BHP wins orders to keep coal miner’s evidence out of Court
BHP has won orders in the Federal Court to keep coal miner Simon Turner’s evidence suppressed. Coal miner to appeal. Stephanie Tran reports. A former coal miner has filed an…
Aussie firm losing bid to mine rare earths in Greenland
A stalled Australian rare-earth mining project in Greenland has been dealt a fresh blow, with authorities flagging its exploration licence won’t be renewed. Perth junior miner Energy Transition Minerals (ETM)…
‘Don’t panic’: cash isn’t king when it comes to super
Ups and downs are a part of life and especially when it comes to your superannuation pool. The past month has seen heightened volatility in financial markets, where much of…
‘Won’t happen’: Singapore shuts down Aussie fuel fears
Motorists are being reassured Australia will not be cut off from its biggest fuel supplier, even if conflict in the Middle East escalates and stocks worsen. Australia has locked in…
NDIS overhaul uncertainty ‘deeply unsettling’
Exactly how the government will curb its spending for the rapidly growing National Disability Insurance Scheme remains up for debate as the health minister concedes “significant reform” is needed. What…
US consumer prices surge as expected in March
US consumer prices increased by the most in nearly four years in March as the war with Iran boosted oil prices and the pass-through from tariffs persisted, further diminishing chances…
Card surcharge con. Big banks win, consumers pay
The ban on card surcharges comes into effect later this year, hailed a great relief for consumers, but small business will make them pay, and big banks will win. Michael…
Australians skipping, delaying medicines due to price
Australians are taking expired medication, skipping doses or opting to delay or not fill a prescription as the cost of living eats into their medicine cabinets. The federal government has…
AMP leaders defend share price, tout AI future
Wealth management giant AMP has defended a post-earnings share price tumble, instead asking investors to look to its future. Asked about the more than 25 per cent share price drubbing…
Maila delays move on Qld, while Solomons count cost
Tropical cyclone Maila has weakened again before a likely approach to Queensland, while Papua New Guinea is next in the firing line and the Solomon Islands is picking up the…