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China's economic growth on target, declining birth rate hits A2 Milk shares — as it happened
ASX closed lower as Trump trade jitters renewed. China’s GDP came in line with expectations but other data is mixed. Source link
ASX-listed company on brink of collapse buries whistleblower complaint
An investigation into whistleblower allegations finds senior managers at a NSW coal mine were involved in a decision by the mine to award their own companies multi-million-dollar contracts. Source link
Melbourne goes from among the most to least expensive capital cities
Property analysts say a mix of economic conditions, policy settings and demographic shifts are among the reasons for the city’s subdued dwelling price growth in the past five years. Source link
AI is an ethical, social and economic nightmare and we're starting to wake up
As 2025 began, I thought humanity’s biggest problem was climate change. In 2026, AI is more pressing. Source link
NATO allies warn Trump of 'dangerous downward spiral' over Greenland threats
The US president says European countries will be hit with tariffs until a deal is struck that would see the Danish territory become an American possession. Source link
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