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ASX jumps ahead of Trump tariffs
Property shares have lifted the ASX 200 higher as markets wait for the impacts of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
‘Shameful’: Lambie’s fury at Trump response
Jacqui Lambie has erupted at both Labor and the Coalition over their handling of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war
Musk ‘inspiration’ to Coalition treasurer
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has cited Elon Musk’s Starlink as a source of inspiration, but refused to say whether DOGE cuts are coming to Australia.
Turnbull mocks Trump in brutal take-down
Malcolm Turnbull has mocked Donald Trump in a pugnacious address to the National Press Club, saying Aussies need to stand up the ‘billionaire bully’.
Albo defends payrise for millions of Aussies
Anthony Albanese has defended backing an above-inflation pay rise for about three million of Australia’s lowest paid workers.
Key factor driving workplace ‘great freeze’
Stagnant wages mean more unhappy professional Australians, leaving companies dissatisfied with productivity levels, new research finds.
Grim trend spikes in Aussie workplaces
New research has revealed a grim trend taking hold in Australian workplaces, led by millennial and Gen X workers.
Aussies at each other’s throats over super
A fiery debate has started online after an Aussie reality TV star made a massive claim about superannuation.
ASX soars ahead of Trump tariff deadline
All 11 sectors finished in the green as the Australian sharemarket soared prior to the next phase of the Trump Tariffs.
RBA boss’ rate cut call on Trump tariffs
Donald Trump’s looming trade war could smash global growth and hit Australia, but RBA Governor Michele Bullock says she’s ready to defend economic growth with rate cuts.
Albo’s warning to Trump on tariff threat
The Prime Minister says there are several issues of concern the US has raised that could attract tariffs on President Donald Trump’s “Day of Liberation” list.
‘We’ll remove it’: Dutton to reset lending rules
Peter Dutton is set to hammer the Albanese Government over the fact homeowners are $50,000 worse off on the typical mortgage since the last election.
ASX slumps on US recession fears
The ASX 200 has slumped to its worst quarter since Covid on the back of fears of an economic trade war
‘Mayhem’: $38bn wiped off Aussie market
A new report into US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sparked investors’ fears, with billions wiped from global markets.
Trump D-day to shake up campaign
Voters will be watching Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton closely this week, with another round of Trump tariffs set to shake up the campaign.
Surprise reason holidays to Bali are cheaper
Holidays to Bali have become cheaper this year — and Aussie travellers have Donald Trump to thank for the boon.
What Albo, Dutton will do for your budget
With cost-of-living shaping to be the dominant election issue, here’s what the major parties are promising to help ease your budget bottom line.
Grim immigration outlook for Aussie business
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
‘Mass uncertainty’ as ASX breaks win streak
The ASX stumbled into the red on Thursday as US President Donald Trump’s freshly announced auto import tariffs stirs ‘mass uncertainty’ among investors.
‘Temu Trump’: Dutton mocked to his face
Wild sledges flowed during the last parliamentary sitting before Australians head to the polls, with the Speaker needing to intervene.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
Albo’s invite to Trump despite tariff threat
The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump’s increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
ASX soars for fifth day in a row
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
Insane amount Aussies spend on sport
Cost of living might be putting pressure on the household budget, but sport is one thing Australians aren’t willing to give up.
Brissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’
The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.
‘Eye candy’: ‘Election’ budget slammed
Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.
‘Live’: Renewed hopes for early rate cut
Homeowners have received a new boost, with falls in inflation renewing hopes for an early rate cut.
‘Dumb trifecta’: Expert absolutely unleashes
Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one “dumb” decision, a leading economic expert has warned.
‘It’s downright weird’: Deep flaw with budget
The government’s newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that’s not the weirdest thing about them.
‘Not immune’: Trump’s threat to Australia
The Treasurer isn’t naming Donald Trump in his warnings about Australia’s economic outlook. But the subtext of his words can’t be missed.
ASX edges higher as tariff talk softens
President Trump’s hawkish tariff talk has softened and the local bourse soaked up the resulting Wall St boom.
‘Not one extra cent’: Premier’s Olympics vow
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed not “one extra cent” will be borrowed to fund the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, as the controversial venues for the Games are revealed.
‘Nonsense’: Albo slams Greens over salmon
The prime minister has gone after the Greens in Question Time over salmon farming in Tasmania.
What federal election is all about: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Health, energy bill relief in federal budget
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
‘We are being forced to lie on our CV’
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
Chalmers spruiks $177bn debt improvement
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia’s bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
ASX seesaws in trade on Monday
The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
‘Really cautious’: Huge rates claim
Australia’s central bank is likely to be nervous ahead of its next rate decision for one very good reason that’s out of its hands.
Taylor fumbles key Coalition promise
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor appeared to repeatedly stumble over the cost of the Coalition’s flagship nuclear policy.
Flight attendant reveals ‘gobsmacking’ act
Drunk passengers, medical emergencies and blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. It’s all in a day’s work for Qantas and Virgin flight attendants.
‘Completely blindsided’: April rate cut is on
A steep decline in employment figures has raised alarm bells as older workers quit the workforce – but the sudden exit has raised the prospect of an April rate cut.
