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Australian EV owners deal with 'range anxiety'. China has almost eliminated it
You can swap an empty electric vehicle battery in about four minutes in China. It is part of how China has come to dominate the EV industry. Source link
Plastic waste burning trial at cement factory prompts backlash
A major cement manufacturer has been allowed to burn more plastic waste for fuel at its Adelaide site in a decision a local council is seeking to challenge in court. Source link
Uranium export deal sparks talk of opportunities for Broken Hill
Australia’s trade deal to supply India with unenriched uranium sparks conversations about potential new mining opportunities in Broken Hill. Source link
US launches further strikes on Iran as Tehran attacks oil tankers
The US launches a new round of air strikes on Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has immobilised two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
Fears massive US private lending market sinking
The corporate regulator is concerned about the risks posed by private credit for Australians with superannuation. Source link
ASX slips, oil jumps, markets remain on edge as war and AI worries drag down sentiment — as it happened
The ASX edged lower as markets fret about war and inflated AI valuations. Look back on how the session unfolded on our markets blog. Source link
Australia is making humanoid robots in the midst of its AI reckoning
Australia this week made an important step forward in grappling with the AI revolution. Meanwhile, in Melbourne a company is making humanoid robots. Source link
Sara Albrecht took on Trump's tariffs. She got 'violent' calls
When a law centre decided to fight Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, it was acutely aware of possible “retaliation” from a president who takes matters “personally”. Source link
'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects
There are calls for the government to dump a scheme that has more than doubled the cost of some degrees. Source link
China has stockpiled 'huge quantities' of frozen beef for this moment
As imports from Australia hit a wall because of large tariffs, China turns to its historically high stockpile of frozen beef. Source link