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    The search is on for Australia’s fastest growing companies.

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    the shuttered Bethlehem Steel plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, now a dedicated arts and culture space.

    Cooling US jobs market looms over central bankers at Jackson Hole

    The Fed has brought down inflation but must now steer the economy away from recession. This delicate balancing act is on show in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

    Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.

    Plibersek’s mine block alarms whole industry

    Regis Resources is cancelling its proposed gold project in NSW after the federal environment minister vetoed its site for a tailings dam, writes Jennifer Hewett.

    Tents are crammed together as displaced Palestinians camp on the beach, west of Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip.

    ‘They’re not Hamas’: Envoy’s plea over Gazans sheltering in Australia

    As national security fight continues to roil parliament, a significant number of Gazans who have found safety in Australia are Christian, while 80 per cent possess tertiary qualifications.

    ASIC scrutiny of private markets must get balance right

    Extending disclosure requirements into private deals could be viewed as unjustified regulatory creep. But the corporate watchdog is right to be vigilant on this issue.

    Business model unsustainable, says BoQ, as it sacks 400 staff

    The regional lender will take control of a long-standing franchise network in a $160 million bet on its survival.

    Private markets deals too big for ASIC to ignore

    $50 billion in private markets deals are on the go – and they’re just the ones we know about.

    Ford dumps EV plans as China competition grows

    The US carmaker’s EV division is losing money, as consumer demand flags, while supply chain challenges and competition from Chinese carmakers increase.

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    KFC franchisee Collins Foods expects margin pressure to linger.

    Fried chicken margins shredded as costs bite Collins

    Shares tumble at the KFC and Taco Bell operator as it reels under the strain of rising staff, energy and store costs.

    Stockland says clarity on interest rates is essential for sales to pick up.

    Stockland overshoots own housing predictions as settlements jump

    Just four months after taming its own settlement guidance in April, the diversified developer has reported a stronger housing picture.

    Super Retail boss Anthony Heraghty plans to invest in 25 new stores this year.

    Super Retail boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ on 2024-25 rebound

    The name behind Rebel Sport and Supercheap Auto posted record sales of $3.9 billion and kept investors happy with a special 50¢ dividend.

    Japan’s ‘urgent’ $1.6b coal deal driven by royalty storm

    The Japanese steel mill that bought 20 per cent of Whitehaven’s Blackwater coal mine says it was motivated by a fear higher royalties would curb supply.

    Qube’s Moorebank stake on the block

    The logistics group said it could sell its stake in its new Moorebank interstate rail terminal after strikes at stevedore DP World helped boost annual net profit.

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    Companies

    Element Zero co-founder Michael Masterman.

    Element Zero co-founder recalls smooth flight with Fortescue top brass

    Michael Masterman says Fortescue’s top brass had no concerns about his company’s green iron technology when they spent hours together on a private plane.

    ABC managing director David Anderson.

    Kim Williams’ ‘harder, faster, bolder’ ABC plan claims first casualty

    Kim Williams has been outspoken about the ABC’s shortcomings and has a history of radical change. Now, MD David Anderson is giving up his $1.2 million role.

    Bank of Queensland chief Patrick Allaway told staff, “the executive team has made difficult but necessary decisions”.

    Business model unsustainable, says BoQ, as it sacks 400 staff

    The regional lender will take control of a long-standing franchise network in a $160 million bet on its survival.

    Northern Star Resources chief executive Stuart Tonkin.

    WA gold miner lashes Labor’s project vetoes

    Northern Star boss Stuart Tonkin says investment is at risk without a stable policy and approvals landscape.

    NAB dumps Hayne-era bonus caps

    The bank emailed staff on Thursday, informing them of the change, meaning its bankers can earn bigger bonuses linked to writing new business.

    Card payment surcharge billions under RBA microscope

    The RBA has brought forward an inquiry into card payment costs amid increased political scrutiny of the estimated $4 billion that Australians pay in fees each year.

    Builders move to take on wounded CFMEU

    Building companies are showing the first signs of trying to break the shackles of the union as it heads into administration.

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    Markets

    Pengana’s Jeremy Bendeich.

    Pengana tips this tiddler to grow into a ‘multibillion-dollar’ stock

    Portfolio manager Jeremy Bendeich explains why he’s betting big on titanium, and explains the potential behind Brazilian Rare Earths.

    The market faces risks that could lead to a bumpy ride for stocks towards the end of the year.

    ‘Would be a disaster’: nervous short-sellers brace for iron ore at $US100

    The Asian hedge funds targeting Australia’s largest mining stocks are looking on anxiously after the steelmaking ingredient staged a rapid rebound this week.

    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

    Nvidia inches closer to record as AI bonanza continues

    Investors are keenly waiting for the artificial intelligence poster child to report earnings next week, which could vault the stock back into record territory.

    US Fed policymakers signal willingness to cut interest rates

    While several officials saw a case for reducing rates last month, the “vast majority” reckon there’s a widening window for a September pivot.

    Shares rise; Megaport, Insignia, Collins Foods sink, WiseTech surges

    Shares 10 straight days of gains. Whitehaven sells Blackwater stake for $1.6b. Medibank lifts dividends 13.8pc. Insignia pauses dividend. Qube lifts profits 32pc. Follow here.

