Bank of Japan lifts interest rates to 31-year high

The Business Times - Sep 17, 2026

But the widely expected move failed to prop up the yen, which initially falls

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‘Hard to say there won’t be job cuts’, freshly arrived ABC news chief declares

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‘Hard to say there won’t be job cuts’, freshly arrived ABC news chief declares

In his first big day greeting staff, Simon Robinson did not confirm there would be job cuts, but pointedly avoided ruling out redundancies.

Qantas ground staff set to strike over ‘Joyce-era’ bargaining agreements

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Qantas ground staff set to strike over ‘Joyce-era’ bargaining agreements

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‘They’re wolves’: Coles keeps milk prices higher despite axing farmer support

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‘They’re wolves’: Coles keeps milk prices higher despite axing farmer support

The supermarket giant started charging customers more when war broke out in the Middle East to support farmers. Now it and a Woolworths supplier have ended subsidies.

ASX gains as oil prices, bond yields ease; Big four banks advance

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ASX gains as oil prices, bond yields ease; Big four banks advance

The Australian sharemarket has risen for the second day in a row after the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate rise in three years and a drop in oil prices.

Why AI hasn’t taken your job yet

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Why AI hasn’t taken your job yet

The predicted AI job apocalypse hasn’t landed yet. But the industry is more concerned about the bigger problem of human extinction.

KPMG consultant admits to ‘gaps’ in its whistleblower report

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KPMG consultant admits to ‘gaps’ in its whistleblower report

A comprehensive report on KPMG’s whistleblower failings has come up short, as key staff weren’t interviewed and there were no records of crucial meetings.

Dalaroo survey lights up deep WA copper-nickel-PGE targets

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Dalaroo survey lights up deep WA copper-nickel-PGE targets

Dalaroo Metals has homed in on priority drill targets at its Watheroo copper-nickel-PGE project in WA, after a new IP survey confirmed prior exploration indicators.

Why you should be wary when your boss asks for feedback

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WA Jupiter giant repeats 58% rare earths carbonate trick for Critica

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