Russian gold import ban as G7 leaders meet
Members of the Group of Seven nations have announced a ban on imports of Russian gold as G7 leaders gather in Germany under the shadow of the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine pleads for Weapons from West
Russian forces are fighting to capture Lysychansk, the last big city still held by Ukrainian troops in eastern Luhansk province.
Russia facing resistance in Donbas region
As the Russian offensive continues across Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, the European Union agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil.
Rate rise plausible this year: RBA’s Lowe
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has told a business conference that a rise in the cash rate is plausible this year.
Albanese pledges Hawke-style government
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says he wants to govern like former Labor prime minister Bob Hawke if he is successful at the May federal election.
RBA’s Lowe warns of inflation, rate risks
RBA governor Philip Lowe says inflation could reach four per cent-plus as a result of the impact on prices of the Australian floods and war in Ukraine.