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Stan a standout for boosting Nine's first-half earnings

Stan a standout for boosting Nine's first-half earnings

Media company Nine Entertainment says earnings for its streaming business Stan climbed 24 per cent to a record figure in the first half.

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Merged media group upbeat despite chief's sudden exit

Southern Cross Media has played up the value of its new TV assets, which under its previous owner battled a weaker ad market and competition from streamers.

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Net zero could put Woodside in the red in five years

Australia's biggest oil and gas producer has posted record output, but a global supply glut and the energy transition could hinder future profits.

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Vested interest 'cartel' killing Aussie housing dream

Vested interest 'cartel' killing Aussie housing dream

Treasury officials appear to be at odds with a former head of their department over contentious tax breaks for property investors.

Trump warns against 'playing games' with US trade deals

Trump warns against 'playing games' with US trade deals

Donald Trump is threatening to hit any countries prevaricating over recently-‌negotiated US trade deals with much higher duties under different trade laws.

Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros

Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros

The bidding war for one of Hollywood's most coveted assets - Warner Bros Discovery - has ratcheted up, with Paramount Skydance submitting a higher offer.

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.

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Millions stuck at home as historic blizzard hits NYC

Millions stuck at home as historic blizzard hits NYC

Millions stuck at home as historic blizzard hits NYC

Millions stuck at home as historic blizzard hits NYC

A historic blizzard has dumped up to 60cm of snow across the US northeast, forcing millions to stay inside as flights, transport, schools and businesses close.

Coffee cups, truck laws leave shoppers with hefty bill

Coffee cups, truck laws leave shoppers with hefty bill

Coffee cups, truck laws leave shoppers with hefty bill

Coffee cups, truck laws leave shoppers with hefty bill

Different laws across Australian states are putting pressure on the retail sector, which wants legislative harmony between jurisdictions.

Canada's PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties

Canada's PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties

Canada's PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties

Canada's PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties

Canada's Prime Minister ‌Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.

Unmanned petrol stations fuelling higher earnings

Unmanned petrol stations fuelling higher earnings

Unmanned petrol stations fuelling higher earnings

Unmanned petrol stations fuelling higher earnings

Australia's leading fuel retailer has benefited from converting dozens of its petrol stations to unmanned sites in what could be a sign of things to come.

Plumbing supplier's green shoots snipped by rate hike

Plumbing supplier's green shoots snipped by rate hike

Plumbing supplier's green shoots snipped by rate hike

Plumbing supplier's green shoots snipped by rate hike

Plumbing supplies group Reece has reported a fall in first-half profit and is taking a cautious stance on the next six months after a recent rise in rates.

Labor luminary takes aim at housing tax breaks

Labor luminary takes aim at housing tax breaks

Labor luminary takes aim at housing tax breaks

Labor luminary takes aim at housing tax breaks

Tax concessions for property investors are driving inequality and should be wound back, one of the key architects of the Hawke-Keating reforms says.

Coal miners dudded by 'inferior' transition help

Coal miners dudded by 'inferior' transition help

Coal miners dudded by 'inferior' transition help

Coal miners dudded by 'inferior' transition help

Councils, unions and other groups have voiced support for the inclusion of export coal mine workers in the flagship federal workforce transition program.

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EU won't accept US tariff increase, 'a deal is a deal'

Washington cannot be allowed to simply hike tariffs on EU products, the European Commission says - "a deal is a deal".

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff move

President Donald Trump has flagged ‌raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

Trump's new tariff call may narrow Aussie export edge

Australian exporters may lose their competitive edge in the US market if Donald Trump's global 15 per cent tariff plan goes ahead.

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.

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Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Australia has an opportunity to redeem itself on international climate policy and lead a fossil fuel phase out, says a prominent international activist.

Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs

A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.

Donald Trump to travel to China next month

US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.

Insurer's shares soar to four-month high on profit rise

QBE shares have rocketed after reporting a net profit increase of 21 per cent on higher premiums and fewer disaster payouts.

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

A Mexican-inspired fast food startup remains optimistic about its future growth, despite weaker than expected sales prompting a brutal sell-down.

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken supplier Inghams Group has posted a sharp fall in first-half earnings, after facing cost headwinds while resetting supply chains.

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".

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