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ASX falls from record high as gold and silver prices plunge — as it happened
The Australian share market falls after the spot price of gold and silver experienced their worst single day in years, all while solid corporate earnings on Wall Street drove the Dow Jones index to its highest level ever. Source link
Gas giant Inpex under investigation after admitting to emissions error
The NT government has opened an investigation into oil and gas giant Inpex after the company admitted it has been under-reporting potentially toxic emissions from its flagship Ichthys LNG plant on Darwin Harbour. Source link
Building a house in Australia is slower than it was a decade ago
Industry experts warn – despite improvements – Australia will fail to meet its housing targets if skills shortages and regulatory barriers are not addressed. Source link
Critical minerals deal tipped to unlock Australia's 'next chapter of prosperity'
Australian critical minerals companies could expect more international and domestic investment in producing and processing following the deal, experts say, however, more investment is needed in refineries and magnet production. Source link
Rex Airlines finds US buyer after voluntary administration
Regional Express Airlines has found a buyer after the company went into voluntary administration last July. Source link
Trump's take on China should shift the tone of war talk in Australia
Trump’s remarks downplaying the threat of confrontation over Taiwan are highly significant for Australia. They should also shift the tone of much of the strategic discussion among China hawks on the prospects of imminent war. Source link
RACQ issues apology to customers after insurance notice bungle
RACQ is facing allegations that more than half a million renewal notices were misleading or false, following an ABC investigation into its insurance arm. Source link
Theme park forced to move thousands of EVs after resident complaints
Jamberoo Action Park’s car park has been used to store BYD electric vehicles, but not for much longer. Source link