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Succession in Australian farming: why the conversation can’t wait

Succession in Australian agriculture is becoming more complex, more urgent and harder to get right, as the long-term rise in farmland values and shifting expectations reshape how farms are passed on.

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Australia already grows enough feedstock to produce more jet fuel than it currently uses but most of it is exported.

Australians over 65 are not less able to spot scams, but may be less likely to seek a second opinion when something feels wrong.

In Ballarat, Springhill Farm has spent more than 40 years growing from a family farm into one of Australia's leading food manufacturers. 

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Agribusiness

The potential fuel security fix growing in Australia's paddocks

Australia already grows enough crops and collects enough waste to produce more jet fuel than it currently uses, according to GrainCorp. The challen...
24 July 2026
Small business

Regional small businesses under pressure as costs, workforce shortages and service gaps deepen

The new COSBOA report, sponsored by CommBank, reveals the pressures shaping regional Australia.
24 July 2026
Markets

Wall Street falls as investors digest tech earnings

US stocks have closed lower as investors monitor developments in Iran and digest earnings results of major technology companies.
24 July 2026
Economy

Aussie shares post worst day in a month as oil soars

Mining stocks have dragged on the local stock exchange as geopolitical conflicts continue to drive energy prices higher, darkening the global growt...
24 July 2026
Economy

Shares hold slim gains as red-hot jobs data released

A surprise jump of 76,300 jobs in June knocked the ASX off a five-week high and back to a slim gain.
23 July 2026
Markets

Wall St dips as Big Tech earnings, rising oil in focus

Wall St closed lower as investors eye upcoming Big Tech earnings reports and higher oil prices.
23 July 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?

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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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