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Follow today’s news live‘A bigger scar’: prolonged war in Middle East could slash $16.5bn from Australian economy, Chalmers warnsGet our …
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DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East
Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post are weighing whether to charge moreFollow our Australia …
Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader
Abuse allegations against women and minors prompted United Farm Workers to cancel upcoming birthday celebrations for civil rights activist Cesar …
Can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?
New Zealand economic growth tipped to overtake Australia’s this year but Middle East conflict casts a shadow over outlookJust as …
Oil, gas prices jump as Trump flirts with striking Iranian oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump targets Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, which handles 90% of Iranian crude exports to China and India, …
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health
Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
Australia news live: SA Liberal leader defends sending preferences to One Nation as ‘we’re in the business of getting rid of the ALP’
Meanwhile energy minister says it will take ‘some time’ for extra fuel supply to reach regional areas. Follow today’s news …
Wholesale price inflation at 11
It was 1.81% in January and 2.45% in February last year
Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year
Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert saysGet …
Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts
Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of HormuzCountries in …
Overturning an outlandish Supreme Court ruling is the only way to fix education
Tennessee House Bill 793 advances with 15-9 committee vote requiring public schools to verify student immigration status and report enrollment …
COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages
The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult …
Foreigners are snapping up US homes and stealing the American dream out from under families
Foreign homebuyers purchased 78,000 American homes in just one year, many of them single-family residences that are especially desirable to …
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This blog is now closedJapan and Australia say they have no plans to send ships to strait of Hormuz as …
Trump claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs after supreme court blow
US supreme court has ‘ransacked’ the country, president argues, in wake of its ruling against his trade agendaDonald Trump has …
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Economists predict RBA will raise interest rates this week and in May – days before treasurer unveils budgetFollow our Australia …
Seahawks GM warns Washington’s new 'millionaire tax' could hurt free agent recruiting
Seahawks general manager John Schneider pointed to Washington’s new income tax rate on millionaires, warning it could hinder the franchise’s …
Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K
The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising …
Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases
VP JD Vance claims economy improving in North Carolina campaign visit, touts rising home purchases and falling rents while campaigning …
Up as WA gets extra $5.5bn
NSW premier says latest distribution calculation, with a reduction in the state’s share of revenue relative to its population, is …