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Citrus backed in fresh funding following water concerns

Citrus backed in fresh funding following water concerns

A fresh juice company that's ridden the highs and lows of growing for more than 60 years has a grim outlook for today's industry.

'Trusted partnerships' can build Asian business ties

'Trusted partnerships' can build Asian business ties

'Trusted partnerships' can build Asian business ties

'Trusted partnerships' can build Asian business ties

Longstanding trust with Australia's Asian neighbours can drive enormous business opportunities and growth, an ASEAN business forum has been told.

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.

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Debt concerns: treasurer's era of cheap-money ending

Debt concerns: treasurer's era of cheap-money ending

Borrowing money is getting more expensive, but AI "hyper-scalers" competing for your cash are not necessarily to blame, according to economists.

Shares flat ahead of interest rate call as oil jumps

Shares flat ahead of interest rate call as oil jumps

The local exchange has handed back most of its early gains ahead of a key Reserve Bank decision, as high oil prices and inflation shroud the earnings outlook.

South African gold giant set to pursue Australian rival

South African gold giant set to pursue Australian rival

Johannesburg-based Gold Fields isn't giving up on acquiring Northern Star Resources despite the Australian goldminer rejecting its $39 billion takeover offer.

Milk group that lost its 'whey' eyes a better future

Milk group that lost its 'whey' eyes a better future

After years of losses, Synlait Milk believes a new Middle East customer offers it a foothold for a better future after it ditched an underperforming asset.

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Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms

Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms

Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms

Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms

Shoppers may benefit from cash discounts, but retailers will still have to pay the price on merchant fees when a card surcharge ban comes into effect.

Tough choices ahead for UK PM despite 'Burnham bounce'

Tough choices ahead for UK PM despite 'Burnham bounce'

Tough choices ahead for UK PM despite 'Burnham bounce'

Tough choices ahead for UK PM despite 'Burnham bounce'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been in office for two months, with his party seemingly content as it opens its annual conference.

Promise of 'light at end of the tunnel' for inflation

Promise of 'light at end of the tunnel' for inflation

Promise of 'light at end of the tunnel' for inflation

Promise of 'light at end of the tunnel' for inflation

Labor is determined to inject optimism into Australia's gloomy consumers as another interest rate hike appears all but certain.

Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise

Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise

Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise

Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise

Australian mortgage holders can expect more borrowing pain when the Reserve Bank board meets, with an interest rate hike almost universally anticipated.

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

The US and China will work together on AI security and have agreed to continue talks on reducing tariffs following President ‌Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

ASX debutant aims to revolutionise prenatal screening

ASX debutant aims to revolutionise prenatal screening

ASX debutant aims to revolutionise prenatal screening

ASX debutant aims to revolutionise prenatal screening

Identifai Genetics, which will float on the bourse in October, plans to use AI and blood samples to screen unborn children for hundreds of genetic anomalies.

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Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and US archives tour

Details of deals US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck on trade will be released on Monday, a US official says.

End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink

Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.

Australian shares suffer fourth straight losing week

The ASX's benchmark index has fallen to a three-month low amid rising oil prices, higher bond yields, and the likelihood of a domestic interest rate hike.

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", ‌President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.

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Light shone on Reserve Bank's gloomy economic outlook

Treasury's productivity assumption has been described as "unrealistically optimistic" but the Reserve Bank's might be too downbeat, an economist says.

Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers

Three-quarters of Australians are willing to cut back on their discretionary spending to afford a home, new data reveals, but there is a catch.

Property developer rescue talks collapse, funds dry up

Scores of construction workers have been laid off after administrators of a major property developer announced rescue funding talks had failed.

Aussie shares back in red for 2026 as bond yields spike

A benchmark US bond yield hit its highest level in nearly two decades, sending the Australian Securities Exchange to its lowest level in a week and a half.

Strongest sales ever for designer sleepwear chain

Pyjamas seller Peter Alexander, owned by Premier Investments, has posted record annual sales, but its sister company Smiggle needs more attention.

Weather, bond turmoil to pressure economy, OECD warns

Billions of dollars are expected to be added to the Australian government's debt interest bill as bond yields surge to 15-year highs.

Mining sector keeps local shares from sinking into red

Goldminers and the iron ore giants have performed well, offsetting losses from the ASX's big banks and insurance companies.

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