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Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

An area in southern Portugal has been searched for Madeleine McCann, eighteen years since the British toddler disappeared from a resort town.

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

The prime minister hopes business groups and unions will unite to address a lagging economy but there are already signs of division before a planned summit.

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

Industrial disputes drop to lowest level in two years

The number of employees involved in industrial disputes has fallen by more than half during the first three months of 2025.

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Tariff turmoil - World Bank cuts global growth forecast

Tariff turmoil - World Bank cuts global growth forecast

The World Bank has cut its growth forecast as a result of Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, saying the global outlook has "deteriorated substantially".

The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer

The Star cries poor, labels $400m fine a casino killer

The Star has said it will not survive being fined $400 million after admitting to lax anti-money laundering measures and courting high-risk gamblers.

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

Path to going public on markets sped up for companies

Path to going public on markets sped up for companies

A decline in the number of new companies listing on the ASX has forced the market watchdog to roll out changes to streamline the process of going public.

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US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Musk's dad says Trump row triggered by intense stress

Elon Musk's father says his billionaire son made a mistake "under stress" and that US President Donald Trump will prevail.

Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

The Greens have pointed to the mandate won by Labor at the federal election in their willingness to have good-faith discussions about proposed changes to super.

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

US Vice President JD Vance has sought to downplay Elon Musk's criticism of the president as an "emotional guy" who became frustrated.

Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes

Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes

Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes

Trump, Xi agree to more talks to settle trade disputes

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have spoken at a time when stalled tariff negotiations have roiled global trade.

Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer

Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer

Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer

Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer

Falling interest rates and Australia's competitive advantages are reasons for optimism, says the treasurer as he sets his sights on improving productivity.

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'High risk': The Star's $167m credit to money launderer

The scale of The Star casino's enabling of billions of dollars in risky transactions, including from at least one money launderer, has been exposed in court.

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.

Republicans laugh off Musk attack on Trump's tax bill

Republicans are backing Donald Trump’s signature tax bill after stinging criticism from Elon Musk and an analysis showing it will blow out US debt.

Australia urged to spearhead regional carbon tariffs

Billed as the tariff the world actually needs, the case has been made for a regional carbon border adjustment to help cut emissions from heavy industries.

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Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

The Star faces $400m implosion over crime concerns

Backpacks full of cash, concealed transactions and gamblers with criminal links were ignored by The Star casino, which faces a fine of $400 million or more.

Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack

More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth.

China's commerce minister backs closer Australia ties

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao says China and Australia should create a good business environment for the two countries' companies.

Australia must ease zoning to fix housing crisis: OECD

Australia's economic growth forecast for 2025 has been downgraded by the OECD, as Donald Trump's tariffs set back the outlook for the global economy.

RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen

Uncertainty in global markets from Donald Trump's tariffs could lead to the Reserve Bank being more aggressive with interest rate cuts.

Disney laying off several hundred in film, TV, finance

A source says Walt Disney is laying off several hundred workers in multiple teams around the world.

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