ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs
Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.
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US-China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause
Officials from the United States and China are working on a potential deal to pause steeper tariffs and rare earths export controls ahead of a leaders' meeting.
Supercheap Auto owner moves quickly to name new CEO
Super Retail Group has promoted the leader of its BCF (Boating, Camping, Fishing) chain to lead its overall business after its last CEO was fired.
From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads
A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.
Australia’s great timing in mega-deal with Donald Trump
Australia's critical minerals deal could be a boon for local miners but the timing is also to US President Donald Trump's advantage as he tangles with China.
Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices
One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.
Million buck benchmark loses sparkle in house value run
One in every three property markets in Australia have a median value of $1m after fresh gains across the country, led by Queensland.
America first, but not America only: Sinodinos says
Winning the strategic contest in the Pacific requires Canberra to sharpen its focus and broaden its circle of friends, a foreign policy expert says.
‘Wild’ $2m forecast for nation’s priciest house market
It's a great time to own a home but a tough time to buy one, with values rising fast in the regions and every capital.
Retaliation: US considers broad software curbs on China
The Trump administration is weighing a dramatic escalation of its showdown with China, over Beijing's latest rare earth export restrictions.
Super Retail chair survives protest vote after scandal
Super Retail enjoyed 4.5 per cent financial year-to-date sales growth but its AGM was focused on the board's decision to sack chief executive Anthony Hegarty.
China to focus on industrial system, tech self-reliance
China's ruling Communist Party says it will focus on speeding up self-reliance in technology in the coming five years.
Governor takes aim at tax barrier to economic mobility
The Reserve Bank has set its sights on one tax it says keeps owners of big homes from downsizing and people from relocating for better jobs and pay.
NRL powerhouse pips AFL goliath as most valuable club
A four-straight NRL champion has eclipsed the AFL's marquee team in brand value, with high-flying football clubs surging in value according to a survey.
Monash IVF strips former execs of bonuses after mix-ups
Two former top executives at Monash IVF will not receive bonuses after two mixed up embryo transfers damaged the company's reputation.
Ley reveals tax cuts, backflips on unpopular policies
The coalition has outlined priorities it will take to the next election, with leader Sussan Ley attempting to win back voters after a stinging defeat.
Websites, apps down in Amazon cloud unit outage
Disruption affecting Amazon Web Services has led to a spike in reported outages across a wide range of internet services, including Fortnite and Snapchat.
Amazon’s cloud unit back to normal after global outage
Normal operations have resumed at Amazon's cloud unit AWS after it was hit by a major outage that disrupted many of the world's biggest websites.
Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties
The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.
Nation’s big home build already off target
Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a federal housing goal.
Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes
An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.
Trump ready to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Billions in unworn clothes hanging in Aussie wardrobes
The hidden fashion fortune hiding in wardrobes across Australia is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars.
Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Bank heads to open up before ‘urgent’ rate cut talks
Surprising unemployment data has many expecting interest rates are in for another trim, with two key figures in that decision set to give their reaction.
PM lands for Trump talks as leaders bullish on subs
The pressure is on the prime minister to deliver results on tariffs, submarines and more in his first major meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Not a fad: billions spent with Indigenous businesses
Indigenous businesses are continuing to grow as their goods and services are in high demand from government, corporate and non-profit organisations.
Soaring rents push people further from jobs, community
Australian renters are paying on average an extra $204 per week to keep a roof over their heads compared to five years ago, a nearly 44 per cent increase.
Olympic 2032 chiefs throw open billions for business
Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games organisers want the state's firms to hit gold with business opportunities, urging small to medium-sized operators to get involved.
France’s Macron pressed to end political ‘mess’
France's President Emmanuel Macron desperately needs a circuit breaker amid growing political chaos.
‘Back them’: PM’s blunt message after smelter bailout
Mining giant Glencore has been urged to invest in a struggling community after a $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout to secure hundreds of jobs at a smelter.