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 Sandbags are seen on a driveway at a home in the suburb of Nudgee Beach in Brisbane, Australia.

Insurance board issues advice ahead of Cyclone Alfred

The Insurance Council of Australia has shared an update after insurers met as Cyclone Alfred approaches, sharing advice with those in the path of its potentially destructive forces.

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Saputo Dairy Australia has sold its King Island Dairy business.

Century-old Tassie cheesemaker saved by last-minute buyer

Century-old Tasmanian cheesemaker King Island Dairy was due to close mid this year after its current owner announced in September it had been unable to find a buyer.

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The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index has dropped 125.2 points in early trading. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Trump’s tariff backflips plunge ASX deeper into sea of red

The Australian share market is on track for its worst close since September, after yet another backflip on tariffs from Donald Trump.

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Businesses are chasing the high-protein dollar.

The Economist: Cashing in on protein-rich

Move over low-fat, low-sugar — this latest food fad is already big business

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Star’s shares have been suspended from trade on the Australian Securities Exchange after it failed to lodge its half-year results last Friday.

Star says ‘no deal’ after talks to sell Brisbane casino

A Queensland coal magnate could emerge as an unlikely saviour for embattled casino operator Star Entertainment.

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Elon Musk has become progressively more involved in US politics and aligned with US President Donald Trump.

Are Musk’s antics behind Tesla’s tumbling sales Down Under?

Tesla sales in Australia have fallen off a cliff since 2024 in tandem with a broader automotive industry slump, more cash-conscious consumers and CEO Elon Musk’s growing involvement in US politics.

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Ex MAFS Brent Vitello

Aussies told not to buy from MAFS star’s controversial brand

The warning comes after multiple complaints about product quality and delivery delays.

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The changes proposed by APRA could force ‘significant’ financial institutions to engage with the regulator on succession planning and appointments.

APRA puts long-serving board member in its cross-hairs

Australia’s prudential regulator has proposed the biggest shake-up of board rules governing the banking, superannuation and insurance industries in more than a decade.

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Houses under construction in Australia

The States winning the housing race amid crisis

Apartment approvals are growing as the country tries build 240,000 new homes per year but the devil’s in the details.

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Star Entertainment Group shares have been placed in a pause on the ASX ahead of an announcement.

Star close to deal to sell casino and stay afloat

Cash-strapped Star Entertainment is set to offload its Brisbane casino in an 11th-hour deal that could rescue it from financial collapse.

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Donald Trump has issued a one month tariff exemption the the Big Three car makers. (AP PHOTO)

Trump grants tariff exemptions in one sector

Less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump warned Canada and Mexico that reciprocal tariffs would come into effect on April 2, he has granted exemptions that will delay implementation in one sector. 

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Federal Government’s spending addiction is a drag on the private sector.

Government’s spending addiction a drag on private sector

The Government’s interpretation of this situation is significant: If it wasn’t for public sector spending increases, the economy would be going backwards.

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Country Road Group is behind the eponymous fashion label and other well-known clothing and accessories brands

Cut-price fashion puts Country Road’s profit through wringer

Country Road Group — the company behind the eponymous fashion label and other well-known clothing and accessories brands — has blamed the discount-drenched retail environment for its profit slump.

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A workplace culture and leadership professional says working from home arrangements are hurting Aussie businesses.

Aussie expert’s stinging attack on working from home: ‘Don’t care’

It comes as the opposition flagged it would rope thousands of public servants back into the office with an election win.

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Thermomix 7 Unknown

Thermomix owner Vorwerk reveals big plans for Australia

The German company is dramatically increasing its number of sales advisers to take better advantage of Australia’s under-exploited sales potential.

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