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Natasha Rudra

June

Israeli air strikes in Iran, damaged buildings amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

Israel says it has killed IRGC’s Palestine commander in Iran

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Saeed Izadi, who armed Hamas, was killed in an apartment strike in Iran. How the day unfolded.

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Australian diplomats in the Middle East are safe and accounted for

Australian embassy staff in Tehran and Tel Aviv are safe, Richard Marles says; Iran vows to expand attacks to US, UK and French bases after two more generals were killed; Tel Aviv hit by Iranian retaliatory strikes. How the day unfolded

March

Lingering Alfred slows efforts to return power to hundreds of thousands

Almost 350,000 properties are without power as storms disrupt recovery efforts; Brisbane and Gold Coast airports will resume flights on Sunday. How the day unfolded.

January

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dance at the Commander in Chief Ball, part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump pulls US out of global tax deal, flags ‘universal tariffs’

The OECD’s global tax deal is in damage control after Donald Trump’s latest executive order; Proud Boys leader could be free as soon as tonight under sweeping pardons. How the day unfolded.

December 2024

Wall Street.

ASX to drop as Wall Street’s Santa rally falters

Australian shares are poised to fall as markets parse the Federal Reserve’s  projections of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts and higher inflation next year.

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November 2024

Powell signals readiness to defy Trump as ‘ice maiden’ chief of staff appointed

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made clear he’s ready to defend the US central bank; Donald Trump names his new chief of staff. How the day unfolded.

Anthony Pratt in 2019.

Anthony Pratt’s $469m payday from Trump victory

Pratt was a big winner thanks to a surge in global markets when Donald Trump was elected, but Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest took a hit. Follow live updates.

Trump completes stunning victory as Wisconsin delivers him presidency

“We are going to make you very happy,” Trump says as Republicans take control of the Senate; Benjamin Netanyahu joins Anthony Albanese in congratulations; Iran’s currency slumps, Tesla surges. Follow live updates.

The day the vibe changed for the Democrats

Joe Biden’s decision to step down changed everything for the election race; Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tie the first result as latest polls show Harris is slightly favoured to win. Follow live updates.

October 2024

Wall Street.

ASX to rise, US tech stocks in focus, oil drops

Australian shares are poised to rise as US shares ticked up at the promise of earnings from megacap tech stocks.

Wall Street.

ASX to slip, Tesla jumps as it posts better-than-expected earnings

In an after-market update, the Elon Musk-founded company said income in the quarter had risen 17 per cent on the year, turning around a long slide.

Wall Street.

ASX to lift as Wall St stages turnaround, Treasury yields rise

Australian shares are set to open higher as Wall Street recorded its first back-to-back fall in six weeks before recovering.

Wall Street.

ASX to fall, Wall Street drops back from near overbought levels

Australian shares are poised to fall with Wall Street cooling off rapidly after a week of record highs.

ASX falls as BHP, Rio weigh

Shares retreat from record highs; ASIC rules Harvey Norman & Latitude misled consumers; Korea indicts Regal Funds; Flight Centre flags airfare deflation; gold hits new peak. Follow updates here.

Wall Street.

ASX to fall while strong US retail data boosts Wall Street

Australian shares are set to fall as a resurgent job market dashed hopes of an RBA rate cut but Wall Street rallied around strong retail data with the S&P and Dow briefly touching record highs.

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August 2024

Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt.

‘Clearly failed’: Minister Watt moves to create CFMEU special powers

Murray Watt says he has given the construction and general division a strict deadline; Australia to accept nuclear material in new AUKUS deal; How the Olympics day 13 unfolded. Follow live updates.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart, Chris Luxon, in Sydney last year.

Albanese brushes off sledge from New Zealand PM

Anthony Albanese responds to NZ joke about Australian intelligence; No plans to change state’s public service WFH policy; How Australia’s great Olympic golden day unfolded. Follow live updates.

Rex bailout likely but not necessary, administrator says

Administrators say Rex could remain sustainable without a bailout; Australians warned not to travel to Bangladesh amid ‘civil unrest’; How the Games day 11 unfolded. Follow live updates.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

‘We are confident about the Australian economy’: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomes RBA decision; PM calls out Iranian ambassador’s comments; Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination. How the day unfolded.

May 2024

The ASX 200 is set to drop.

ASX climbs a tech share rally; Pro Medicus hits record

Miners, tech lift shares 0.4pc. Afterpay grows sales 25pc. New car sales hit record in April. Apple lifts dividend, buyback to record $US110b. Follow here.

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