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The Australian dollar is at a critical crossroads. Which way will it go?
The value of Australia’s currency could move significantly up or down depending on the direction of interest rates. But the global economic backdrop will also be crucial in determining its direction. Source link
US makes 'bold' grab for oil as markets brace for Monday
Oil futures do not trade until Monday, Australian time, and financial market participants are divided over whether there will be a spike or correction in the price of oil in Asian trade. Source link
Australian brands still dealing with 'the wild west' of Trump's tariffs
From de minimis to beef tariffs, Aussie exporters are preparing for another “wild” year. Source link
Australian prime beef producers brace for fresh China tariff pain
Australian cattle farmers producing wagyu and Angus beef are likely to be among the hardest hit by China’s 55 per cent tariff on exports exceeding a 205,000-tonne quota. Source link
Not a 'blip': Sydney and Melbourne property prices go into reverse
The red-hot Australian housing market is showing the first signs of easing since interest rates started rising in May 2022. Source link
Oil and gas giant knowingly shed kilograms of plastic into the ocean
Documents reveal one of Australia’s biggest oil and gas companies knowingly shed plastic into the ocean for two months before notifying the offshore regulator. Source link
Stocks that would have earned you the most money on the ASX in 2025
Several gold, lithium and other mining stocks have seen their share price double, and even triple, in 2025 as Australia’s share market has had a much better than expected year despite tariffs, economic uncertainty and Donald Trump’s ongoing unpredictability. Source link
One in two Queensland mechanics struggling to find skilled workers
The automotive repair industry says it is dealing with a major labour and skills shortage, and some mechanics are looking overseas for workers. Source link
'Shocking at every level': Watchdog deleted quotes after Sportsbet pressure
Gambling giant Sportsbet pressured the Australian Communications and Media Authority into “watering down” enforcement announcement, the ABC can reveal. Source link
How illegal gambling sites are benefitting from a network of illegitimate regulators
An ABC investigation has identified several individuals involved in a network of illegitimate corporate regulators and service firms. Source link