Agribusiness dishes out hard lessons from tariff pain
Throughout the history of food trade, tariffs have followed. That’s why its worth listening to the cooler heads at the farm gate.
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Tariff trauma’s personal for NAB chief Andrew Irvine
The boss of big-four bank NAB has more skin in the game than most in Donald Trump’s tariff war. There are also lessons for Australia out of this.
How looming super changes will impact you
Superannuation changes are on the way, battlelines have been drawn for the election, and experts say it pays to be prepared.
Investment winners: why women are making more money than men
No longer playing second fiddle to male money moves, females are firing up as investors and beating the blokes, new figures show.
Stock market bloodbath: Will Central Banks pivot to prevent recession?
As trade wars and stock market sell offs spark fears of economic meltdown, all eyes are on Central Banks and if they’ll pivot quickly enough to prevent a recession, writes Craig Tapping.
Cracks starting to appear in Trump’s economy
If the first casualty of trade wars are markets, Donald Trump’s tariffs are a stunning form of economic self-harm.
When stock markets collapse, this asset usually soars
Alarmed investors worried about years of ‘dead money’ if global markets collapse can look to history for answers – and one asset often thrives in a downturn, writes ASX Trader.
Retirement on hold at Mamma Rosa’s during tough times
The owners of a popular pizza store in Burnie put a for sale sign up in their store more than a year ago. That sign is still hanging.
Huon Aquaculture boss to exit after less than three years at helm
Henry Batista, the young CEO of one of Tasmania’s big three salmon companies, will leave the business this week to take on a plum role in Europe.
Investor Guide: Health & Biotech FY2025
In this special investor guide, health and biotech guru Tim Boreham leads Stockhead’s deep dive into the most cutting edge sector on the ASX.
Investor Guide: Gold & Copper FY2025
Stockhead’s writers – including mining guru Barry FitzGerald – take you inside the copper and gold markets, and zero in on juniors exploring for the next major mine.
Biotron may be superhero for HIV patients
A drug which could make a huge difference to HIV-1 infected people has returned promising results – driving up biotech Biotron’s share price by 15 per cent.
Is Trump’s tariff war a disaster for America’s future?
Trump’s tariff war isn’t just an economic misstep, it’s a self-imposed disaster that threatens to redefine America’s global standing, writes Nigel Green.
ASX rebounds on miners’ rally, shutdown eased
The ASX bounced back on Friday, with miners driving the rally. US shutdown fears eased and Myer and Liontown had a solid run.
Small-cap value is emerging in wake of market rout
‘Dumpster diving’ for small-cap opportunities is only for the bold, but the exercise can produce some tasty morsels at a knock-down price.
Taboo career making 24yo richer than 9-5ers
A young Aussie has revealed the reason she quit a great job and the big risk she took that has paid off.
Ex-Woolies boss’ surprise new gig
Woolworths’ former chief executive Brad Banducci – who resigned days after storming out of a trainwreck TV interview on the ABC’s Four Corners – has landed a new gig.
Global markets plunge after sell-off
Global X ETFS Senior Investment Strategist Billy Leung said the global market plunge could be attributed to multiple factors including valuations…
Clearance rates ‘a little bit softer’ across Australia
The Australian housing market has seen a slight softening in clearance rates, according to REA Group senior economist Angus Moore.
‘Naked’: 26yo shamed at supermarket
A young Aussie was minding her own business doing her grocery shopping when she was allegedly shamed over her outfit.
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.
Couple’s horror over little they can borrow
A young couple have revealed the meeting they had with a mortgage broker that left them feeling “cut down” and panicked.
Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell addresses The Australian’s Global Food Forum
Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell has spoken at The Australian’s Global Food forum, delivering a keynote address while also speaking in…
Global markets in ‘chaos’ amid US recession fears
Investors Mutual Investment Director Anton Tagliaferro discusses the current volatility and uncertainty of global markets, specifically relating…
$6000 boost for Aussie workers
Australian workers would ultimately be up to $6000 better off with a remarkably simple change to their pay, a minister said.
Opposition silent on $300 household energy bill rebate
The opposition is declining to say whether it will back another extension of the $300 rebate for energy household bills.
Food and agriculture brought to the forefront of public debate at the Global Food Forum
The Australian’s Global Food forum has brought food and agriculture to the forefront of public debate.
Chain on brink, $17.5m debt, 320 jobs at risk
A company that offers an essential service and employs more than 320 Aussies has been forced to call in administrators.
‘Un-Australian’: Nation turns on bakery
There are calls to boycott a mining industry veteran’s bakery on the Gold Coast over an alleged “un-Australian” move – but he says they’ve got it all wrong.
Australia urged to remain calm on Trump tariffs
The chief executive of one of the country’s largest banks said Australia should remain calm and use the Trump tariffs to our advantage.
‘Shonky:’ Treasurer blasts $2.4bn GST loss
The annual GST carve-up is set to spark a brawl among state treasurers, with one state set to receive $2.4bn less in crucial funding.
Renewable energy good for turning ‘the toaster on occasionally’
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie hits out at Labor’s energy plan, claiming renewable energy is good for turning “the toaster on occasionally”…
‘Shonky:’ Treasurer blasts $2.4bn GST loss
The annual GST carve-up is set to spark a brawl among state treasurers, with one state set to receive $2.4bn less in crucial funding.
Expert panellists gather at the Global Food Forum
The Australian’s 2025 Global Food Forum is underway in Melbourne.
‘Inherently inflationary’: Concern over tariffs on price of goods globally
United States Studies Centre Director of Research Jared Mondschein says tariffs are “inherently inflationary”.
Lambie slammed for wild Pine Gap threat
A former top Canberra boffin has blasted a call from senator Jacqui Lambie to use Australia’s Pine Gap intelligence asset to hit back at Donald Trump.
Trade minister spruiks ‘Feed Australia’ strategy at Global Food Forum
Trade Minister Don Farrell spruiks a new national food strategy “Feeding Australia” during The Australian’s Global Food Forum.
Food is the ‘biggest’ and ‘fastest growing’ part of the economy
Visy Chairman Anthony Pratt says food manufacturing and farming have become the “biggest and fastest growing” part of the economy as he spoke…
Shorten urges Aus ‘fight back’
The former senior minister has offered his colleagues some free advice after the US hit Australia with sweeping steel and aluminium tariffs.
The Australian’s Global Food Forum taking place in Melbourne today
The Australian’s 2025 Global Food Forum is taking place in Melbourne today.
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