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Friday 24 July 2026
A surprise jump in the number of employed Australians puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.
The ALP promises a new workers’ court for employees
Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake says it’s time to step down
Tesla sells more cars than ever, but profits fall
A Michelin star restaurant gets done for serving ants on sorbet

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Mining is one of Australia's biggest industries, yet it often finds itself on the defensive.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Tania Constable, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Council of Australia, about why mining has an image problem, whether the industry is taxed fairly, the growing importance of critical minerals, and why Australia risks losing investment if it becomes less competitive.

They also discuss uranium exports to India, industrial relations and what the mining industry could look like over the next two decades.
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Markets react to jobs shock
Macquarie to review KPMG role
Labor conference backs super change
Kmart store overhaul
US, Saudi nuclear deal
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Thursday 23 July 2026
Origin Energy investigates a potential massive cyber breach.
Unit prices across the country drop, while house prices in the largest cities fall
The Reserve Bank says people are more worried about inflation than interest rates or housing
Blockbuster movies are spurring a revival in cinemas
Is AI giant Anthropic in talks with the ABC over access to the National Broadcaster’s content?
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Australia's housing boom appears to be over.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Nicola Powell, Chief of Research and Economics at Domain, about why house prices are now falling across the combined capital cities, why Sydney and Melbourne are leading the downturn, and why Adelaide continues to buck the trend.

They also discuss what's happening in the unit market, when prices could stabilise, and how far this property cycle may have to run.
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