The Sydney Roosters have smashed the St George Illawarra Dragons in the traditional Anzac Day clash, scoring 11 tries to secure a 62-16 win. Follow live.
Advocates are pushing for mandatory domestic mobile roaming in Australia, citing consumer benefits like better coverage and competitive prices. A recent report indicates strong public support for the change, which would allow users to connect to other networks when outside their provider's coverage area.
Wall Street closed positively, but weekend escalation of US-Iran hostilities and Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz closure may impact the ASX's opening gains. ASX 200 futures indicated a 0.4% rise.
Global markets are volatile as Gulf tensions escalate, impacting oil and wheat prices. Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, while Telstra addresses employee concerns over outages. US earnings season begins with major banks reporting.
The ASX 200 experienced a morning fade due to war fears, with oil prices surging on escalating Gulf hostilities. Meanwhile, Apple has sued OpenAI and two former employees for trade secret theft, and Xero's CEO sold shares to cover a tax bill.
Labor's proposed 30% minimum tax on trust distributions impacts 210,000 small businesses. Restructuring relief is offered, but clarity on state stamp duty and accounting costs is needed, creating a difficult choice for businesses.
A Grattan Institute report alleges the Pharmacy Guild of Australia uses its political influence and backroom deals to secure profits, leading to higher medicine costs for Australians. The guild negotiates significant taxpayer funding annually.
