s latest FX Barometer shows money managers and corporates are stepping up currency risk management as foreign exposures grow, with both groups prioritising risk reduction over currency timing.

The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Australia has hit overdrive in 2026, and the car market is undergoing significant changes.

Record livestock prices, booming global demand and homegrown ag-tech are helping producers boost productivity, improve decision-making and look to the future with confidence.

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Markets

Wall Street ends down as hopes of a Hormuz deal fade

US crude oil jumped about 5% to settle at $US82.13 a barrel as confidence in a Hormuz deal faded.
11 August 2026
Economy

Reserve Bank tipped to hold rates but keep the door open to hikes

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock is expected to leave the door open to further rate hikes today even though expectations for an August hold ar...
11 August 2026
News

Shares lift as RBA holds fire, oil holds onto gains

Australian shares have improved after a rate hold from the Reserve Bank.
11 August 2026
Economy

RBA flags inflation fight isn't over

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as expected, but says it remains prepared to raise rates again if inflation r...
11 August 2026
Property

House-hunters face spring sale shortage in market slump

National property prices fell 0.7% in July, the biggest monthly drop since December 2022.
10 August 2026
Markets

S&P 500 hits record high as weak jobs data eases rate fears

US stocks advanced, with the S&P closing at a record high to cap off a strong week of gains for the major indexes.
10 August 2026

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electrification

Find out more about how electrification is affecting everyday Australians as it reshapes our homes, transport and economy.

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‘We try to think out loud’: OpenAI’s Sam Altman on closing the AI adoption gap

Artificial intelligence
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI technology is advancing faster than we’ve been able to absorb it, making transparency, trust and agility critical to closing the gap.

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Have EVs reached a tipping point in Australia? Here’s 8 things you need to know 

Electrification
The growing popularity of electric vehicles in Australia has hit overdrive in 2026, and the car market is undergoing significant changes. Here’s eight key questions answered to get you up to speed, even if you aren’t a car person. 

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What is capital gains tax and what are the latest changes?

Economy
Updated | Capital gains tax (CGT) is back in the news again. What is it, where did it come from, what changed in the 2026-27 federal budget and what has the government announced since?

 

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