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New leader says relationship with China will remain ‘difficult’ as Labor confronts cost of living crisis
Greens and independents make gains as Liberal support crumbles in wealthy urban heartlands
Marginal seats in Tasmania have become a crucial battleground as polls narrow after six-week campaign
The continent has reopened – and its once incompatible dual identities are being understood in revelatory ways
Plus, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations gets a ‘green’ leader with a controversial back-story
UK bank commits to lender that has emerged as an M&A leader
Government and opposition broadly agree challenge from Beijing is Canberra’s security priority
Bilateral trade at risk from slowdown in Asia’s biggest economy and political tensions between the countries
Chevron and Woodside executives predict Moscow’s exclusion will benefit US and Australian producers
‘Power-to-liquid’ technology may prove the ‘nirvana’ for sustainable aviation, says Australian airline
Australian PM unveils plan to let buyers use retirement funds for deposits days before election
Funds from ETF Securities and Cosmos beat rivals to market despite delays
Intelligence vessel’s path close to naval communications centre interpreted as a sign of Beijing’s growing assertiveness
Labor leader maintains lead in polls over incumbent Scott Morrison two weeks before general election
Jacinda Ardern lifts entry requirements early and launches fast-track residency for certain sectors
Introducing fair pay agreements would reverse 30 years of labour market deregulation
The pro-business, pro-environment ‘teal independents’ could help to usher in a greener government in the May 21 vote
Market chaos leads to bumper earnings but Australian bank warns of uncertain year ahead
RBA increases cash rate 25 basis points as cost of living concerns dominate campaigning
Airline acquires 12 aircraft to operate 20-hour flights to London and New York by 2025
First permits granted to explore potential reserve of energy-rich naturally occurring fuel
George Brandis insists UK agriculture sector has nothing to fear from bilateral pact despite NFU warnings
Curator José Roca sees the natural world as a participant in his low-carbon presentation
Chief Meg O’Neill sees ‘huge opportunity’ for Australia as countries replace Russian supply
Former prime minister Peter O’Neill decries inquiry into Swiss investment bank
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