US Fed hikes rates amid stubborn inflation; signals further tightening in coming months

The Business Times - Sep 16, 2026

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The national gym chain boasts that its members can visit any of 600 locations nationwide, but members risk being forced to pay more depending on where they train.

Fresh high-grade hit stretches Aureka gold footprint in Vic

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Aureka has hit high-grade gold outside its Irvine resource, including 16.1g/t gold, while cracking a previously underexplored 2km gap between its two main lodes in Victoria.

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Amplia Therapeutics has finalised plans for its PRROSE phase two ovarian cancer trial, with site activation and patient recruitment targeted before year-end.

High-grade WA titanium hit puts McLaren on the money

Sep 15, 2026

High-grade WA titanium hit puts McLaren on the money

McLaren Minerals has hit 24m at a lofty 7.54 per cent heavy minerals from surface at its WA titanium project, boosting confidence for a resource upgrade later this year.

Broken Hill Gold turns up heat on deeper SA gold-copper hunt

Sep 15, 2026

Broken Hill Gold turns up heat on deeper SA gold-copper hunt

Broken Hill Gold has stepped up its White Dam sulphide hunt in SA, deploying major geophysics and a second drill rig to chase deeper gold-copper targets well beyond Icebreaker.

Sarytogan lands second massive 318m Kazakh copper hit

Sep 15, 2026

Sarytogan lands second massive 318m Kazakh copper hit

Sarytogan Graphite has hit a 318m-long intersection with alteration and copper-bearing veins from surface in Kazakhstan,hinting it may be close to the heart of a porphyry.

Macca’s meals and Macbooks: How Australians are getting whacked by inflation

Sep 15, 2026

Macca’s meals and Macbooks: How Australians are getting whacked by inflation

Inflation is spreading out from the energy sector into everyday items, keeping prices higher for longer across the economy.

Trump set to explode if his man does his job

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Kevin Warsh was handpicked by Donald Trump to lead the Fed, but the pair have been on a collision course. Their relationship faces its first true test this week.

‘Oppressive and unfair’: barbs fly in Stefanovic’s podcast legal bust-up

Sep 15, 2026

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Lawyers for Karl Stefanovic’s producer Keshnee Ibrahim claim that his attempt to oust her was “unfair” and “oppressive”.

Hundreds of jobs to go at taxpayer-backed steelworks

Sep 14, 2026

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Hundreds of workers at the collapsed Whyalla steelworks will lose their jobs after the site’s administrators abandoned efforts to restart its ageing blast furnace.

ASX treads water after rise in oil price; Fed meeting in focus

Sep 14, 2026

ASX treads water after rise in oil price; Fed meeting in focus

The Australian sharemarket ended the session flat, as a rise in the price of oil fanned fears of higher inflation.

Fuel price blowout piles pressure on Albanese for second excise cut

Sep 14, 2026

Fuel price blowout piles pressure on Albanese for second excise cut

Australians face more petrol and diesel price pain after a major Middle Eastern pipeline was forced offline.

Shipping giant to install 35-metre sail on cargo vessel to cut fuel bill

Sep 14, 2026

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The high-tech sail will allow the ship to maintain its usual speed while throttling back its engines, or to go faster than would otherwise be possible.

Mongolian gas flows surge as TMK Energy field comes alive

Sep 14, 2026

Mongolian gas flows surge as TMK Energy field comes alive

TMK Energy has hit a new Mongolian gas production high, with flows surging 11 per cent on August’s numbers as production spreads across multiple wells, lifting commercial hopes.

Critica unveils 19Mt Tassie tin-tungsten heavyweight

Sep 14, 2026

Critica unveils 19Mt Tassie tin-tungsten heavyweight

Critica Limited has put a JORC resource around its Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten play in Tasmania, defining 19Mt at 1.09% tin equivalent for 49kt of tin and 28kt of tungsten.

Think Gen Z is to blame for alcohol’s decline? Think again

Sep 14, 2026

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Stefanovic in legal battle with podcast partner as talkback offer lapses

Sep 14, 2026

Stefanovic in legal battle with podcast partner as talkback offer lapses

Lawyers for Karl Stefanovic and Keshnee Ibrahim, the producer behind his controversial podcast, will face off in court on Tuesday.

Forrestania doubles down with second 2Mt WA gold ore deal

Sep 14, 2026

Forrestania doubles down with second 2Mt WA gold ore deal

Forrestania Resources has secured up to 2 million tonnes of ore in a deal with MEGA Resources, bolstering its WA processing hub strategy and restart plans.

