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  • Thursday, 12 December, 2024
    Social Media
    Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies

    Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media content

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  • Thursday, 12 December, 2024
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    Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports team

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    Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

    Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

    Earth movers travel through the pit of an Iluka Resources mineral sands mine in Douglas, north of Hamilton, Australia
  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
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    Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

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  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
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  • Thursday, 28 November, 2024
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    Parliament passes central bank reform that will set up a new monetary policy board

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  • Wednesday, 27 November, 2024
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    Planned age restrictions increase pressure on tech companies to design ‘safe’ apps

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  • Friday, 22 November, 2024
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    Stand-off over UN climate summit host country for 2026

    Australia and Turkey vie for COP31 event that draws tens of thousands from almost 200 countries

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  • Thursday, 21 November, 2024
    Technology regulation
    Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

    Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

    Anthony Albanese
  • Thursday, 14 November, 2024
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    High childcare costs pose challenge for Australian business

    Despite government subsidies, the expense is pushing many women out of the workforce

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  • Thursday, 7 November, 2024
    Business InsightNic Fildes
    Spate of business scandals puts Australian boards on notice

    A common thread to the controversies has been whether oversight of the country’s largest companies has been bent to the will of powerful executives

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  • Monday, 4 November, 2024
    Mineral Resources Ltd
    Australian billionaire Ellison to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct

    Mineral Resources shares fall 10% after board concludes founder used company resources for personal benefit

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  • Friday, 1 November, 2024
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    Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

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  • Wednesday, 30 October, 2024
    Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

    Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’

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  • Tuesday, 29 October, 2024
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    PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

    Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

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  • Monday, 28 October, 2024
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    Australian businesses complain they are ‘public enemy number one’

    Labor government adopts increasingly populist position ahead of general election due in May

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  • Friday, 25 October, 2024
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    Hotelier Julia Ashwood talks taste

    The co-founder of Byron Bay’s Sun Ranch on seeing the sun rise, Shibuya Crossing and her suitcase essentials 

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  • Thursday, 24 October, 2024
    Technology sector
    Head of Australia’s largest listed tech group quits after reports on private life

    Billionaire Richard White steps down as WiseTech Global chief following 20% fall in company’s shares

    Richard White claps his hands in celebration after ringing the bell to commence trading at WiseTech's IPO launch at the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney on April 11 2016
  • Tuesday, 22 October, 2024
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    From the Venice Simplon-Orient‑Express to The Ghan Expedition, it’s never been easier, or chicer, to travel by rail. Here are the carriages to know

    Inside the Eastern & Oriental Express
  • Wednesday, 16 October, 2024
    Woodside Energy Group
    Australia’s Woodside Energy to end London listing

    Decision is latest hit to UK market’s status as a hub for natural resources groups

    A booth for Woodside Energy at the LNG 2023 energy trade show. The company's logo and name are prominently displayed on a wooden backdrop.
  • Tuesday, 15 October, 2024
    Australian politics
    Australia to ban ‘dodgy’ dynamic pricing after Green Day furore

    Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of election

    Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day performs On ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
  • Friday, 11 October, 2024
    FT SeriesHTSI autumn design issue 2024
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    The founder of Smart Design Studio talks taste

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  • Monday, 7 October, 2024
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  • Friday, 4 October, 2024
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    Maurice Terzini’s insider guide to Sydney

    The owner of Bondi Icebergs on the joys of Australia’s Emerald City

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