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Amid fits and starts, Australia’s energy transition turned a big corner in 2025, as renewables shot past fossil fuels despite demand records. Source link

Tenants are being forced to hand over excessive personal data when applying for rental properties, with new research warning that applicants’ personal information could be at risk. Source link

Inflation rose at the end of 2025, picking up more than forecast. The Consumer Price Index rose 3.8 per cent annually in December, up from 3.4 per cent in the year to November, adding to rate hike expectations. Source link

The Australian dollar has climbed to its highest level since February 2023 ahead of the latest ABS inflation data, which could further increase the odds of the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates at its policy meeting next week. Follow live. Source link

While the surging gold price has been a surprise, the driving forces behind it are not. Investors are losing faith in the United States and its role as the standard-bearer for global capitalism. Source link

The ASX 200 closed at levels last seen in late October, trading higher as gold and silver surge in price. See how the day unfolded plus insights from our business reporters on the ABC News markets blog. Source link

Hellyer Metals, which until recently operated Tasmania’s Hellyer gold mine, has gone into liquidation. But the company says the mine is unaffected because it is now operated by a different company. Source link

Gold surges to a record high above $US5,000 an ounce, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions. Source link

A constant battle of ideas reshapes the world we live in, and few groups have been more successful in winning the war than the little-known Atlas Network.  Source link

Furnished accommodation company ShareSorted was found in breach of its obligations related to at least two properties, but a lack of regulation allows them to continue to operate. Source link