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Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning

Anger over deadly HK blaze as Beijing issues warning

Anger is growing over the fire that tore through seven high-rise blocks in Hong Kong, amid calls for accountability as China warns against disrupting the city.

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

US officials are meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts for more talks on the Trump administration's peace plan as Russian airstrikes continue unabated.

Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures

Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures

Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures

Slight rise tipped for September GDP figures

Economic growth and household spending data will be released to form the final picture for the Reserve Bank before its last meeting for 2025.

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Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end

The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones

The renewable-energy transition requires workers - lots of them - and homes for them to live in, posing challenges for housing-constrained host communities.

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

Grins as environment laws pass in 'win for the country'

An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.

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'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth.

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Christchurch-based Ryman Healthcare's business has stabilised, the dual-listed retirement village operator's chief executive says.

Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget

Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget

Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget

Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget

The United Kingdom's fiscal watchdog has apologised after it published its budget forecasts before finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered them in parliament.

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Employers efforts recognised as gender pay gap narrows

Australia's overall gender pay gap has narrowed, but among CEO's there has been an increase - showing the need for further commitment at top levels.

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Retail supremo dangles 'game-changing' mystery tech

Harvey Norman chair Gerry Harvey has hinted he might be selling robots in the next 18 months alongside a 'secret' technology, after dissing his rivals.

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

Mining giant ends bitter legal fight with former staff

A high-profile stoush between Andrew Forrest's Fortescue and former employees has come to an end after the miner accused them of intellectual property theft.

Online retailer stock gets dumped as sales growth slows

Online retailer stock gets dumped as sales growth slows

Online retailer stock gets dumped as sales growth slows

Online retailer stock gets dumped as sales growth slows

Temple & Webster shares were down more than 30 per cent in late trading after the online furniture retailer's trading update disappointed investors.

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Aussie rare earths darling talking to world governments

Lynas Rare Earths, which is harnessing a growing appetite for new technology that needs components made with rare earth metals, is confident about its future.

AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level

A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.

Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election

A study has revealed Labor had inched ahead of the coalition on a key measure which handed Anthony Albanese a historic majority in federal parliament.

Women don't know where to turn during 'pervasive' abuse

Economic abuse often precedes physical violence but support services can be confusing to navigate, leading to barriers to women accessing help.

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The 'obvious and easy way' to help boost housing supply

More than 80,000 sorely needed homes are unable to be built due to a lack of investment in power, roads and sewers, councils say.

Battling casino group hopeful chips will fall its way

Star Entertainment Group has made progress toward resolving its myriad of issues but executives acknowledge the gaming behemoth isn't out of the woods yet.

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Ramsay Health Care, the biggest private hospital operator in the nation, has again pointed to the challenges faced by the sector in terms of rising costs.

'Extremely strong': Trump praises China ties after call

Leaders of the US and China have spoken on the phone, with President Donald Trump touting relations between the nations as "extremely strong".

Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Companies employ 52,000 dedicated workers, more than Australia's entire coal mining sector, just to comply with regulation strangling business investment.

Early Christmas for RBA with landmark inflation print

Inflation data will dominate the domestic economic dashboard, while the UK budget and New Zealand rate cuts are on the agenda abroad.

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