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US strikes on Iran 'ahead of game plan' as markets dive

US strikes on Iran 'ahead of game plan' as markets dive

The war in the Middle East is escalating, with nearly 800 killed in Iran as explosions rock Lebanon, where Israel says it's retaliating against Hezbollah.

Payment giant opens global engineering hub in Sydney

Payment giant opens global engineering hub in Sydney

Payment giant opens global engineering hub in Sydney

Payment giant opens global engineering hub in Sydney

Stripe's new Sydney office is a core engineering hub for the financial infrastructure company, reflecting the pool of quality available talent.

China targets domestic demand boost for economic growth

China targets domestic demand boost for economic growth

China targets domestic demand boost for economic growth

China targets domestic demand boost for economic growth

China says consumption is the main driver of the country's economy, having contributed 52 per cent of the nation's economic growth in 2025.

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'See you in court': fight looms over work-from-home law

'See you in court': fight looms over work-from-home law

An Australian-first legal right to work from home might not be shielded from a constitutional challenge by the use of anti-discrimination laws.

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Good news is bad news: GDP growth fuels inflation fears

Australia's economy expanded by 2.6 per cent over 2025, above Reserve Bank forecasts, raising fears of an impending interest rate hike.

Ukraine MPs urge Australian help for rebuilding efforts

Ukraine MPs urge Australian help for rebuilding efforts

Kyiv is pitching economic opportunities for Australian businesses during a mammoth reconstruction task, as the war in Ukraine drags into a fifth year.

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

Lutnick, Goldman Sachs' lawyer to testify on Epstein

The US government committee probing the Jeffrey Epstein files will question Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and a Goldman Sachs' former top lawyer.

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Dan Murphy's owner trims margins to boost sales

Dan Murphy's owner trims margins to boost sales

Dan Murphy's owner trims margins to boost sales

Dan Murphy's owner trims margins to boost sales

Pubs and bottle-shop owner Endeavour says its scale will deliver better prices in a high inflation environment, as living costs continue to bite.

Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push

Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push

Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push

Investment vehicle races off with $34b renewables push

A whopping $34 billion is expected to flow to the biggest economy in the nation with renewable energy in the driver's seat to lead the economic charge.

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

Rate hike odds spike for 'live' March RBA meeting

The battle to tame inflation has been thrown into more uncertainty by conflict in Iran and the Middle East, the Reserve Bank governor says.

CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget

CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget

CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget

CBA boss calls for spending cuts, bold reform in budget

Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn is urging business leaders to encourage the treasurer to take an ambitious spending and tax reform agenda to the budget.

China poised to trim growth ambitions in five-year plan

China poised to trim growth ambitions in five-year plan

China poised to trim growth ambitions in five-year plan

China poised to trim growth ambitions in five-year plan

Analysts expect Premier Li Qiang to announce a growth target of between 4.5 per cent and 5 per cent in China's 15th five-year plan.

Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Minister won't rule out tax change as Greens up demands

Falling building approvals have put the government further behind its housing supply targets, as Labor weighs up tax changes to ease affordability.

Location app wants to bring elderly into its ecosystem

Location app wants to bring elderly into its ecosystem

Location app wants to bring elderly into its ecosystem

Location app wants to bring elderly into its ecosystem

Life360, which offers a family location-sharing app, has delivered its first profit and flagged the development of trackers for the elderly.

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Workplaces on notice for gender pay gap 'reality check'

The latest data on gender pay gaps in Australian workplaces shows progress is being made, but there is still a long way to go to close the divide.

Paramount and Warner Bros to combine streaming services

Paramount+ and HBO Max will combine their streaming portfolios into a single platform after Paramount's successful bid for Warner Bros Discovery.

Agriculture hits $100b, but what goes up must come down

Australia's agriculture sector has hit a $100 billion target four years early, but values are set to fall amid trade tensions and a hot, dry start to summer.

Mid-East refineries and gas fields shut, tankers wait

Prices for oil and gas have surged after the conflict in the Middle East led to precautionary shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the region.

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'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

A territory's pollution monitor has been "asleep at the wheel", allowing two gas giants to pollute a city's air with impunity, an environmental watchdog says.

New locations sought for Aussie beef due to China levy

Import quotas introduced by China are expected to reorder the global beef trade and send Australian exporters into new markets.

Casino operator's cash stocks dwindle after big loss

Casino operator Star lost $53 million on its operations in the six months to December 31 and has $130 million left in available cash as it struggles to survive.

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

Latest data under spotlight as pressure builds on rates

Fresh economic figures will be scrutinised by the Reserve Bank of Australia as it assesses the nation's economy before a key meeting on interest rates.

Grocery grace as subsidy helps bring down outback costs

The cost of 30 essential grocery items will be cut drastically in 15 remote communities after the federal government expanded an outback store subsidy scheme.

Warner Bros signs $US110 billion deal with Paramount

Warner Bros Discovery has agreed to a $A155 billion takeover deal by Paramount Skydance.

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