Fresh warning as China sparks arms race
A massive arms race is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region as countries like Australia grow alarmed over the China threat.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
How Trump move made Aussies poorer
There’s a simple reason why most Australian workers were a little poorer at the end of February, and it’s all to do with Donald Trump.
Hidden detail in Australia’s job figures
Thursday’s unemployment figures have revealed another sign Australia’s economy has turned a corner.
Graph shows big issue facing Australia
Australia’s net migration remains high, as both sides of politics gear up for a fight on the issue.
‘Never negotiate’: Pushback on US tariff threats
Anthony Albanese has made a major election promise that would bolster one aspect of Australian life he calls “the envy of the world”.
‘Problematic’: Warning to Aussie homeowners
Australian homeowners may have to resign themselves to higher mortgage payments as political tensions in the US continue to rise.
Aussie cash boost increase revealed
Millions of Aussies will enjoy a cash bump in their Centrelink payments from Thursday. Here’s why and how much you’ll get.
Why 4-day Aussie work week long way off
Corporations are getting good results with four-day work weeks, but the prospect of such a change Australia-wide seems unlikely.
‘Running out’: Mining boss’ warning to Aus
Mining industry boss Andrew Michelmore said Victoria was a “warning for the rest of Australia” when it comes to energy supply and reliability.
Aussie shopping metric sinks to 10-year low
The cost-of-living crunch has deepened the wealth divide between younger and older Australians, new data shows.
What made Cyclone Alfred worse
A “decade of inaction” on climate pollution has cost Australians $1.2bn in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts say.
Profit crash hits iconic Aussie brand
Iconic department store Myer has suffered a sharp slump in profits as it struggles to reset its business.
Jim’s budget promise of cost-of-living help
Jim Chalmers has delivered a pre-budget speech, where he has indicated there will be more cost-of-living support for Australians in next Tuesday’s budget.
US tariffs threaten Australia’s soft landing
Australian businesses have been hit with a grim forecast for the year ahead, as US President Donald Trump implements his tariff plan.
RBA not sold on the next rate cut
The Reserve Bank says the data will decide when it cuts the official cash rate again, as developments from US tariffs complicate the decision.
Why Australia can’t afford election cash splash
Pre-election budget sweeteners could have a long-term impact on Australia’s bottom line, and any quick fix should be evaluated in three words.
‘Staggeringly high’ wage needed to pay rent
A once-secure $100,000 salary is now far below the income Aussies need to afford average rents, sparking new warnings about the country’s rental crisis.
‘8 per cent’: Tariff warning nobody needed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sounded the alarm over the “seismic” economic impact of US president Donald Trump’s new trade war.
‘Hurt us’: Aus Trump measure could backfire
Patriotic ‘Buy Australian’ feeling emerged on ABC’s Q+A on Monday night, with the domestic steel industry at the centre of the debate.
Trump shadow to hit Aussie growth
Australian economic growth will likely slow over the next two years, a leading forecaster has warned, as Trump’s tariff agenda shadows the world.
Chalmers warns against tit-for-tat trade war
The Treasurer will use a major pre-budget speech to warn against a “race to the bottom” after Australia was hit by Donald Trump’s first round of tariffs.
Fresh blow to super-for-housing plan
Peter Dutton’s super-for-housing scheme will drive prices up between 7 and 10 per cent, analysis from the University of South Australia shows.
Doomsday prediction for Aussie house prices
Experts have revealed how much a house will likely cost in 2050 and the grim world that awaits Aussies in two short decades – and it makes for a depressing read.
‘Unsayable’ answer to Aussie dad’s question
An Aussie dad drew a standing ovation for a question on QandA about immigration. Now one panellist has revealed the ‘unsayable’ truth.
‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
ASX 200 snaps three day losing streak
Australia’s sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on the back of the major miners, as the price of gold and iron ore climbed throughout the trading day.
‘Shonky:’ Treasurer blasts $2.4bn GST loss
The annual GST carve-up is set to spark a brawl among state treasurers, with one state set to receive $2.4bn less in crucial funding.
Wild plan for GST and your super
A rising Labor star has listed two wild solutions to tame inflation – including forcing Aussies to stash more savings in super – in a bizarre clip shared online.
Australia urged to remain calm on Trump tariffs
The chief executive of one of the country’s largest banks said Australia should remain calm and use the Trump tariffs to our advantage.
Lambie slammed for wild Pine Gap threat
A former top Canberra boffin has blasted a call from senator Jacqui Lambie to use Australia’s Pine Gap intelligence asset to hit back at Donald Trump.
Rudd’s big ‘f**k you’ to Trump
The ambassador to the US says Australia won’t step back from its fight to get Donald Trump to drop tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium exports.
Trump tariffs keep ASX down again
Donald Trump’s tariffs are continuing to hit the Aussie sharemarket, with the value of coal companies falling, while investors look for a golden safe haven.
‘Our own tariffs:’ Aussies vow ban on US goods
Australians have come out in droves promising to stop purchasing American products, however one economist urged shoppers to “think strategically”.
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