The Melbourne Storm have lost their last six NRL matches and must avoid defeat in Brisbane against the Dolphins or register the club's worst losing streak. Follow live.
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.
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.
Australia inked a deal to export unenriched uranium to India, potentially worth billions. However, Western Australia, home to vast deposits, maintains a mining ban, sparking debate. Proponents cite economic benefits, while opponents raise environmental and safety concerns.
Australia has signed a deal to export unenriched uranium to India, potentially worth billions. However, Western Australia, which holds vast uranium deposits, maintains a mining moratorium, sparking a debate between industry proponents and environmental groups over its future.
