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Aussie shares fall as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs
The local share market has fallen even as Australia dodged being hit by higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on dozens of its trading partners. Near noon on Friday, …
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US tariff mercy ‘vindicates’ Australian trade diplomacy
Donald Trump has resisted pressure to increase tariffs on Australian goods in a “vindication” of the federal government’s diplomatic efforts, the trade minister says. While many new tariffs unveiled by …
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Millions of Australians at risk of financial hardship in retirement, new report warns
More than four million Australians are worried they won’t be able to afford retirement, according to new research that reveals a growing gap between retirement savings and financial security. A …
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Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty
Parents have been urged to hand in their children’s machetes and knives at amnesty bins as part of an Australian-first ban. A total of 45 police stations across Victoria will …
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Childcare worker charged for producing abuse material
An out-of-school care worker allegedly produced child abuse material of kids aged six and under while working across suburban schools. The man, 26, produced material of 10 victims while working …
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Australian shares slide as tariff shockwaves hit copper
The local share market has slipped from near-record levels as copper prices plunge following a surprise US tariff decision. At noon on Thursday the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 22.8 …
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Kostakidis fights back: Legal team seeks to dismiss hate speech claim as journalistic reporting
Mary Kostakidis and her legal team have formally requested for parts of her lawsuit surrounding her posts sharing a speech from the now deceased Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, to be …
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Former Adelaide GP banned for sexual misconduct dies in Indonesia
A former Adelaide doctor who was struck off the medical register over repeated sexual misconduct has died while overseas. According to The Advertiser, Bali police confirmed the death of Mario …
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Flight Centre profit down as Aussies stay close to home
Flight Centre says it will miss its already-downgraded profit forecast following a challenging fourth quarter during which travellers booked closer-to-home holidays or delayed plans entirely. Flight Centre had originally predicted …
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Hastie slams Zempilas over net zero position in party rift
As reported on the ABC, in an email sent to supporters earlier this week, Andrew Hastie expressed disappointment in Zempilas, following the WA Liberal State Council’s endorsement of a motion …