Today
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Yesterday
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.
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
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.
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.