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EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

European Union officials believe they may receive a letter from US President Donald Trump outlining tariff levels for the bloc.

Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm

Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm

Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm

Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm

Biosecurity authorities are on alert after destructive fire ants were found at a coal mine 800 kilometres from the previous infestation zone.

Trump slaps big tariff on Canada, eyes hikes for others

Trump slaps big tariff on Canada, eyes hikes for others

Trump slaps big tariff on Canada, eyes hikes for others

Trump slaps big tariff on Canada, eyes hikes for others

In the latest salvo of US President Donald Trump's trade war, he wants to hit Canada with 35 per cent tariffs and other nations with levies up to 20 per cent.

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Cryptocurrency bitcoin hits another record high

Cryptocurrency bitcoin hits another record high

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has risen to a record high value of $US113,734.

Evidence acidic pollution is damaging ancient rock art

Evidence acidic pollution is damaging ancient rock art

Industrial emissions are likely to have degraded the world's largest and most diverse collection of Aboriginal rock art engravings, researchers warn.

Change to be forced on 'violent, misogynist' CFMEU

Change to be forced on 'violent, misogynist' CFMEU

An administrator has vowed to sack more CFMEU members to initiate a culture change after a report exposed the union's aggressive intimidation tactics.

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Indigenous product makers taking home the chocolates

Demand for Indigenous products across the Asia-Pacific region is strong, as the founder of this chocolate manufacturing business well knows.

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Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

US President Donald Trump has issued a round of tariff letters to eight countries: the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and Brazil.

Affordability 'tipping point' nudges renters into units

Affordability 'tipping point' nudges renters into units

Affordability 'tipping point' nudges renters into units

Affordability 'tipping point' nudges renters into units

A slowdown in rental growth even with still-low vacancy rates suggests renters have maxed out on what they can afford.

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Direct route for scammers as Qantas hack scale revealed

Almost six million Qantas customers could experience phishing scams for months to come as they learn what personal data has been exposed in a cyber attack.

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war

US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on copper and warned off a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals in his latest trade announcements.

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope

The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away.

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

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

'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.

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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

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

'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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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