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NAB boss flags trade war risk as annual profit dips

NAB boss flags trade war risk as annual profit dips

National Australia Bank boss Andrew Irvine is worried about the risk of a trade war between the US and China, and its implications for the Australian economy.

Australia leverages Indigenous, sports links in Pacific

Australia leverages Indigenous, sports links in Pacific

Australia leverages Indigenous, sports links in Pacific

Australia leverages Indigenous, sports links in Pacific

Australia is leveraging all diplomatic tools including Indigenous connections and sports links to boost engagement in the Pacific as geopolitical tensions rise.

Heat on Nine directors over toxic company culture

Heat on Nine directors over toxic company culture

Heat on Nine directors over toxic company culture

Heat on Nine directors over toxic company culture

The new chair of Nine has fielded questions about a toxic culture at the media giant, as investors deliver a strike against director pay packets.

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Climate investors told to press ahead despite Trump

Climate investors told to press ahead despite Trump

A leading economist has urged Australia to line up with countries that support climate action, arguing a Trump administration is likely to sideline US efforts.

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

Energy debt is expected to escalate even more than anticipated, sparking a review of payment difficulty protections for households and small businesses.

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'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

'Impossible to process': why Raygun has quit breaking

Rachael Gunn, known as Raygun, has called time on her competitive breakdancing career after experiencing intense backlash following the Paris Olympics.

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians to be better protected from 'scam pandemic'

Australians lose millions every day to scams, but new laws could shore up defences to new and novel fraud schemes.

ACCC gives Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger the go-ahead

ACCC gives Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger the go-ahead

ACCC gives Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger the go-ahead

ACCC gives Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger the go-ahead

A merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the pharmaceutical, a watchdog has concluded.

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election

The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Australia poised to work smarter not harder in AI era

Healthcare, agriculture and finance are tipped as the biggest winners in the era of artificial intelligence as Australia chases long-elusive productivity gains.

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

The abuse of ketamine - the drug that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry - is at record levels in Australia.

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win

Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.

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Trump win may not be a happy situation: Domino's chair

Domino's Pizza has introduced its new CEO to shareholders after farewelling Don Meij, as its chairman weighed in on the implications of a Trump presidency.

Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades

A Nationals senator spearheading the attack against the prime minister's free flight upgrades has been forced to declare 16 of her own.

Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact

Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.

Australian shares higher as US election grips markets

The Australian share market finished in the black as counting continues in the US presidential election.

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Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict

Strengthened laws are imminent in a bid to keep electronic monitoring and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees.

Trucks, trains and dozers drive Fortescue's 'real zero'

Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining.

New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

US election to have 'profound consequence' on world: PM

Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration.

'Blows me away': veterans left to wait for compensation

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has taken aim at the veterans' affairs department after data showed compensation targets were being missed.

Foot-and-mouth disease vaccine supply deal secured

A major deal with a pharmaceutical company will ensure Australia has access to antigens and vaccines to defend itself against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

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