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Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices

Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices

A continued shift of Australians moving to regional towns for lifestyle reasons has boosted property prices at the expense of capital city values.

Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports but is "considering" a carve-out for Australia.

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.

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Dutton weighs in on RBA amid banana price rise warning

Dutton weighs in on RBA amid banana price rise warning

Floods in Australia's north are expected to cut economic output and nudge up banana and sugar prices, as the opposition weighs in on a forecast rate cut.

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

Bank moratorium 'too late' for rural towns left behind

Bank moratorium 'too late' for rural towns left behind

The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it's cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches.

Trump to announce 25 per cent steel, aluminium tariffs

Trump to announce 25 per cent steel, aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump is poised to announce 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imported to the US but It's not yet clear how and if Australia will be affected.

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'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll

Retiring politicians have issued rallying calls to the nation to remain optimistic about the future as they bid farewell ahead of a federal election.

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attempt to secure Australian companies an exemption from US tariffs in a direct phone call with President Donald Trump.

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

Hive mind: vital survey to map the buzz on deadly mite

A national survey will map the impact of a deadly mite to safeguard Australia's honey bee population and the many growers that rely on pollination.

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Australia is still not luring business arrivals in pre-pandemic numbers but conferences are back in vogue, bringing much-needed stimulus to the tourism sector.

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan's prime minister is optimistic his country and the US can avoid a tit-for-tat tariff war, saying Donald Trump acknowledges Japan's investment in the US.

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Confidence is rising as consumers and businesses hold out hopes for interest rate relief in 2025, surveys are expected to show.

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Prince Harry's Invictus Games kicks off in Vancouver

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Katy Perry were among the musicians who performed at the 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony in Canada.

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How workplace rudeness can snowball into toxic culture

Acceptance of low-level bad behaviour allows bullying to spread like a disease, warns a workplace safety expert who says managers need to nip it in the bud.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

Sony PlayStation Network outage angers gamers worldwide

Sony’s PlayStation Network has experienced a major outage across the world, leaving tens of thousands of gamers unable to access online services.

Tesla chooses Aussie coal town for battery repair site

US electric vehicle and battery manufacturer Tesla has chosen an Australian coal town as the site for a new battery service, repair and renewal facility.

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Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed

Planning reforms, streamlined development approvals and a strong focus on land releases are helping South Australia solve the state's housing shortage.

Economic uncertainty clouds business investment outlook

The value of planned investment projects, such as road and rail infrastructure, has fallen as businesses cut costs in response to rising economic uncertainty.

Treasurer courts business with productivity promises

Helping businesses leverage clean energy and AI will transform Australia to its "fourth economy" and improve productivity growth, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

One in three homeowners open to ditching gas

Enthusiasm for all-electric homes is building, though a rapid shift away from gas risks lumping those who remain with an expensive network to cover.

Australia tops index as virtual power plants take shape

Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar.

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

Households and manufacturers have been left worse off by the east coast gas bonanza, and exporters face new competition from cheaper sources, a report warns.

US investments boost Australia's sovereign wealth fund

Strength in US shares has helped Australia's sovereign wealth fund deliver a bumper 12.2 per cent return in 2024, exceeding its 6.4 per cent growth mandate.

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