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ew BlueScope chief executive Tania Archibald.

SGH, Steel Dynamics lob new $15b offer on BlueScope

The revised bid is a “best and final” $32.25 a share offer that values Australia’s biggest steel maker at $15 billion.

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Data on wages is expected to show the pay for most workers isn't keeping up with inflation.

Inflation set to outpace wage growth despite pay bumps

December wage data is set to remain stable, even though large sections of the workforce pocketed a rise in their weekly pay.

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It is the second major hit to households in the past two weeks after the Reserve Bank lifted official interest rates by 25 basis points, pushing mortgages higher.

Health insurance premiums set for biggest rise in nine years

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says premiums will increase by an average 4.41 per cent from April, up from the previous year’s 3.73 per cent rise.

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Baby Bunting’s nine revamped “stores of the future” are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent

Baby store refits delivers 'halo effect' for retailer

Baby Bunting's nine revamped ‘stores of the future’ are delivering the goods, helping the baby goods retailer grow overall same-store sales by 4.7 per cent.

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Supermarket giant Coles has fired back over price jumps on household essentials marketed with a Down Down promotion, arguing they represented “genuine” cost increases.

Coles hits back on price jump claim

Supermarket giant Coles has fired back over price jumps on household essentials marketed with a Down Down promotion, arguing they represented ‘genuine’ cost increases.

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Outgoing Austal USA president Michelle Kruger, right, with Austal chief executive Paddy Gregg at the company’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard.

Austal USA chief boss retiring after accounting gaffe

Michelle Kruger is stepping back from leadership of the flagship shipbuilding business ahead of retiring on June 1, leaving it to be run by its chief operating officer.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos- JULY 30, 2025. CLIMATE CHANGE. Protesters outside Santos building Adelaide. Environmentalists take action in response to the catastrophic fish kill that has been going on for months in SA waters RoyVPhotography

Court sinks Santos greenwashing claim

A Federal Court judge has dismissed claims that Adelaide energy company Santos had green-washed its net zero target and the impact of gas.

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The belief that higher taxes reliably deliver lower prices, or stronger economic performance is deeply flawed. No country has ever taxed its way to prosperity. 

Why CGT hike won’t help young Aussies into homes

The belief that higher taxes reliably deliver lower prices, or stronger economic performance is deeply flawed. No country has ever taxed its way to prosperity. 

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BHP’s share price has surged on the back of a copper resurgence.

‘Future metal’: BHP bets big on copper as AI demand surges

Copper is now ahead of iron ore as the biggest contributor to BHP’s profit and its chief executive suggests it’s great news for shareholder returns.

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Goldman Sach has bet on tech’s winners in AI.

Goldman Sachs bets on tech’s winners and losers from AI

Goldman Sachs has bet on tech’s winners in AI and warned investors that some beaten-up software stocks may have further to fall.

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RBA hints at another rate rise in 2026 with inflation high.

RBA flags more rate rises as high inflation lingers

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted another rate rise this year was likely, with the minutes of its February meeting revealing board members are concerned about inflation remaining high until late 2028.

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Copper has contributed the largest share of BHP's overall earnings, CEO Mike Henry says. (Aap/AAP PHOTOS)

BHP’s union ‘explosion’ fears as copper overtakes iron ore

WA iron ore no longer makes up the lion’s share of BHP’s earnings and boss Mike Henry ‘fears’ an ‘explosion’ of union activity will stifle long-term investment in the business unit.

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