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Thursday, 7 December 2023

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Rocky road aheadPremiumWarning of more rate hikes as economy faces ‘hardships’

Influential credit agency S&P Global Ratings has warned hardships for Australia’s economy will persist, with a stronger recovery from softening conditions “not yet in reach”.

Adrian Lowe

firing upPremiumLynas gets first feed into Kalgoorlie kiln

The first feed of material from Lynas Rare Earths’ Mt Weld operation has passed through its Kalgoorlie processing facility, as the miner edges closer towards restarting production at its Malaysian plant.

Adrian Rauso

MarketsAsian shares slip with Wall St, oil helps boost bonds

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan has dipped 0.5 per cent, having been down 1.6 per cent so far this month.

Staff Writers

BreakingStark numbers show ‘Big Australia’ is coming

Australia’s population is set to get bigger and older as a relentless immigration boom adds millions more to the country even as natural births decline.

Duncan Evans

Wage theft claimsCommentsMaccas faces supersized $100m class action over unpaid overtime

A class action launched against McDonald's alleges 25,000 people were not paid for work done before and after their rostered shift times.

Rachael Ward

Bolstering ranksPremiumRBA makes key senior appointment

The Reserve Bank of Australia has appointed a key Federal Treasury economist as its new chief economist and assistant governor (economic), the second senior appointment announced in 10 days.

Adrian Lowe

MarketsASX edges lower as energy companies cop a beating

The Australian share market was down by 0.1 per cent at midday as falling oil prices cause energy stocks to weigh down the index.

Jacob Shteyman

Mining giant’s $20 billion message: Let’s be more competitive or we all miss out

BHP calls for collaboration to boost Australia’s global mining competitiveness and attract annual investment in critical minerals.

BHP

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NewsFuel prices for Christmas revealed

Most capital cities, with one notable exception, can expect lower fuel prices in the lead-up to a busy Christmas on the roads.

Fergus Ellis

newsPremiumDutton’s fury over ABC ‘double standard’

Peter Dutton has unleashed at the ABC over an interview with the Attorney-General in the hours after he lost his cool at a female journalist.

Courtney Gould

Travel issues CommentsPremiumNo end in sight to high airfares amid cost pressures: IATA

The world’s peak airline lobby has warned airfares will come under further price pressure as fuel costs rise and international travel in the Asia Pacific region continues its slow recovery. 

Gerard Cockburn

MoneyPremiumHow to get your hands on King’s coin

The first Australian coins featuring King Charles’ head on them will soon be showing up in your back pocket.

Aisling Brennan

Huge premiumCommentsPremiumSoul Pattinson bids $3.5b for fund manager Perpetual

Australian investment house Washington H Soul Pattinson & Co. has made a $3.5 billion takeover offer for fund manager Perpetual.

Harry Brumpton

MediaPremiumSeven West boss James Warburton stepping down

Broadcaster Seven Network will have a new boss when James Warburton steps down at the end of the financial year after an eventful period for the company.

Jacob Shteyman

Something brewingCommentsPremiumEx-Liberal leader Honey facing preselection challenges

Property Council boss Sandra Brewer and ex-councillor Kirsty Barrett will challenge former liberal leader David Honey for preselection in the blue ribbon seat of Cottesloe.

Josh Zimmerman

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Burke clinches IR deal to pass labour-hire changes

Crossbench senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock have struck a deal with the Government that will lead to the labour-hire changes fought ferociously by the mining sector becoming law on Thursday.

Katina Curtis

All changeCommentsPremiumBHP iron ore boss Brandon Craig moving on

The boss in charge of BHP’s money-spinning Pilbara iron ore operations is moving on from the post.

Daniel Newell

BreakingSeven CEO steps down in shock move

One of Australia’s biggest media companies has announced a dramatic shake-up in its leadership.

Duncan Evans

EconomyLabor's industrial relations reforms pass Senate

Support from crossbench senators has secured passage of industrial relations reforms through the upper house after the government split its legislation.

Tess Ikonomou

NewsPremiumRare $5 note worth nearly $2k

The note, which was released nearly 30 years ago, is believed to be worth up to $1850 to the right currency collector.

Elena Couper

LIVEMajor win for Albo’s workers promise

A last-minute deal on the final parliamentary sitting day of the year will mean increased protection for workers.

Courtney Gould, Eleanor Campbell and Ellen Ransley

New startCommentsPremiumSeven West anoints new CEO as Warburton leaves on a high

Seven West Media boss James Warburton is stepping down from the top job after steering the company’s flagship Channel Seven operations to another year as Australia’s number one television network.

Daniel Newell

Supersized!Mac attack! McDonald's plans 10,000 new global stores in four years

McDonald's plans to open 1900 restaurants in some of its bigger international markets like Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK.

Staff Writers

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‘Serious concerns’
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Neighbours face off over Dalkeith mansion renovation plans

Fitness entrepreneur Danny Pavlovich and wife Suzie have applied to the City of Nedlands to make ‘additions and alterations’ to their massive Dalkeith mansion reportedly purchased for $27.5 million.

Sarah Makse

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