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Valerina Changarathil reports on a wide range of news and issues relating to businesses in South Australia across start-ups, technology developers, biotechs, mining and energy companies, agriculture and food, and tourism.

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Rates around the world are likely to be rising next year while commodities like silver continue to benefit from investor nerves over challenged economies.

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Nation’s debt blows out as spending continues to outstrip revenue

As Jim Chalmers looks for savings in the lead-up to his mid-year budget update this month, the independent fiscal scorekeeper has painted a worse-than-expected picture of the nation’s bottom line.

Matthew Cranston, Thomas Henry, Jack Quail, James Glynn, Ben Packham and Valerina Changarathil

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It's the second day of a court hearing into ASIC's $240m fine on ANZ, led by chief executive Nuno Matos.

‘Taking a lot on faith’: ASIC’s lack of compliance action against ANZ

Corporate regulator ASIC taken to task over what the regulator has done to ensure ANZ, led by new chief Nuno Matos, does not repeat its past failures.

David Rogers and Valerina Changarathil

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Investors are parsing through updates on ANZ, led by CEO Nuno Matos, and results delivered by Collins Foods boss Xavier Simonet.

Collins down despite guidance upgrade; court probes ANZ actions

The fast-food group’s underlying interim profit rose to $30.8m, but its bigger wage underpayments hit is concerning. ANZ queried about ‘egregious’ conduct that triggered $240m fine.

David Rogers and Valerina Changarathil

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Australian hospitality and gambling executive, Bruce Mathieson Jnr Picture: Supplied.

ASX apologises for ‘disruption’, Star board shake up

The ASX has partially restored the publication of company announcements and struggling Star Entertainment’s board has a new chairman, as US giant Bally’s installs two new directors.

David Rogers and Valerina Changarathil

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WiseTech founder Richard White, Amanda Bardwell

WiseTech, Woolworths lead large-cap gains

The ASX 200 index closed flat, but billionaire Richard White’s software giant WiseTech had another solid rise, while retailer Woolworths had its best day in months.

David Rogers and Valerina Changarathil

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