Trump hikes tariff on Canada to 35pc, citing fentanyl
President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on US imports from Canada to 35 per cent from 25 per cent, effective on Friday. The announcement from the White House…
BHP, Vale accused of ‘cheating’ UK law firm out of fees
BHP and Vale face a London lawsuit from the law firm representing hundreds of thousands of people over Brazil’s worst environmental disaster, alleging the companies sought to cheat the firm…
Australia to argue for tariff removal after US reprieve
Australia will still press the case for removing all US tariffs, the trade minister says after being spared an increase by Donald Trump. Tariffs on most Australian exports will remain…
One Last Swipe: Australian Taxation Office still punishing whistleblower Richard Boyle
Richard Boyle argues he shouldn’t have a conviction recorded against his name for blowing the whistle. The Australian Tax Office thinks otherwise. Rex Patrick reports from Court. In today’s sentencing…
Global demand helps push ResMed shares to record high
ResMed shares have reached a record high after the medical device-maker posted another solid quarter of earnings growth. The company on Friday said it made $US1.35 billion ($2.09 billion) in…
Smelter owners urged to put more on the table
Mining giant Glencore is being pressured to step up and save an ailing smelter as the federal government says it has not ruled out a lifeline to save thousands of…
Trump exodus. Travellers of all kinds avoiding the US, going elsewhere
Australian visitors to the US in June were down 11% on the previous year, following a similar collapse in visitors from other countries of nearly 12% in March. Andrew Gardiner…
US tariff mercy ‘vindicates’ Australian trade diplomacy
Donald Trump has resisted pressure to increase tariffs on Australian goods in a “vindication” of the federal government’s diplomatic efforts, the trade minister says. While many new tariffs unveiled by…
Vision for a new generation as major festival starts
The next generation have taken centre stage at a major cultural festival, with local students displaying their achievements and a vision for the future shared. Gumatj Corporation operations manager, Michael…
Star dealt losing hand as wharf precinct buyers fold
Star Entertainment Group is looking at alternative options for its half-stake in a newly opened Brisbane entertainment complex after failing to reach agreement on a sale it had been negotiating…