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Hundreds gather to protest fishing ban as premier defends 'tough decisions'
Around 200 disgruntled fishers have journeyed through the streets of Perth to protest against the state government’s decision to ban demersal fishing, as the WA Premier Roger Cook confirmed he planned to meet with the industry. Source link
BHP gains ground as CBA loses market share in battle of corporates
The year is barely underway but already there’s a power struggle between our biggest corporations as they fight it out for line honours. Source link
Jim Chalmers defends Fed boss Jerome Powell as Trump attacks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends US central bank boss Jerome Powell as professional and diligent after the Trump administration launched a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair. Source link
Live: Aussie dollar closes in on 70 US cents, Wall Street rallies on AI chips
The Australian dollar jumps again on potentially more dovish policy from the US Federal Reserve, while Taiwan and the US have struck a major semiconductor deal. Follow the day’s events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Workers lose pay, super as NDIS provider collapses
Up to 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay, super and entitlements after the collapse of a large disability support provider operating in New South Wales. Source link
Zone RV in liquidation as police confirm fraud investigation
The luxury caravan manufacturer will be wound up, with liquidators promising to step up their investigation into allegations against Zone RV director David Biggar. Source link
'Heartbroken' farm workers chase $260,000 in unpaid wages
According to court documents, at least 20 workers are owed money for the work they did in late 2023 on Corrigan’s Farm in south-east Melbourne, which experts say is part of a bigger problem that sees tens of millions in missing cash disappear into the black economy. Source link
Satellite pics show lone tree at centre of probe into Alcoa's WA operations
WA’s environmental regulator is investigating an alleged breach of Alcoa’s state-imposed mining conditions which, if proven, would make it illegal for the company to continue some of its mining operations. Source link
Live: Deal gives workers a role in AI revolution, say ACTU, Microsoft
Australia’s peak union body moves to shore up tech, creative and media jobs, while the ASX is flat after another Wall Street slide. Follow the day’s events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Rental market growth stalls as tenants hit limit of what they can pay
Australia’s rental market is “starting to rebalance” with prices flat in some capital cities but affordability remains a concern, according to Domain, which says an annual salary of $100,000 is needed to live comfortably. Source link