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Qantas has confirmed the extent of data stolen in the cyberattack on a third-party call centre.

Qantas reveals what was stolen from customers in cyberattack

Qantas customer need to check their emails urgently as the airlines contacts 5.7 million people, confirming dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers and more have been stolen by cyber criminals.

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Australia’s central bank has left indebted households and businesses waiting longer for much-needed relief with its decision to keep the cash rate unchanged.

Disappointment as RBA shocks markets, leaves rates on hold

Australia's central bank has left indebted households and businesses waiting longer for much-needed relief with its decision to keep the cash rate unchanged.

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Michele Bullock has detailed why the RBA kept rates on hold.

Aussies snubbed, RBA split: Why Bullock held cash rate

JACKSON HEWETT: Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has joined her global peers in adopting caution in keeping rates on hold, as turmoil in the RBA ranks sparks division.

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Of course big companies are avoiding investment in Australia, the Government are making it too hard.

Macquarie investing in run-down US dump? Something is wrong

ANDREW CARSWELL: There is not much to get you excited in Ellendale, North Dakota, so it seems a strange place for Australia’s own Macquarie Group to invest $5 billion, then again, it doesn’t.

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NAB said business conditions were ‘stabilising, if not starting to turn around after a disappointing start to the year.’

Businesses showing signs of a revival as conditions lift

Australian businesses are showing signs of a revival after a rocky start to 2025, with new bank data suggesting conditions are ‘stabilising, if not starting to turn around.’

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Minerals Council of Australia Chief Executive Tania Constable at WA Mining Cleb lunch at Optus Stadium Andrew Ritchie

Fair Work ruling puts resources industry in limbo

Business groups have roundly criticised a Fair Work Commission ruling in favour of unions against BHP, as mining and energy companies scramble to figure out what the landmark decision means for them.

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The Reserve Bank has kept the official interest rate on hold.

Rates shock: RBA defies markets to hold interest rates

Michele Bullock says the Reserve Bank wants to make sure inflation has been “nailed” after defying markets to hold interest rates steady today.

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THE ECONOMIST: As the boundary between retail and social media blurs, celebrities are reshaping the world of consumer goods.

Kim Kardashian and the age of the celebrity brand

THE ECONOMIST: As the boundary between retail and social media blurs, celebrities are reshaping the world of consumer goods.

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Presentation notes to be used by new chair Malcolm Bundey in meetings with investors and proxy advisers this week says Mr Ellison’s planned exit timeline is being ‘reviewed’.

MinRes cast doubts over Chris Ellison departure

Presentation notes to be used by new chair Malcolm Bundey in meetings with investors and proxy advisers this week says Mr Ellison’s planned exit timeline is being ‘reviewed’.

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock, US President Donald Trump

RBA faces tough decision amid global uncertainty

JACKSON HEWETT: As global tensions rise, the Reserve Bank weighs its options amid fresh challenges. Today’s decision could signal a new direction for Australia’s economy in uncertain times.

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Anthony Albanese has confirmed he is travelling to China where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping.

Albanese set to travel to Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed his visit to China from Saturday, when he is heading to Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu.

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Wall Street's major indexes have closed lower after the announcement of hefty US tariffs. (AP PHOTO)

Wall street slides as Trump posts tariffs on social media

US shares have fallen further from recent record highs after the announcement of hefty tariffs against US trading partners, while Tesla has again plunged.

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Australians are pulling the trigger on property purchases before prices climb even higher as mortgage-holders await confirmation of a fresh rate cut.

Buyers rush to market before rate cuts send prices soaring

Australians are pulling the trigger on property purchases before prices climb even higher as mortgage-holders await confirmation of a fresh rate cut.

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President Donald Trump has whacked South Korea and Japan with 25 per cent tariffs. (AP PHOTO)

Donald Trump serves up new tariffs

US President Donald Trump has placed a 25 per cent tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea and tariffs on a handful of other countries.

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