‘Wake up call’ every Aussie needs to hear
An Aussie finance guru has issued a grim warning, claiming the nation is “clearly asleep at the wheel” as the economy hangs in the balance.
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‘Disastrous’: Huge brand smashed by tariffs
One of America’s most iconic brands saw its share price plunge after US President Donald Trump announced some of the harshest tariffs.
Alarming interest rate prediction
Donald Trump has seriously shaken the global economy – and Aussies could soon be in the firing line for a surprising reason.
Labor, Coalition battle on national security
Australia’s position in the world is growing darker and now Labor and the Coalition will battle for votes on who can be trusted on national security. Here are the key policies.
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‘We are being forced to lie on our CV’
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Chalmers spruiks $177bn debt improvement
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia’s bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
ASX seesaws in trade on Monday
The Australian ASX200 has seesawed as markets await major economic updates, including just what Donald Trump will do next on tariffs.
Albo and Trump set for showdown
The Aussie PM and US President have taken radically different approaches in one key area – and both could spectacularly backfire.
Taylor fumbles key Coalition promise
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor appeared to repeatedly stumble over the cost of the Coalition’s flagship nuclear policy.
Flight attendant reveals ‘gobsmacking’ act
Drunk passengers, medical emergencies and blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. It’s all in a day’s work for Qantas and Virgin flight attendants.
Woolworths, Coles drives ASX higher
A rally in Woolworths and Coles shares on Friday helped the ASX finish higher on Friday, helping to lift the ASX to its best weekly gain in 2025.
Fresh warning as China sparks arms race
A massive arms race is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region as countries like Australia grow alarmed over the China threat.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
Interest rate cuts to ‘rain down on nation’
One of Donald Trump’s most shocking policies is about to hit Australia in a big way – and none of us will be immune from the aftermath.
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