Australian Insurers

Australia's stock market closed lower on September 24, according to ABC News Australia, after oil prices surged following reports that US President Donald Trump may announce a diesel export ban. ABC News Australia reports the higher anticipated likelihood of a US Federal Reserve rate increase...

Australian insurance companies are writing off vehicles with only minor damage, claiming repair costs are too high, according to an investigation by ABC's 7.30 program. Reporter Mike Lorigan examined cases in which insurers declared total losses on vehicles consumers say were repairable.

Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta face off on the week's top sports stories in their recurring 'Sports War' segment: New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston's cologne-spritzing spree in the locker room, backlash over actress Sydney Sweeney's nude advertisement for sports betting platform...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss cooperation between the Australian government and major tech companies on artificial intelligence development and social media regulation. Albanese stated that partnership with tech giants will be essential for Australia's economic opportunity and...

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to their highest level in three decades, causing the Australian dollar to strengthen sharply against the yen. Two dissenting board members indicated internal disagreement over the rate hike, raising questions about the central bank's commitment to curbing inflation....

Australian house prices are declining as interest rates rise and new tax policies take effect, prompting debate over whether the market is correcting or crashing, according to ABC News In-depth's 7.30 program. Economists cited in the report project prices should begin recovering in 2027, though...