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Local shares dip as traders assess Trump tariff threats

Local shares dip as traders assess Trump tariff threats

The ASX200 has finished down 0.1 per cent as investors pondered whether US President Donald Trump might really impose 30 per cent tariffs on Europe.

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

Aussie firms team up to send telescope, lasers to space

A low-earth orbit satellite, made in Adelaide, could launch into space as soon as 2027 as part of a bid to boost Australia's aerospace capabilities.

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Troops from around the world are taking part in military drills in Australia coast as the US pressures its allies for plans should a real war break out.

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Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Beef and wine exporters from Australia could become bigger players in the US market as hefty trade tariffs are slapped on their market rivals.

Home truths on housing target in leaked Treasury advice

Home truths on housing target in leaked Treasury advice

Leaked advice on the government's new home target has failed to ruffle the treasurer, who says having an ambitious goal is better than building too few homes.

Uber makes app changes to take more seniors for a ride

Uber makes app changes to take more seniors for a ride

More than one in every three older Australians finds transport difficult to organise, a study has found, prompting a ride-share company to make changes.

PM urges work on green steel over red wine in China

PM urges work on green steel over red wine in China

Aussie-grown beef and Penfolds wine will be on the menu as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses Chinese and Australian captains of industry in Shanghai.

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Clouds of war shroud PM's sunny China tourism pitch

Clouds of war shroud PM's sunny China tourism pitch

Clouds of war shroud PM's sunny China tourism pitch

Clouds of war shroud PM's sunny China tourism pitch

The prime minister has called on an ex-Socceroo and a Chinese film star to promote Sino-Australian ties while facing an untimely reminder of regional tension.

Pro-Palestine protesters defiant as crackdown looms

Pro-Palestine protesters defiant as crackdown looms

Pro-Palestine protesters defiant as crackdown looms

Pro-Palestine protesters defiant as crackdown looms

A controversial chant calling for the destruction of Israeli forces has echoed at a pro-Palestine rally as governments push for a crackdown on protests.

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia resists US push to declare future war role

Australia is standing firm against US pressure to declare what part it could play in a broader conflict against the backdrop of a key trip to China.

All signs point to jobs market holding firm in new data

All signs point to jobs market holding firm in new data

All signs point to jobs market holding firm in new data

All signs point to jobs market holding firm in new data

Forward indicators suggest Australia's unusually low unemployment rate will stay steady in fresh data set to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

One in five Australians suffer biophobias of natural foods and creatures, with real impacts on health, waste and the environment, a recent study shows.

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved.

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Protests, criticisms of anti-Semitism report continue

Critics of a report by Australia's anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal say it risks undermining free expression and marginalising already vulnerable communities.

EVs may be the way to drive down everyone's power bills

With EVs now able to power homes and the grid, the Electric Vehicle Council says government incentives could lower power prices for all Australians.

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Australian employers have an opportunity to appeal to talented workers from the United States as the Trump administration winds back diversity and inclusion.

Hello Yellow: the humble crop spinning tourism gold

Canola is becoming much more than a reliable broadacre winter crop, as stunning carpets of yellow and green attract international visitors to the bush.

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'Crisis': animal shelters struggling to survive

Animal shelters around Australia are struggling financially, battling to keep their doors open or dealing with long wait-lists for surrenders.

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Wrexham's new striker Ryan Hardie was among the goals against an inexperienced Melbourne Victory line-up in their pre-season friendly.

'Free and safe' Indo-Pacific eyed in trilateral deal

Australia, the United States and Japan have signed a trilateral deal that "sends a message" to any nation threatening safety in the Indo-Pacific.

Aussie shares dip despite strong gains by mining sector

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent lower, but iron ore giants, rare earth miners and building services company Johns Lyng posted strong gains.

Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

The foreign minister is spruiking deeper economic engagement between Australia and Southeast Asia as US tariff hikes overshadow a major summit.

Johns Lyng Group agrees to $1.1b private equity buyout

Shares in an Australian building services company have surged after agreeing to be bought by Pacific Equity Partners for $4 per share, or $1.1 billion.

No lobbying reform commitment after transparency call

A scathing assessment of how corporate interests lobby federal politicians has sparked calls for stronger laws and oversight to protect trust in democracy.

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