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Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

'Not ready': investors chop down deforestation action

'Not ready': investors chop down deforestation action

'Not ready': investors chop down deforestation action

'Not ready': investors chop down deforestation action

National Australia Bank shareholders have rejected resolutions related to deforestation, but its chairman says he has concerns about the practice.

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians.

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Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Mine site emissions new battlefield in coal climate war

Coalminers and environmentalists are clashing over a climate report on the sector finding net-zero emissions targets are unlikely to be hit at the current pace.

Myer hails Black Friday boom as top label nears return

Myer hails Black Friday boom as top label nears return

Department store Myer achieved its biggest biggest Black Friday sale performance on record as it prepares to relaunch a fast fashion brand in Australia.

Mixed employment report won't make RBA's job any easier

Mixed employment report won't make RBA's job any easier

Unemployment and jobs growth figures for November tell differing stories about the strength of the labour market, providing little clarity for the Reserve Bank.

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

'No value': bank defends dropped no-deforestation plan

Westpac's agricultural customers were clear. Its stand against deforestation is of no value, so the bank dropped plans for a forest protection policy.

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Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment

A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth.

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck

Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge.

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

Divided US central bank cuts rate, signals pause

The US central bank has reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

Faster coal decline risks catching Australia off-guard

Faster coal decline risks catching Australia off-guard

Faster coal decline risks catching Australia off-guard

Faster coal decline risks catching Australia off-guard

Demand for Australian coal exports might dry up faster than first thought, underscoring the need for rapid action to help mining communities prepare.

Rich lister's private chopper plan has wings clipped

Rich lister's private chopper plan has wings clipped

Rich lister's private chopper plan has wings clipped

Rich lister's private chopper plan has wings clipped

Gina Rinehart's plans to wing her way to the office have been scuttled after her company's plan to build a helipad at its new headquarters was blocked.

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Critics fear Donald Trump's decision to upend US policy by allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced AI chips to China will boost Beijing's military capabilities.

Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle

Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle

Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle

Christmas desperation for families facing cost struggle

Half of all Australians are concerned about affording Christmas as housing constraints and rising costs push millions to reach out to charities for help.

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Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in

Solar and wind firmed by storage and backed by gas remains the cheapest pathway to meet Australia's growing demand for electricity while reaching climate goals

February is live: RBA warns of impending rate hike

The average mortgage-holder's repayments could soon jump an extra $90 a month, with another Reserve Bank interest rate hike on the cards as early as February.

Rate rise flagged as RBA does a Grinch with no Xmas cut

More rate relief for borrowers has essentially been ruled out by the Reserve Bank governor as the central bank mulls over when to lift rates again.

Shopping for a new car? Life360 will have your back

Family location-sharing app owner Life360 says a recent $181 million acquisition will bring it closer to its goal of targeting users where they are with ads.

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NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japanese authorities are warning of the heightened possibility of mega-quake for a week after a powerful tremblor hit off the coast of the main Honshu island.

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

Warner Bros fight heats up with Paramount hostile bid

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros, in a battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and a movie studio.

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy

British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.

Avo go at this: Aussie exports fuel hopes for new year

Australians are expected to eat 5kg of avocados per person in the new year, as bumper harvests and export demand boost optimism across the agricultural sector.

'Difficult decision' on energy bill relief payments

Australian households and businesses are going to miss out on further energy bill relief, after a decision was made for the rebate to finish by the year's end.

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