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Fuel prices were up 7.5 per cent as the Federal Government’s temporary tax relief was terminated.
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Matt Mckenzie

One more rate hike live despite slowing inflation

A further interest rate hike by the end of 2026 is a live threat for Aussie homeowners after improved inflation figures failed to impress economists.

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Wesfarmers and SQM's Mt Holland lithium venture.

Wesfarmers green lights $1.4b WA lithium expansion

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The supermarket giant is hiking the price of a household staple as its suppliers face ongoing fuel-related supply chain and operational cost pressures.

Coles to charge more for item bought by almost every shopper

Companies
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NAB is the latest bank to confirm it is joining the cull, after ANZ revealed it was slashing 3500 jobs and 1000 contractors.

NAB and ANZ job cuts are just the start of killing season

Companies
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Consumers are being urged to shop around for the best grocery deals, though Australia’s third-largest supermarket offers the greatest overall value.

Cheapest supermarket and average shop totals revealed

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Virgin Australia chief executive Dave Emerson.

Virgin spared war fuel bill shock, pays out first dividend

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Artists impression of Perth Park.

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WA Minister Stephen Dawson has told a global oil and gas conference the state can help address the world’s ‘crazy challenges’.
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WA can help solve world’s ‘crazy’ problems, Minister says

Europe
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Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison.

Ellison to reap $17m as MinRes swings to a huge profit

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The strong annual result concealed a sudden fall and recovery late in the financial year.

Is your super fund among this year’s best-performers list?

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Housing prices falling in Melbourne and Sydney The Nightly

Australian homeowners brace for pain as prices set to plunge

Australia
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What are the medical reasons that would allow you to access superannuation early? How do you do it? And is it worth the tax whack you’ll cop?

Is your dodgy knee worth the tax hit to access super early?

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Financial expert Rachel Cole has cautioned against panic selling investment properties as housing tax changes loom.

With property tax changes looming, is now the time to sell?

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Mineral Resources managing director Chris Ellison.

Ellison to reap $17m as MinRes swings to a huge profit

Mining
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Fortescue is also facing a class action lawsuit centred on sexual harassment at the company’s Pilbara iron ore mines.

Fortescue stands down exec embroiled in harassment probe

Mining
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Outgoing Northern Star CEO Stuart Tonkin

Gold mining boss’ whopping severance pay revealed

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BHP’s Olympic Dam copper mine in South Australia.
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BHP ready for copper boom as red metal proves king

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Chief executive Liz Westcott dropped the bombshell as Woodside delivered its first half results on Tuesday.

Woodside dumps billions from clean energy spending target

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International Energy Agency excecutive director Fatih Birol says coal will be boosted as a result of the geopolitical turbulence disrupting energy markets. 

Coal set for boost as geopolitical chaos rewrites energy map

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Santos boss Kevin Gallagher has been the sector’s most vocal critic of the Albanese Government’s gas reservation plans.

No major Santos project decisions for years after PNG FID

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The war on Iran is hitting US partners Australia and New Zealand among those racking up billions of dollars in higher fuel import costs after prices spiked with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia bleeds billions as Iran war sparks oil crisis

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