ASX 200 rally fades as Middle East flares again
NAB, CBA bosses detail housing crisis pain points. Hanwha seeks FIRB nod for Austal stake boost. Coal miner New Hope’s $100m buyback. Active Super members to bear greenwashing penalty burden.
China Ties
‘Astonishing’ snub at heart of curious Socceroos squad selection
While the Socceroos squad may have already been named for this month’s World Cup qualifiers, Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde believe a couple of in-form young guns are unlucky omissions. It’s all in The Tackle.
ASX 200 scores two-day gain; miners, energy stocks lift; MinRes soars
China’s economic data beats estimates. Star’s former executives expose alleged internal fails. Suitor Ramelius falls as $2bn bid lifts Spartan. Smartpay’s best day in months as Tyro, unnamed rival suitor circle. Woodside gets its first China LNG customer.
Canada shows how far out of his depth Albanese is with Trump
Donald Trump’s worsening relations with Canada should disabuse Australia of any idea that the US sees mutual value in defence and trade partnerships.
Doohan disaster: Pressure builds on Aussie after Melbourne wipeout
After fending off ongoing speculation about his Formula 1 future all week, Aussie Jack Doohan will have more questions to answer after a disastrous result in Melbourne.
China is a manipulator of critical minerals, Linda Reynolds says
Northern Minerals’ experience trying to get Chinese-linked investors off its register gives weight to Senator Linda Reynolds’ claim the company is caught in a proxy war between Australia and China.
Is it still worth getting a desktop – even an Apple one?
The world’s most valuable company released its latest MacBook Air and Mac Studio on the same day. Here’s how the unlikely pair stack up, and which Apple computer is right for you.
China urges end to ‘illegal’ sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks
China urged an end to ‘illegal’ sanctions on Iran as it hosted diplomats for talks that Beijing hopes will restart long-stalled negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program.
Nation needs new markets to beat destructive tariffs
As the Prime Minister says, the US President’s moves are ‘not those of a friend’. The possibility of further tariffs suggests the 2005 Australia-US free trade agreement is no longer worth the paper it was printed on.
Rare earths group’s Chinese investors defy Chalmers order
China-linked investors are defying orders from the Albanese government to sell shares in Northern Minerals’ strategically important rare earths project.
AVZ breaks silence over US talks on Congo lithium project
Perth-based AVZ Minerals has revealed more detail over its legal victory on controversial lithium project claimed by China in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Forget China or Trump tariffs. We’re our own worst enemy
An adversary that wanted us to be weaker would thrill at the harm we do to ourselves.
Tehran eyes China, Russia after Trump’s threats on nuclear deal
Ayatollah Khamenei has bristled after the US president, in a letter, threatened Iran with military action if it refused to negotiate a new deal.
Expert’s huge warning on AUKUS
A US defence consultant has warned Australia against ‘overestimating’ Washington’s commitment to its defence.
Energy shock treatment keeps coming for Bowen
Ideological fascination has been allowed to derail common sense.
Commission moves fast to impose dumping duties
The federal government has fast-forwarded dumping duties on steel imports from China, issuing a warning to importers following America’s decision to impose tariffs on steel imports.
Trading places: farmers win from Beijing’s new row
Beijing’s strikes on America and Canada have created opportunities for Australian farmers, which could further widen as China targets US agricultural exporters in its trade war with Donald Trump.
China v Congo: the fallen miner chasing an improbable African prize
The Trump administration is set to intervene on behalf of AVZ to ensure the lion’s share of the Manono lithium project stays out of Chinese hands.
China’s thirst for dairy a boon for our farmers
Cream, cheese, yoghurt and milk are increasingly finding their way into Chinese shopping trolleys, which creates a significant opportunity for Australian dairy producers.
Turn to Europe, Go8 unis urge, as US issues ‘show cause’ letters
Top research universities ask the government to ‘strengthen funding ties with Europe’ as Trump administration asks research collaborators to declare links to China and if they comply with DEI policies.
China’s ‘wolf warriors’ scent opportunity from US-EU rift
China is on a charm offensive in Europe and Beijing’s pledges of eternal friendship are resonating with diplomats humiliated by Trump’s ‘America First’ approach to global diplomacy.
Dutton calls on PM to sack Bowen ‘today’ after new power bill shock
The Opposition Leader says warnings that electricity prices are set to rise by up to 9pc show Labor’s renewables push is not working and Chris Bowen’s tenure as Energy Minister has been a ‘disaster’.
Zuckerberg ‘a Chinese appeaser’
Facebook considered granting Beijing access to users’ data in order to gain a foothold in the Chinese market, a whistleblower has claimed.
US posture on Aussie lithium miner to raise heat with China
The US will challenge China over an embattled Australian company’s claim to a huge lithium deposit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Tariff spat a sideshow to decoupling of US-China economies
If Mark Carney – a long-time climate change advocate – can announce the scrapping of Canada’s carbon tax, surely Albanese and Dutton can acknowledge things must change in this country.
Sydney defender looms as Socceroos bolter
With a host of Socceroos defenders injured, a recent addition to Sydney FC’s squad has emerged as an option for national team coach Tony Popovic.
Turnbull’s timing is ill-considered and the implications for Australia are real
By comparing Donald Trump unfavourably with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malcolm Turnbull has invited the US President into Australian politics at a delicate moment.
US, China discuss Trump-Xi summit for June
Talks on a potential summit in the month when both leaders celebrate birthdays signal a willingness from both sides to inject some goodwill in the relationship amid trade tensions.
First look: Is Apple’s new iPad Air worth it?
There are now six types of iPads to chose from, with the Air sitting between the pricey Pro and standard model. Confused what to buy? Here’s our cheat sheet.
UN urged to examine Julie Bishop’s interests
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has been urged to investigate alleged conflicts of interest arising out of Julie Bishop’s role as UN envoy for Myanmar and her private consultancy work for a consortium with links to Beijing-backed companies.
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