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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: “We can’t be relying on China for fundamental things that we need.”

Lutnick says tariff pause on phones, computers is temporary

The US commerce secretary has already dampened what China had called a “small step” towards easing its trade fight with America.

Senator Jacqui Lambie revealed the staffer’s wrongful dismissal case in the Senate on Wednesday night.

‘Loose as a bloody goose’: Lambie slams campaign launches

Jacqui Lambie accuses both parties of not completing housing promises; Jim Chalmers says tax reform will make system ‘easier’ for Australians. Follow live updates.

Donald Trump at a UFC tournament in Florida at the weekend.

‘Nobody is off the hook’: Trump says electronics exemption temporary

The reprieve exempting popular electronics from the 125 per cent tariffs on China is part of the longstanding plan to apply a different, specific levy to the sector.

Protein has taken over more than the gym.

5 science-backed longevity ‘hacks’ that don’t cost a fortune

Pursuing a longer life has become an expensive – and time-consuming – hobby. But it doesn’t have to be. Many practices that work are also the cheapest.

McLaren driver, Australian Oscar Piastri, on the podium.

‘Pretty damn fun’: Piastri earns serene Bahrain GP win

The Australian became the season’s first repeat winner in four races, while leading McLaren teammate Lando Norris had to settle for third at the desert circuit.

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Seven Group Holdings executive chairman Kerry Stokes.

Why Kerry Stokes stays put on China amid Trump trade turmoil

The media mogul’s slow and steady approach to investing in China still pays dividends. But it’s been very much a two-way street.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation secretary Annie Butler says the Commonwealth could use primary health funding mechanisms to back the wage rises.

Commonwealth facing calls to fund nurses’ private sector pay rises

The nurses’ union has called on whichever party wins government to set aside billions to fund pay rises of up to 35 per cent for private sector nurses.

Former executive general manager Trading Services ASX, David Raper, now runs Automic Group.

Five V issues RFP for share registry provider Automic

Australia’s investment banking top tier – Barrenjoey, UBS, Macquarie, Goldman Sachs and Jarden – have all pitched for a role.

The Whyalla steelworks needs about $180 million in repairs, technical experts from BlueScope have found.

BlueScope finds $180 million repair bill for Whyalla steelworks

While parties have begun circling the plant, run by businessman Sanjeev Gupta until February, administrators have been warned upgrades are urgently needed.

Blackwattle’s Ray David has used the recent sell-off to buy up more ASX stocks.

This short seller is scooping up ASX stocks amid the mayhem

Blackwattle hedge fund manager Ray David has been snapping up cheap companies after US President Donald Trump unleashed a wave of new tariffs last week.

Ryan Baker is the chief operating officer of Bunnings. He sees a big opportunity in auto parts.

Can engine oil be Bunnings’ next big break? Auto rivals hope not

The Wesfarmers-owned hardware giant has already expanded into pet care and cleaning. Now it sees a $1.5 billion opportunity too good to pass up.

Deloitte managing partner of audit and assurance Joanne Gorton.

Deloitte partners gripe over pay unit rumours

Even the Cairns sunshine wasn’t enough to stop a litany of complaints from partners.

PHEV or faff: is the new BMW M5 hybrid worth its weight?

After four decades and seven generations, the BMW icon has acquired an electric motor, adding to its speed, handling and critically, its heft.

Julie Colvin and her son Ben.

You can never have too many bikes according to this Perth entrepreneur

Derwent Search’s Julie Colvin maintains five road-worthy bicycles, including her dream ride which she recently purchased for $10,000.

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Experts have sounded the alarm over the growing maths gender gap.

Why Aussie kids can’t do basic maths

Australia fails to equip teachers with the resources or training they need. That’s unfair on teachers and their students.

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Dutton decides it’s time to drop a big rock in the pond

Dutton’s decision to launch his campaign the same day as Labor was strange. Every day he and Albanese neutralise each other, Albanese wins

The offshore wind industry will require significant supporting infrastructure for transporting and installing large turbines.

Victoria walks back timetable for key Gippsland wind infrastructure

In a delayed update, the state removed references to when a marine supply base was expected to be operational and dropped details of offtake contract auctions.

The nation’s second-largest superannuation fund will cut dozens of jobs in a broad restructure.

Australian Retirement Trust restructures investment team, cuts jobs

The country’s second-largest superannuation fund has acquired six funds over the past year and says it will streamline operations, cutting key investing roles.

Coalition v Labor: what’s on the table for housing

The first major policy battle of the election campaign erupted on Sunday. Here are the key points.

Australians jump off the Trump bandwagon

Readers’ letters on our view of Donald Trump, Labor’s first home deposit policy and the effect of Kooyong’s changing demographics.

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