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Deciding debt is the path to power, Jim Chalmers has set a terrible example for future political leaders, writes Aaron Patrick.

Chalmers’ debt bill sets terrible example for future leaders

AARON PATRICK: Deciding debt is the path to power, Jim Chalmers has set a terrible example for future political leaders.

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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has little room to cut interest rates after the latest GDP data was released.

Historically weak growth numbers paint RBA into rates corner

Economic growth is still weak despite high inflation, limiting the Reserve Bank’s ability to cut interest rates.

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The Versace store in Miami.

Prada completes $2.2b purchase of long-time rival Versace

THE WASHINGTON POST: The sale has highlighted the stark differences in the fortunes of two of Italy’s most recognised fashion brands during the industry’s ongoing downturn.

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How a just a few small tweaks to your retirement planning strategy now can get you $68,000 a year for life when you give up the daily grind.

How a few tweaks could mean $68,000 a year in retirement

Q+A: Here’s how a just a few small tweaks to your retirement planning strategy now can get you $68,000 a year for life when you give up the daily grind.

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Reserve Bank of Australia chief Michele Bullock has conceded higher Government spending is keeping interest rates high.

RBA boss links Labor spending with higher interest rates

Reserve Bank of Australia chief Michele Bullock has conceded higher Government spending is keeping interest rates high. She made the admission after the Department of Finance revealed a bigger Budget deficit.

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Scammers were able to manipulate Southern Phone’s systems to bypass identity verification processes.  (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Telco slapped with $2.5 million fine over mobile phone scams

Scammers were able to bypass Southern Phone's identity verification systems for months, leading to customers being defrauded almost $400,000.

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Latest GDP figures are set to be reveal a growing economy thanks to Government spending.

Brakes on rates as economic growth hits the fast lane

The Reserve Bank may soon need to tap the brakes as Australia's economy approaches its speed limit as high government spending collides with low productivity.

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Bitcoin’s blues continue as wary investors keep selling.

Bitcoin flipped tail side up as quantum threat looms

The Bitcoin price is down 12 per cent in 2025 as worries around quantum computing put the brakes on a historic bull run and encourage profit taking.

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A senior Ubank leader has left the digital bank after a ‘highly disturbing’ incident at a Christmas party involving a junior colleague.

Banking exec ‘unseen’ since ‘disturbing image’ at Xmas party

A senior Ubank leader has left the digital bank after a ‘highly disturbing’ incident at a Christmas party involving a junior colleague.

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Port Pirie Smelter

Strike threat looms for bailout plant

Workers at Nyrstar’s troubled Port Pirie smelter in South Australia have voted to strike just months after the plant scored a big taxpayer-funded bailout.

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ANZ’s head of Australian economics Adam Boyton said an inflation spike in October meant it was no longer predicting relief in February next year.

ANZ issues grim forecast for interest rate cuts in 2026

ANZ has released its forecast for interest rates next year — and it is not good news for mortgage holders.

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Tom Seymour, chief executive officer of PwC Australia, attends a panel discussion during the AFR Summit in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg

Former PwC boss suspended by accountancy body over scandal

Chartered Accountants ANZ has suspended Tom Seymour for four years and fined him $15,000 following damning findings in July by the Tax Practitioners Board.

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The ASX-listed company operates 292 KFC fast food outlets in Australia, as well 79 in Europe.

Zinger kebabs help KFC operator Collins hit record sales

Australia’s biggest KFC operator Collins Foods says menu innovations — like its Habanero Hot and Crispy range and Zinger kebab — has helped the company deliver record half-year sales.

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Gemini 3 helped add $600 billion to Google’s value, but lacks common sense and struggles to explain complex technology.

Google’s successful AI chat bot is not as smart as it looks

Gemini 3 helped add $600 billion to Google’s value, but lacks common sense and struggles to explain complex technology.

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Australia is the world’s first democracy to ban its youth from popular social media services.

How Australia’s social media ban sparked worldwide trend

Big Tech says Australia’s move is bold — but warns verification will be costly, complex and easy for teens to dodge.

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