Twist in Australia’s Trump tariff saga
A proclamation signed by Donald Trump has revealed a surprise issue, hours after the PM asked the President for an exemption on steel and aluminium exports.
Manufacturing
‘Stand up’: Turnbull’s Trump advice to PM
Malcolm Turnbull says Australia should not expect the US to not impose tariffs just because of the “special relationship” between the countries.
Trump makes huge call on big Aussie deal
President Donald Trump has revealed where he stands on a major partnership with Australia after the Albanese government delivered a $798m payment.
Warning over mass Aussie skill shortage
Alarm bells have been raised over fears Australia will face a mass skill shortage across key industries, unless slipping education standards are halted.
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ASX trades flat ahead of US rate cut
The ASX 200 traded slightly down ahead of a major decision by the US Federal Reserve, just after the market hit a four-day high.
ASX falls to fresh four-week low
The ASX 200 has continued to suffer major headaches amid falling iron ore prices – with the market falling to a fresh four-week low.
Historic first for Aussie space industry
An Australian company has been given first-of-its-kind approval to launch a rocket out of a small Queensland town.
Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’
The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.
Retail gives ASX a bump up
The gift-giving season has shunted the ASX to a marginal gain on Monday as oil uncertainty buried many of the big players.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
Mortgage holders and business owners should not hold their breath for any interest rate relief on Tuesday.
‘97 times’: Albo’s reminder of broken promise
As the federal election looms, Peter Dutton has used a three-year anniversary to attack Anthony Albanese over a broken promise.
‘Sold out’: Greens lashed on housing
The Greens have been accused of selling out in agreeing to back Labor’s Help To Buy bill, with the Liberal Party vowing to repeal the law if they win the election.
Aus clothing empire collapses owing $250m
A huge Australian clothing conglomerate is in voluntary administration, owing nearly $250m.
State’s crackdown on ‘dodgy’ builders
One Aussie state has made a huge move to crack down on unregistered tradies ripping off homeowners – urging people to “dob” them into an anonymous tip off line.
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