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Farmers to get fertiliser faster as imports streamlined
The federal government has moved to speed up fertiliser imports as Middle East conflict strains supply chains, while a major refinery fire in Geelo...
16 April 2026
Aussies want electric cars to save money
Rising petrol prices are making electric vehicles more appealing, with fuel savings becoming the biggest reason Australians are considering the swi...
16 April 2026
Petrol prices inflate March spending ahead of expected slowdown
Older Australians and a 23% jump in transport costs pumped up the spending of Australian households in March, but CBA economists say a slowdown is ...
16 April 2026
Unemployment rate steady despite Iran war risks
Effects of the Iran war have not yet caused a spike in Australia's unemployment rate, but the newest labour force figures are unlikely to lessen th...
16 April 2026
Iran war a longer-term question for China
China’s economy started 2026 more strongly than expected, but the bigger risk is whether a prolonged Iran war weakens global demand and hits exports.
16 April 2026
Aussie dollar hits four-year high as shares slip
A softer close for local shares, with banks, miners and gold stocks weighing on the market even as the Australian dollar pushed to a four-year high.
16 April 2026