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Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

Call for 'give and take' as BHP staff dispute flares up

A weekend of strikes has hit the world's largest bulk iron ore export operation during a drawn-out dispute over wages for workers.

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

Inflation numbers to bring relief for mortgage holders

The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to keep interest rates on hold, but economists are still warning inflationary risks remain.

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

Element 23: the data centre metal you've never heard of

As the mining industry elite took turns showcasing their strength, a modest contender stepped up with an interesting option to power Australia's AI evolution.

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Labor backs 'strong' fuel supply as petrol prices bite

Labor backs 'strong' fuel supply as petrol prices bite

Drivers continue to feel the pinch at the bowser despite strong national fuel supplies, as the ongoing volatile war in Iran drags on.

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.

‘Watershed moment’: nation readies for historic census

‘Watershed moment’: nation readies for historic census

Households across the nation will sit down to complete the most progressive census Australia has ever seen on Tuesday night.

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

A supermarket giant is under fire for sending hundreds of jobs offshore in an effort to cut costs and boost its digital offering.

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Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

The ASX has snapped a five-day rally but remains near record highs as investors mull Middle East uncertainty against a decent start to local earnings season.

Aussie tech firm's shares soar on 'outstanding' quarter

Aussie tech firm's shares soar on 'outstanding' quarter

Aussie tech firm's shares soar on 'outstanding' quarter

Aussie tech firm's shares soar on 'outstanding' quarter

Shares in Sydney-based software company Atlassian have jumped by almost a third after a strong performance quieted fears of AI disruption.

'Not good at all': cost of living bites furniture titan

'Not good at all': cost of living bites furniture titan

'Not good at all': cost of living bites furniture titan

'Not good at all': cost of living bites furniture titan

A foreign war, sluggish spending and climbing interest rates are fanning major headwinds for one of Australia's biggest furniture retailers.

CPAP machine maker posts record revenue but shares sink

CPAP machine maker posts record revenue but shares sink

CPAP machine maker posts record revenue but shares sink

CPAP machine maker posts record revenue but shares sink

Resmed shares have fallen nearly five per cent after inflation took a toll on the sleep apnoea company's gross profit margin.

Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency

Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency

Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency

Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency

Tax hikes on property investors will help keep budget pressures under control, ratings agency S&P Global says in a check-up of Australia's fiscal health.

Fuel diplomacy sends Australia's trade surplus tanking

Fuel diplomacy sends Australia's trade surplus tanking

Fuel diplomacy sends Australia's trade surplus tanking

Fuel diplomacy sends Australia's trade surplus tanking

A surge in fuel and electric vehicle imports in response to the Middle East conflict drove Australia's goods trade surplus to a nine-year low.

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record

Mining stocks have driven the local exchange into new territory for a second session as Middle East peace hopes buoy investor confidence.

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Property listings giant defies house price slump

Shifting sands mean Australia's biggest property website can't afford to sit on its laurels even as it proclaims a better-than-expected year.

'Unrealistic' rules for AI data centres spark warning

Investors could be deterred from investing in new AI data centres in Australia if national guidelines under negotiation are too strict, the coalition warns.

AMP expands profit by a third as super fund outperforms

Shares in AMP have climbed nearly six per cent after the financial services company increased its dividends due to a strong half-year.

Toy Story 5 and theme parks drive strong Disney quarter

Disney has topped earnings estimates as its US theme parks and the monster hit Toy Story 5 have buoyed the entertainment giant's third-quarter earnings.

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Shares soar to record highs as oil dives 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.

Gold rush: high yellow metal price lifts 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.

No tax link as investors strike gold with first payout

Shareholders in a mid-tier gold producer have been told their first dividend payout in decades was driven by happy coincidence, not upcoming tax changes.

Australian shares surge as banks, miners charge higher

Investors are betting on a strong earnings season ahead for banks and miners, pushing the S&P/ASX200 to within striking distance of a record high.

US growth leads to record profit for debt collector

Credit Corp made a $105.5 million profit in 2025/26, up 12 per cent from the year before, after taking more US customers to court.

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies.

EV sales, air travel drive rebound in consumer spending

A surprisingly strong 0.8 per cent rise in household spending could indicate that interest rates aren't slowing the economy as fast as the Reserve Bank thinks.

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