NEWS

Aug 7, 2026

The value of sharing a wealth of knowledge

Denise McKay founded Adelaide-based McKay Business Services in 1997, but last year stepped back to become a consultant and mentor. A former president of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers South Australia, in 2025, she was recognised as one of Australia Conveyancer’s top 10 most influential conveyancers. Here’s she shares the wisdom of a generation in the business ... in her own words.

Aug 6, 2026

Time’s up: AUSTRAC to get tough on AML/CTF laggards

As the deadline has passed for practitioners to enrol in the AML/CTF reform program, the AUSTRAC boss has warned of a crackdown on those not on board. Now with a $100m funds boost, the regulator is well resourced for action.

By SAM MCKEITH

Aug 6, 2026

Records smashed as Aussie share market pushes higher

A rebounding gold price is adding weight to a mining stock rally, as the odds of US interest rate hikes fall on hopes of a Middle East peace deal.

By ADRIAN BLACK

Aug 6, 2026

Property giant optimistic dust will settle post-budget

The housing market is recalibrating in the wake of the federal budget as real estate website owner REA group finds more is being put up for sale than expected.

By WILL NICHOLAS

Aug 6, 2026

Report reveals extent of AI boost to Australian economy

Artificial intelligence could lift productivity in Australia by up to 2.4 per cent and add an extra 44,000 new jobs over the next decade, modelling suggests.

By JACOB SHTEYMAN

Aug 6, 2026

Rival plan to close Labor’s ‘widow tax’ loophole sooner

Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing, draft laws revealed by the treasurer confirm.

By JACOB SHTEYMAN

Aug 6, 2026

Why old office buildings are still vacant

Businesses seeking office space are gravitating to the most expensive end of the market even if it means paying more up front, fresh data suggests.

By LUCINDA GARBUTT-YOUNG

Aug 6, 2026

Rush: high gold price lifts WA job prospects

It's a case of jobs, jobs, jobs in the West Australian goldfields as miners chase high commodity prices, rush to restart operations and build new plants.

By KAAREN MORRISSEY

Aug 6, 2026

Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

By JACOB SHTEYMAN

Aug 6, 2026

Shares soar to record highs on peace hopes

Local shares have rallied on reports the US and Iran are nearing a new peace deal, boosting confidence as investors bet on a brighter outlook for global growth.

By ADRIAN BLACK