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• Exporters fear Trump's trade war will push key markets into recession

  09-04-2025 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A "riskier and more unpredictable" global trade landscape is concerning Australian exporters, but it could present opportunities as well.
  
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• Exporters fear trade war will tank demand for Australian products

  09-04-2025 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  A "riskier and more unpredictable" global trade landscape has Australian exporters worried, but it could present opportunities as well.
  
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• Fears for major forestry region as pines trees die from drought stress

  09-04-2025 22:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Severe and prolonged drought conditions in one of Australia's largest forestry regions are killing pine trees, and raising concerns about the future of the country's building material supplies.
  
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• 'It split the town': Australia grappling with winds farms and social licence

  09-04-2025 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.
  
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• 'It split the town': Australia grappling with wind farms and social licence

  09-04-2025 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.
  
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• As renewable surge continues, regions face 'social licence' balancing act

  09-04-2025 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  As Labor continues to target 82 per cent renewables by 2030, the amount of wind and solar in regional communities will continue to scale up. But balancing community and environmental interests has been challenging for companies and governments.
  
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• Trump pauses 'reciprocal' tariffs but hikes China rate to 125pc

  09-04-2025 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The US president announces a 90-day pause on his "reciprocal" tariffs just hours after placing them on dozens of countries, while escalating his trade war with China with an immediate 125 per cent tariff.
  
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• Trump pauses most new tariffs after 'people were getting a little queasy'

  09-04-2025 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost all countries will now be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, rather than the larger "liberation day" rates announced last week. But China will be hit with an extraordinary tariff of 125 per cent.
  
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• Trump backs away from biggest tariffs, but hits China with 125pc rate

  09-04-2025 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Almost all countries will now be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, rather than the larger "liberation day" rates announced last week. But China will be hit with an extraordinary tariff of 125 per cent.
  
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• Breaking: Trump announces sudden pause on reciprocal tariffs

  09-04-2025 19:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The US president announces a 90-day pause on his "reciprocal" tariffs just hours after placing them on dozens of countries, while escalating his trade war with China with an immediate 125 per cent tariff.
  
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• China announces 84 per cent tariff on US goods as trade war escalates

  09-04-2025 13:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Beijing confirmed the move after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods this week.
  
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• China and EU retaliate against US tariffs as trade war escalates

  09-04-2025 13:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Stock markets are down in Europe and the UK following Beijing and the European Union's announcement of new tariffs on US imports.
  
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• Shorten launches into Dutton over policy 'brain snap'

  09-04-2025 11:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Peter Dutton had a rough week on the policy front but it might be matters instigated abroad that truly cause him pain at the polling booth.
  
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• 'Red flag': Shorten seizes on Dutton's policy backflip

  09-04-2025 11:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Peter Dutton had a rough week on the policy front but it might be matters instigated abroad that truly cause him pain at the polling booth.
  
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• US multinational 'reviewing all options' after Queensland mine explosion

  09-04-2025 11:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Peabody Energy was set to close a deal to purchase four mines in central Queensland by the middle of the year, but that is now in doubt.
  
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• PM commits to fixing Far North bridge but locals want new highway too

  09-04-2025 10:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese commits $245 million to upgrade a crumbling 62-year-old bridge at Kuranda, but some locals say only an alternative highway over the mountains will ease housing and economic pressure on Cairns.
  
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• PM brings funding pledge to far north to bridge gap with Coalition

  09-04-2025 10:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Mr Albanese promises $245 million to upgrade a crumbling 62-year-old bridge at Kuranda if he's re-elected but some locals say only an alternative highway over the mountains will ease housing and economic pressure on Cairns.
  
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• Why gold has slipped during the market rout despite safe-haven status

  09-04-2025 08:13 via abc.net.au
  
  While global markets have been reeling from Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, gold prices remain near record highs. Bullion is currently exempt from the US import charges, as central banks including the Federal Reserve drive demand.
  
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• Why gold has slipped during market rout despite safe-haven status

  09-04-2025 08:13 via abc.net.au
  
  While global markets have been reeling from Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, gold prices remain near record highs. Bullion is currently exempt from the US import charges, as central banks including the Federal Reserve drive demand.
  
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• Coalition gives two different timelines for bill savings from gas plan

  09-04-2025 08:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Modelling has found the opposition's flagship gas reservation policy may bring down household electricity bills by "around 3 per cent" next year, meaning a saving of roughly $50 to $70 a year for most families.
  
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• Australian dollar dives as analysts warn of potential 'mayhem'

  09-04-2025 04:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level against the greenback since the height of the pandemic. Lower commodity prices and expectations the Reserve Bank will need to aggressively cut interest rates are devaluing the local currency.
  
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• Trump's trade chief says US 'should be running up the score on Australia'

  09-04-2025 03:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald Trump's trade chief Jamieson Greer has defended the United States's 10 per cent tariff on Australia regardless of the countries' free trade agreement, claiming Australia has banned US beef and pork.
  
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• NT government flags less FIFO work as territory population lags

  09-04-2025 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government wants workers in the gas and mining sector to settle in the NT, as it aims to boost the population by 4,000 people per year.
  
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• Here's why the NT is unlikely to reach its ambitious population target

  09-04-2025 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The Northern Territory government wants workers in the gas and mining sector to settle in the NT, as it aims to boost the population by 4,000 people per year.
  
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• Mining plans opposed by WA residents who fear for their drinking water

  09-04-2025 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Residents from two rural suburbs of Broome are concerned a mining company prospecting for stone nearby will cause dust, noise and water supply issues.
  
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