Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project
A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
A slowdown in rental growth even with still-low vacancy rates suggests renters have maxed out on what they can afford.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump
The US is about to send "take it or leave it" offers to a dozen countries telling them what tariffs they'll face within weeks, President Donald Trump says.
Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding
The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives.
PM puts lid on GST hikes, pledges boost for business
Clearing red tape for businesses will be a key part of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's productivity push, but raising the GST is unlikely to be on his agenda.
Qantas’s two-day hack delay fuels customer scam fears
Australia's biggest airline could face a repeat of the hack that exposed millions of customer details, one expert says.
Storm-struck communities count costs of ‘vigorous’ low
Thousands of people have already filed insurance claims after a complex and powerful weather system pounded Australia's east coast.
Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam
Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.
Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack
Millions of customers' details have been exposed in a cyber attack on Australia's biggest carrier that experts say is likely the work of international hackers.
Trump escalates Musk feud with threat to Tesla support
The war of words between President Donald Trump and the world's richest man Elon Musk has escalated as the Senate passed a key tax and spending bill.
Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks
The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.
Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint
A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.
US Senate struggling to pass Trump’s $5 trillion bill
Voting continues into a second day as senators try to pass President Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, which will add $5 trillion to the US's debt.
Telco misdeeds sharpen case for Indigenous leadership
Repeated misconduct by major telcos in selling to remote communities highlights the need to embed Indigenous leaders, a corporate adviser says.