UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst
A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.
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Agreement clears the way for SpaceX Aussie blast off
Australia will allow US companies to launch and retrieve rockets under a new agreement and reports indicate SpaceX could be among the first to test it.
US introduces ‘understandable’ poultry restrictions
The Victorian poultry meat industry is unlikely to be badly affected by US import curbs prompted by a bird flu outbreak, according to a peak body.
SA uncorks support to bolster wine exports to China
The SA government has unveiled a package to help winemakers return to China's huge market with the lifting of punitive tariffs.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
PM backs China trade row breakthrough as talks stall
Talks between the trade ministers of Australia and China in Beijing are a significant step for both nations, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
No US war pact in return for nuclear subs: Marles
Defence Minister Richard Marles has rejected criticism Australia will lose sovereignty while gaining nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military deal.