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'Not all bad news': the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs

'Not all bad news': the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs

While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.

Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders

Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders

Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders

Trump ramps up trade war in tariff letters to leaders

US tariff letters sent to more than a dozen nations hint at the possibility of further negotiation but warn reprisals will be met with a like-for-like response.

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility

Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.

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'Potential' hacker contacts Qantas over data breach

'Potential' hacker contacts Qantas over data breach

Qantas is working to verify the validity of a hacker who has contacted the airline, claiming to be behind a data breach affecting millions of Qantas passengers.

Indigenous business must be 'backed' to Close the Gap

Indigenous business must be 'backed' to Close the Gap

With more than 5500 businesses nationwide, the Indigenous economic sphere is spreading the wealth around in terms of social capital and aspirational values.

Israeli air strikes on Yemen ports target Houthi rebels

Israeli air strikes on Yemen ports target Houthi rebels

Ports and other facilities in Yemen have been hit by Israeli air strikes before missile fire from Houthi rebels, who are suspected of attacking another ship.

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.

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Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

A survey of older Australians has backed the federal government's push for increased tax on high balances.

'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in

'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in

'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in

'Get on with it': next move key with rate cut baked in

With markets all but assured the Reserve Bank board will cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting, the bigger question for traders is what they say next.

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Musk forms 'America Party' opposing Trump's tax bill

Elon Musk has told his followers on X that the "America Party is formed" after posting a poll asking respondents if there should be a new US political party.

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

Back-to-back rate cuts tipped when Reserve Bank meets

The Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate meeting is set to take top billing as markets expect the board to hand down another cut.

'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

A handful of Australian companies are ditching the crutch that is carbon offsets and pursuing genuine emissions cuts, and it's been no walk in the park.

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

The US is about to send "take it or leave it" offers to a dozen countries telling them what tariffs they'll face within weeks, President Donald Trump says.

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives.

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Qantas's two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears

Australia's biggest airline could face a repeat of the hack that exposed millions of customer details, one expert says.

PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business

Clearing red tape for businesses will be a key part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's productivity push, but raising the GST is unlikely to be on his agenda.

Storm-struck communities count costs of 'vigorous' low

Thousands of people have already filed insurance claims after a complex and powerful weather system pounded Australia's east coast.

Misleading 'ghost stores' haunting Australian consumers

Shoppers are being warned about stores that present themselves as local businesses but sell low-quality items shipped from overseas.

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Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.

Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint

A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

Major tax reform probably 'a bridge too far': CBA

The federal government will find wholesale tax reform hard to achieve at its roundtable but planning changes could be more manageable, says a leading economist.

Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack

Millions of customers' details have been exposed in a cyber attack on Australia's biggest carrier that experts say is likely the work of international hackers.

'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled

A plan to set up a government-owned insurance company could save families hundreds of dollars, but the policy has also been described as reckless.

Senate passes massive US tax cut and spending bill

US President Donald Trump's massive tax cut and spending bill heads to the House of Representatives after passing the Senate by the narrowest of margins.

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