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Meta faces the prospect of a US court forcing it to sell off some of its platforms. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessPremiumMeta's landmark trial could dismantle huge tech empire

Meta faces a historic antitrust trial which may force it to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought that have become social media powerhouses.

Martyn Landi

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newsPremiumMajor bank’s huge cash backflip

In a major win for cash advocates a big four bank has reversed its plan to close down three previously abandoned banking facilities.

Cameron Micallef

The Prime Minister on Sunday unveiled a plan to build 100,000 new homes over five years to address supply and allow many to buy with only a 5 per cent deposit, while the Opposition Leader announced a mortgage tax deduction scheme to help first-home buyers with affordability.

Federal election 2025CommentsFirst-home buyers at the centre of Federal election

First-home buyers were central to the Federal election campaigns of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on Monday as they both started week three selling their latest headline policies. 

Caitlyn Rintoul and Ellen Ransley

Hopes are evaporating that Chinese stimulus can spark a lasting rebound in luxury.

RetailPremiumLVMH earnings to test luxury’s nerves after tariff pain

Europe’s luxury-goods stocks have had a turbulent start to the year, giving investors plenty to consider heading into first-quarter results from sector bellwether LVMH.

Kit Rees

Kula Gold launched an initial air core drilling at the historic Mt Palmer gold mine in March, which it followed with a reverse circulation program that nailed shallow high-grade gold results.

Kula drill program hits gold to a heady 23.4g/t near Southern Cross

Kula Gold has nailed good gold results from a stage two drilling program at its Mt Palmer gold mine, near Southern Cross, with a best hit of 18m at 4.7g/t gold from surface that includes 3m at 23.4g/t gold.

Doug Bright

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Greatland Gold CEO Shaun Day.

GoldCommentsPremiumGreatland Gold douses hopes of blockbuster IPO in ASX move

Forrest empire-backed Greatland Gold is getting organised for an Australian Securities Exchange debut by late June.

Simone Grogan

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MarketsPremiumASX soars on latest Trump announcement

The ASX 200 continues its relief rally on Monday following the latest back down from US President Donald Trump.

Cameron Micallef

Xi Jinping has called out Donald Trump's tariff strategy, saying there are no winners in trade wars.

world politicsCommentsWill Trump’s tariffs push iPhone prices sky high?

The White House says President Donald Trump believes the U.S. has the workforce and resources to bring smartphone manufacturing — including the Apple iPhone — back to American soil.

Warren Masilamony

Sydney's business community has teamed up with a squash association to draw people into the CBD. (Jack Gramenz/AAP PHOTOS)

EconomyPremiumPop-up squash to help staff bounce back into city life

A temporary court has been set up in the heart of Australia's biggest city in the hope of enticing CBD workers with an opportunity for quick fun and exercise.

Jack Gramenz

The new round of tariffs the US has imposed lifts duties on China to an eye-watering 145 per cent. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessChina's exports jump in temporary boost amid trade war

China's exports jumped 12.4 per cent in March from a year earlier as companies rushed to beat increases in US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo

A Toyota Corolla hybrid vehicle tested by the Australian Automobile Association in Victoria. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION)

EnvironmentSome hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers

On-road vehicle tests show some hybrid vehicles are not saving as much petrol as lab tests promise and a two use more than standard cars on highways.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Auric Mining has leased a 40-tonne Moxy dump truck fleet from MHM Contracting to start mining a new pit at the company’s Munda gold mine near Widgiemooltha in Western Australia.

Auric fires up first owner-operated WA gold mine

Auric Mining has fired up the engines to shift first ore shortly from a newly approved starter pit at the company’s owner-operated flagship Munda gold mine near Widgiemooltha in WA.

James Pearson

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Ardea Resources’ laterite, showing outcropping at the company’s Kalgoorlie nickel project, is rich in nickel and cobalt, which the company believes will sustain a world-class, long-term mining program.

Infill drill testing firms up Ardea high-grade WA nickel deposit

Ardea Resources has completed a 287-hole infill reverse circulation drilling program to support potential resource classification upgrades at its vast Goongarrie Hub nickel project, 5km south of Menzies.

Doug Bright

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Last April, the competition watchdog instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Clorox Australia over false claims.

RetailCommentsGarbage bag giant fined over ocean plastic recycling claim

The company behind GLAD garbage bags has been fined more than $8 million for falsely advertising its products were made of recycled ocean plastic.

Cheyanne Enciso

Orthocell boss Paul Anderson holding its Striate+ product.

BiotechPremiumOrthocell posts strong revenue growth following US approval

WA regenerative medicine company Orthocell has posted a near-40 per cent jump in fourth quarter revenue just days after it won a major regulatory clearance in the US.

Cheyanne Enciso

Bellevue Gold managing director and chief executive Darren Stralow at the 998 underground level.

MiningPremiumTroubled gold miner raising more than $150m to slash hedges

Shares in Bellevue Gold will dip below 90¢ after the ASX’s worst performing gold producer tapped capital markets to stem a cash bleed from its problematic mine.

Adrian Rauso

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Personal FinancePremiumExperts slam Labor, Libs housing policies

Economists have picked apart the key Labor and Liberal housing policies, saying house prices will likely go up further.

Blair Jackson

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is warning about the impact of a potential global trade war. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessTariffs could 'disrupt global economic order'

Japan's prime minister is warning the fallout from the US tariff war has the potential to "disrupt the global economic order".

Leika Kihara and Satoshi Sugiyama

US President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Photographer: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg

EconomyCommentsWhy this economist reckons the RBA needs Trump insurance

This economist has ditched his long-running caution about interest rate cuts amid Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war.

Matt Mckenzie

Peter Dutton was at a new housing estate in Upper Kendron, north western Brisbane on day 17 of his election Campaign.

Federal election 2025CommentsDutton says parental wealth shouldn’t be home ownership key

Peter Dutton says he doesn’t want parental wealth to be the deciding factor for young Australians getting into the property market but failed to rule out if he’d allow his kids with the bank of mum and dad. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

The Wiluna gold mine.

ASICPremiumASIC takes sunken WA goldie to court

Wiluna Mining is being sued by Australia’s corporate regulator for allegedly failing to accurately disclose details of a capital raising that took place weeks before the company went into administration.

Simone Grogan

Investment bank Macquarie said Chemist Warehouse dominated Australia’s pharmacy channel.

RetailCommentsAustralian shoppers spending more at Chemist Warehouse

Chemist Warehouse is dominating Australia’s pharmacy category, with consumers opting to shop at the discount juggernaut than at its competitors Priceline and Terry White.

Cheyanne Enciso

Off-again, on-again policy gyrations have left investors confused and analysts bearish. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumGlobal stocks rally as electronics get a tariff break

Global stock markets have gained back some ground after fluctuating wildly in recent days in response to the changing tariff news from the US.

Alun John and Wayne Cole

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NEWSPremiumGrim update for one group of Aussies

Older Aussies say their biggest fear is running out of money in retirement, as cost of living continues to put pressures on household budgets.

Cameron Micallef

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