What Albo, Dutton will do to keep you safe
From Russia trying to sneak bombers onto Australia’s doorstep to Chinese warships lurking off the vast coastline, the country is staring down uncertain times.
Economy
Surprising items Aussies giving up
Supermarket giant Coles reveals the items Australians are cutting back on due to cost-of-living pressures.
ASX closes at fresh two month high
Soaring energy, utilities and information technology stocks drove the ASX200 higher on an overall positive day for the market.
‘Dumb, dangerous’: Guru slams election
One of Australia’s top finance gurus has torn shreds off Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese’s key policies.
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Grim update for one group of Aussies
Older Aussies say their biggest fear is running out of money in retirement, as cost of living continues to put pressures on household budgets.
‘Off the hook’: Trump’s bizarre tariff blow-up
Donald Trump himself has chimed in to add to his government’s mixed messaging on Chinese tariffs, which has left the business world baffled.
Grim call after the ASX surges
The Australian sharemarket market will likely remain volatile even after the ASX saw a $116bn rise in one day.
‘Sickly’: Huge call for soft drink tax
Doctors battling Australia’s chronic disease scourge want both major parties to implement a tax on ‘sickly’ soft drinks in a major pre-election wishlist.
‘Dwarfs Covid’: China act to tank Australia
The Australian economy is vulnerable to a recession larger than the global financial crisis on this simple act by China.
Trump’s tariffs flip flop: Was it planned or accidental?
Was President Donald Trump’s carrot and stick approach a tactical move in a broader economic masterstroke? Or did even the billionaire businessman fail to fully comprehend the chaos?
Aussie stocks soar on Trump tariff backdown
A relief rally added $116b in value to the Australian sharemarket on Thursday following Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from a global trade war.
‘Zero’: PM’s huge call on Trump tariffs
Anthony Albanese says Australia is committed to negotiating with Donald Trump on tariffs, but rebuffed China’s offer to “hold hands” in fighting against the measures.
Aldi urged to open in last Aussie state
The Greens have unveiled a $30m election pitch to lure discount retailers such as Aldi to Australia’s smallest state.
Key bills question left unanswered
Energy Minister Chris Bowen and coalition spokesman Ted O’Brien have held a testy debate on the key policy ahead of the May 3 election.
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