$83 billion find throws market into frenzy
This buried treasure could up-end the global economy, with experts calling it one of the biggest finds in modern history.
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Historic deal following sacred site destruction
An Australian mining giant has inked a deal with traditional owners after the 2020 destruction of historic and sacred land.
Big call after Trump’s tariff blow
Donald Trump has stoked outrage after doubling the levy on Australia’s steel exports – but there still might be a “pathway” for an exemption.
Major decision made on gas project
A decision six years in the making has finally been made on one of the world’s largest and most controversial natural gas projects.
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Worker found dead on Aussie mine site
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An Australian company has made a global breakthrough that analysts claim to be a key step in diversifying a supply chain long dominated by China.
Hundreds face axe after smelter shutdown
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Aussies lose millions in Trump tariff chaos
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‘God help us’: Nats leader’s message
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Albo’s $1.2bn pledge amid tariff threat
The Albanese government will invest $1.2bn into Australia’s critical minerals supply, which will likely play a major role in negotiating a tariff carveout from the Trump administration.
Gas tech company ran ‘cartel’, court finds
An Australian oil and gas services company ran a cartel, trying to pull suppliers into illegal contracts, a court has found.
Dutton’s $600m vow to crucial state
The Coalition has vowed $600m to upgrade agriculture and resource routes in an attempt to regain crucial seats lost in the bloodbath 2022 election.
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.
Emergency as engine on charter flight fails
The engine on a charter flight in Western Australia has failed shortly after take off.
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