Sarytogan tests nail 97.7% battery-grade graphite yield

Sep 14, 2026

Sarytogan tests nail 97.7% battery-grade graphite yield

Sarytogan Graphite has delivered standout battery-grade graphite results, with ultra-high purity and yields of up to 97.7 per cent ahead of large-format battery testing.

Geological smoke leads PLC Resources to bigger WA gold target

Sep 14, 2026

Geological smoke leads PLC Resources to bigger WA gold target

PLC Resources has started follow-up drilling at Rochefort in WA, chasing a target northwest and deeper after maiden drilling may have clipped the edge of a bigger gold system.

Major private hospital operator to be broken up after lenders back consortium bid

Sep 14, 2026

Major private hospital operator to be broken up after lenders back consortium bid

Sydney’s Prince of Wales Private Hospital and Melbourne’s Knox Private Hospital will be sold to private equity under a deal announced on Monday.

‘Whoever wins with AI wins’: Trump hits back at tech chiefs’ calls to slow down

Sep 13, 2026

‘Whoever wins with AI wins’: Trump hits back at tech chiefs’ calls to slow down

President Donald Trump played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition.

The economic puzzle behind AI giants’ doomsday warnings

Sep 13, 2026

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Warnings about the artificial intelligence race are becoming ever more apocalyptic, but the AI companies can’t be counted on to slow down by themselves.

‘Humans make mistakes’: Insurer offers discount to self-driving car owners

Sep 13, 2026

‘Humans make mistakes’: Insurer offers discount to self-driving car owners

Fully self-driving cars are already on the road in Australia, now one major insurer is backing the safety claims of the futuristic technology.

Oil spike puts pressure on airlines and their passengers

Sep 13, 2026

Oil spike puts pressure on airlines and their passengers

Prices for petrol, diesel and jet fuel have been escalating as the war drags on.

You’ve been put on a performance management plan. Are you on the way out?

Sep 13, 2026

You’ve been put on a performance management plan. Are you on the way out?

It can feel like you’re being shown the exit, but what should you do if you’re put on such a plan – or if the expectations set out in it are unrealistic?

After axing 3500 jobs, ANZ chief’s grand plan has a long way to go

Sep 11, 2026

After axing 3500 jobs, ANZ chief’s grand plan has a long way to go

A year ago, ANZ boss Nuno Matos made sweeping job cuts and signalled a cultural shake-up. It’s only part of the planned overhaul at the big four bank.

‘A love letter to concrete and steel’: This suburban house is different

Sep 11, 2026

‘A love letter to concrete and steel’: This suburban house is different

At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Melbourne’s inner north-west is a unique and remarkable house surrounded by typical suburban McMansions.

Big Hits: PolarX, Sunstone Metals and Manuka Resources

Sep 11, 2026

Big Hits: PolarX, Sunstone Metals and Manuka Resources

Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX last week, led by PolarX Ltd, Sunstone Metals and Manuka Resources.

ASX Runners of the Week: Iondrive, Australasian, Aruma & Neurizon

Sep 11, 2026

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The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is... Iondrive, after an economic evaluation of its IONSolv technology showed a US$243 million (A$338 million) net present value for just a single proprietary module.

Chinese ship takes Arctic shortcut: Smart business, or a geopolitical flex?

Sep 11, 2026

Chinese ship takes Arctic shortcut: Smart business, or a geopolitical flex?

Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service as part of its polar ambitions.

ASX sheds $90b in a week amid rate rise fears, oil price surge

Sep 11, 2026

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The Australian sharemarket slumped on Friday as surging oil prices pressured bond yields and squeezed central banks to consider raising interest rates.

Cap Raise Crucible: Canaccord leads big mining dash for cash

Sep 11, 2026

Cap Raise Crucible: Canaccord leads big mining dash for cash

The Cap Raise Crucible saw ASX cheque books wide open with over 35 raisings chasing $687.5M, led by big mining books. Canaccord was at the pointy end with nine deals worth $380M.

Superannuation is too important for populism

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Superannuation is too important for populism

The nation’s retirement savings pool is not a political piggy bank.

When did we become so concerned about trivial things at work?

Sep 10, 2026

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Two colleagues sometimes come into the office after 9am and the office is grumbling – for no good reason.

Early access to super benefits one group. You’re probably not a part of it

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