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Frank Chung is a senior journalist at news.com.au covering topics including local and international breaking news, politics, culture, media and technology. In his previous role as finance editor he wrote about economics, retail, industrial relations, small business, consumer affairs and real estate.

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World Markets

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on March 7, 2025, in New York City. Wall Street stocks rose early March 7, digesting a mixed jobs report as markets seek a pivot from a rough period amid tariff uncertainty. The US added 151,000 jobs last month, up from January's revised 125,000 figure, but fewer than analysts estimates as unemployment ticked higher. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

US stocks wiped out, Trump recession looms

US stocks have plummeted in the worst day since 2020, as the global tariff war heats up and Donald Trump doesn’t rule out a recession.

US Politics

Elon Musk arrives for meetings with Republican members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 5, 2025. Musk is scheduled to meet with members of the Senate Republican Steering Committee in the afternoon and members of the House Republican Conference in the evening. (Photo by Alex WROBLEWSKI / AFP)

‘Nobody’: Elon erupts in fiery Trump meeting

Elon Musk reportedly clashed with senior Trump officials at an explosive cabinet room meeting on Thursday, as the President moved to rein in DOGE’s power.

Space

Musk’s Starship breaks apart after launch

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has suffered another setback after its Starship rocket broke apart for the second launch in a row.

Costs

Ominous stock market sign as Alfred arrives

As millions of residents brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Friday, experts have issued an ominous warning as the stock market reacts.

Environment

Hidden detail as mega cyclone misses Aus

Queenslanders are being urged to steer clear of the coast this weekend as Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings powerful waves.

EXCLUSIVEHealth Problems

A North Richmond resident has documented the daily reality of living near Melbourne's controversial 'safe' injecting room, where addicts are regularly seen shooting up on the street and erratic drug users terrorise locals. Picture: news.com.au

Horror in Melbourne’s drug-riddled suburb

Addicts shooting up in the street, daily assaults and home invasions. This is the reality of life in Melbourne’s “drug Disneyland”. Warning: GRAPHIC

BREAKINGHealth Problems

DAILY TELEGRAPH - 21st February 2024 - Nurses protest outside the Northern Beaches HospitalPic by : Brendan Read

Newborn dies at Northern Beaches Hospital

A troubled NSW hospital has been hit with a fresh tragedy after a newborn baby died over the weekend.

News Life

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Welcome to Country is performed during the 2025 Toyota AFL Indigenous All Stars match between the Indigenous All Stars and the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Council erupts on Welcome to Country vote

A Sydney council has come to a conclusive decision over a call to ditch Welcome to Country ceremonies — and things got heated.

Health Problems

North Richmond residents continue to raise concerns about overdoses and ongoing safety issues nearby the injecting room.

‘Disneyland for drug users’: Suburb in crisis

A Melbourne suburb has turned into a “Disneyland for drug users”, as a major government agency pulls out due to escalating violence.

Retail

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 25: Coffee is served at a Starbucks coffeeshop on February 25, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Starbucks announced in an email made public yesterday that it will cut 1,100 jobs companywide and eliminate from its menu several drinks to speed customer service. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Why Starbucks is in trouble in Australia

Struggling American coffee giant Starbucks is slashing jobs and cutting back its “complex” drinks menu as it battles falling sales.

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