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Billionaire family-led group still eyeing acquisitions

Billionaire family-led group still eyeing acquisitions

A Stokes family-led industrial conglomerate, which missed out on orchestrating a takeover of Australia's biggest steelmaker, is still looking at opportunities.

Aussie media titan soldiers on during brutal ad drought

Aussie media titan soldiers on during brutal ad drought

Aussie media titan soldiers on during brutal ad drought

Aussie media titan soldiers on during brutal ad drought

More aggressively monetising customers' data is on the table as part of a media empire's vicious cost-cutting and revenue-raising mechanisms after a tepid year.

Aussie AI player goes public, dodges data centre waste

Aussie AI player goes public, dodges data centre waste

Aussie AI player goes public, dodges data centre waste

Aussie AI player goes public, dodges data centre waste

A local artificial intelligence infrastructure company says it has solutions to Australia's environmental and privacy needs as it lists on the ASX.

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Nvidia, Wall St firms plan $500b AI infrastructure push

Nvidia, Wall St firms plan $500b AI infrastructure push

Nvidia has signed memorandums of understanding to mobilise a staggering $US500 billion in third-party capital for AI infrastructure.

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.

'Naive, embarrassing': KPMG chair-elect's email apology

'Naive, embarrassing': KPMG chair-elect's email apology

The chairman-to-be of a major consultancy firm has issued a mea culpa for casting doubt on whistleblower claims detailed by a federal senator.

Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

Signing bonus dangled as third teacher strike looms

Public school educators have been offered a revised pay deal, including a one-off signing bonus, in a state government's latest bid to scupper planned strikes.

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Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Australian shares fall as Westpac leads banks into red

Heavy banks and a resurgent oil price have put the ASX on the back foot as investors weigh broad uncertainty and reporting season picks up pace.

Labor budget's big bank blow as loan applications drop

Labor budget's big bank blow as loan applications drop

Labor budget's big bank blow as loan applications drop

Labor budget's big bank blow as loan applications drop

Federal Labor policy changes for capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing appear to have prompted a decline in mortgage applications.

Electric vehicles and hybrids 'gaining real traction'

Electric vehicles and hybrids 'gaining real traction'

Electric vehicles and hybrids 'gaining real traction'

Electric vehicles and hybrids 'gaining real traction'

Australia's leading online vehicle marketplace saw its listing of hybrid and electric vehicles grow by nearly a third last financial year.

'Act now': assessment overhaul to curb AI in schools

'Act now': assessment overhaul to curb AI in schools

'Act now': assessment overhaul to curb AI in schools

'Act now': assessment overhaul to curb AI in schools

One state is considering a ban on take-home testing, as authorities scramble to combat the rise of artificial intelligence in the classroom.

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

World-view 'gulf' leaves closer China ties out of reach

Australia's former top diplomat to China has offered a clear-eyed assessment of the nations' relationship, which he says will never be truly close.

Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators

Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators

Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators

Corporate watchdog cracks down on more rogue operators

ASIC investigations has led to a surge in bans or licence cancellations for businesses and financial managers in the past financial year.

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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‘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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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