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Trump's new tariff call may narrow Aussie export edge

Trump's new tariff call may narrow Aussie export edge

Australian exporters may lose their competitive edge in the US market if Donald Trump's global 15 per cent tariff plan goes ahead.

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike

The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.

Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Australia has an opportunity to redeem itself on international climate policy and lead a fossil fuel phase out, says a prominent international activist.

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Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs

Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs

A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.

Donald Trump to travel to China next month

Donald Trump to travel to China next month

US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.

Insurer's shares soar to four-month high on profit rise

Insurer's shares soar to four-month high on profit rise

QBE shares have rocketed after reporting a net profit increase of 21 per cent on higher premiums and fewer disaster payouts.

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

Holy guacamole: Guzman y Gomez shares dip to record low

A Mexican-inspired fast food startup remains optimistic about its future growth, despite weaker than expected sales prompting a brutal sell-down.

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Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall

Chicken supplier Inghams Group has posted a sharp fall in first-half earnings, after facing cost headwinds while resetting supply chains.

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds

The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".

Telstra gets mobile to send shares to a nine-year high

Telstra gets mobile to send shares to a nine-year high

Telstra gets mobile to send shares to a nine-year high

Telstra gets mobile to send shares to a nine-year high

Telecommunications giant Telstra has beaten expectations with a bumper first-half net profit, driven by strong earnings growth from its mobile division.

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart, Bunnings building as Officeworks stays deskbound

Kmart and Bunnings performed strongly in the first half of 2025/26, owner Wesfarmers says, but another of its well-known chains is lagging.

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Insurer's 'failing' health system warning as costs soar

Health insurer Medibank Private has lifted its interim bottom-line net profit after the number of Australians taking out policies increased.

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes

Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.

Billionaire says 'world-class conman' Epstein duped him

Billionaire says 'world-class conman' Epstein duped him

Billionaire says 'world-class conman' Epstein duped him

Billionaire says 'world-class conman' Epstein duped him

Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.

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Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can't answer

Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people's stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.

Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog's crosshairs

Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.

Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates

Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.

Destructive hailstorms slash insurer firm's bottom line

Suncorp's first-half profit has dropped 76 per cent after the insurer paid $1.3 billion in natural hazard claims, mostly related to two thunderstorms.

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Suitors fire up steelmaker takeover with hotter offer

A takeover offer worth $2 billion more than a previous attempt to snare Australia's largest steelmaker is no certainty to be successful.

Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia

A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.

Alcoa slugged millions over illegal forest clearing

Alcoa has agreed to pay $55 million to restore a forest habitat that's home to protected species after clearing it for bauxite mining without approvals.

Climate 'coming for our coffee' without farm adaptation

The world's "bean belt" is under pressure from extreme heat, drought and pests that are threatening to keep pushing coffee prices higher.

Major builder expects 'chronic undersupply' to continue

Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.

Powerball owner's unlucky half for jackpots hits profit

The Lottery Corporation says it has delivered a resilient first-half performance, despite a relative lack of jackpots weighing on customer participation.

Bayer offers $10b to settle Roundup cancer US lawsuits

Germany-based Bayer has agreed to a proposed $A10 billion deal to settle thousands of US lawsuits that blame its popular weedkiller Roundup for causing cancer.

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