Business

BHP is escalating an appeal against a landmark Fair Work Commission ruling to the High Court, claiming the precedent that has been set will “drag” down productivity across the mining industry.

More than 70 DroneShield employees are being showered with another windfall, poised to rake in $41 million of free shares as lucrative revenue-linked stock rewards keep delivering.

DIMITRI BURSHTEIN & PETER SWAN: Australia doesn’t need lectures from debt-laden, high-taxing, bureaucracy-loving Europe on how to run its economy.

Myer is overhauling the fashion department at all its stores in a move their boss hopes will entice younger customers.

THE ECONOMIST: The Apple-Android duopoly is under attack from OpenAI, Meta and Amazon.

Gold has extended a record-breaking rally as chaos sowed by the erratic policy making of US President Trump encouraged investors to seek safety in the precious metal.

Donald Trump has accused China of taking over another country through ‘deals’, sparking one prime minister to speak out and walk away from a free trade agreement.

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

Australia’s major telcos have copped an international pasting, with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development calling out high prices, poor service and a lack of help for country customers.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Billions of dollars are trading hands on sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, where people bet on everything from Taylor Swift’s wedding date to election outcomes.

Delivery now accounts for nearly 30 per cent of Guzman’s total Australian sales in the first-half, making it a key growth driver for the Mexican-themed chain.

Tim Ayres has remained tight-lipped on the possibility of a new trade clash with China after steel manufacturers called for tariffs and quotas.

Social video platform company TikTok has signed agreements with major investors to form a new TikTok US joint venture.

THE ECONOMIST: Netflix and Paramount have been chasing Warner Bros like a pair of Wile E. Coyotes in pursuit of the Road Runner.

Influential analyst Macquarie is tipping a rebound for Premier Investments amid strong demand for Peter Alexander and says the string of executive departures at Smiggle is less of an overhang for the group.