    Opinion

    Albanese should trust Australians by answering Gaza visa questions

    Does the prime minister agree with the ASIO that ‘rhetorical’ support for Hamas shouldn’t automatically disqualify anyone from coming to Australia?

    John Roskam

    Columnist

    John Roskam

    The race to define Kamala Harris is not yet won

    Friday’s speech is a high-stakes opportunity for the Democratic nominee to introduce herself to voters yet to make up their minds.

    Ava Kalinauskas

    Research associate

    Ava Kalinauskas

    ‘Gaza’ is the word Democrats dare not whisper in Chicago

    Silence is the wisest option for Kamala Harris on a divisive election issue that is harming the global image of the US.

    Edward Luce

    Columnist

    Edward Luce

    Obamas light up the convention, and the campaign

    Kamala Harris’ fight for the White House is working better than Democrats dared hope. Michelle and Barack Obama have added their star power – can the dream run last?

    Labor’s far from cleaning up CFMEU mess

    Rather than waste time on the seemingly hopeless cause of rehabilitating the law-breaking union, Labor should really be focused on laws and institutions that are now called for to reinstate and uphold the rule of law across building sites.

    The AFR View

    Editorial

    The AFR View

    Manage migration in one office again

    We will only get rational decisions on the issue when all the data and governance is put under one department and senior minister.

    Alan Gamlen

    Migration expert

    Alan Gamlen

    Reports

    Higher Education Awards

    The Higher Education Awards highlight the tremendous contribution that the Higher Education sector makes to Australian capability, prosperity and society.

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    Politics

    Magistrate booted from trial after threat ‘crossed the line’

    NSW Supreme Court Justice Julia Lonergan found the trial descended into bullying, unduly personal and insulting terms, sarcasm and humiliation.

    In January 2021, our report on the Voice’s design and potential models was released for public comment.

    The $340m government IT disaster no one cared about

    The idea was simple enough: one back-office system to better co-ordinate all government departments. A decade later, the plan has been abandoned at big public expense.

    Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten.

    NDIS eligibility fight looms for Labor

    Bill Shorten heralded the passage of major reform legislation for the $49 billion scheme, but Labor faces tough negotiations on autism care and enrolment rates.

    Veteran Qld MP to retire after being told ‘now’s the time’

    Graham Perrett, one of the few Labor MPs in Queensland, will retire at the next election.

    ‘Significantly different’ psychiatric report on Higgins emerges

    The psychiatric report that helped secure Brittany Higgins a $2.4 million settlement was one of two dated on the same day, but which did not match, a Perth court has heard.

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    World

    The Fin podcast - James Curran, Matthew Cranston

    What would a Harris White House mean for the world?

    This week on The Fin podcast, US correspondent Matthew Cranston and international editor James Curran ask if Kamala Harris and Tim Walz can sustain momentum.

    Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz vowed to defend reproductive rights.

    ‘Underdog’ Walz vows to fight for ordinary Americans

    The Minnesota governor stepped up his attacks on Donald Trump as he introduced himself to Americans as the regular guy who would protect their freedoms.

    Alex Cooper will “reinvigorate subscriber growth” at SiriusXM, say analysts.

    This 30-year-old podcast genius just landed a $148m deal

    With her Call Her Daddy show, Alex Cooper’s “fearless, unfiltered approach” has created a fanbase “unmatched in podcasting”, says SiriusXM’s president.

    Kennedy set to quit US race, endorse Trump

    Short on cash and losing traction with voters, Robert F. Kennedy jnr intends to end his presidential campaign.

    Divers find five bodies in superyacht, but questions remain

    Among the recovered were reportedly technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, as questions intensified over why the vessel sank so quickly.

    Property

    Iconic Bondi pub with lucrative licence sells for $75m

    The Tea Gardens Hotel was purchased by John and Sally Ryan, who operate other Sydney venues Ryan’s Bar on George Street and the Paragon Hotel at Circular Quay.

    The Willows Shopping Centre is the largest mall in Townsville

    Dexus to offload Townsville mall for more than $200m

    The looming sale of the Willows Shopping Centre comes amid a noticeable pick-up in deal activity, including from ASX-listed Scentre and Vicinity.

    ‘The phone is ringing off the hook’: investors head to property

    Deposit rate cuts and signs the rate cycle has peaked are prompting investors to look beyond cash to high-yielding opportunities, says Centuria CEO.

    The faces behind Sydney’s new $10m members’ club

    For $20,000 a year, members of Australia’s new tech and funding community club can take an ice bath, or breastfeed, in a space of their own.

    The suburbs where every seller pocketed $1m profit

    Residential profits surged to a record high in the past financial year, boosted by strong price gains, according to Domain.

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    Wealth

    Anthony Bailey is an 85 year old man whose wife Lurlene has Alzheimer’s pictured in their retirement village home.

    The Australians who may soon pay more for aged care

    Labor and the Coalition are drawing closer to an agreement on changes to aged care funding. This is what it would mean.

    This trader spotted a ‘really big gap’ – and made a fortune

    Stake’s Matt Leibowitz loved his job as a derivatives trader, but when his friends started asking how to invest in US stocks, he saw an opportunity.

    With $3.2m super, this couple wants a transition to retirement

    Where one person is already retired and the other is still working full-time, what is the best way to manage retirement savings?

    Technology

    Uber couldn’t make the carsharing business model work, and will close down the service.

    Uber targets car rentals after Carshare failure

    Uber has blamed a blow-out in operational costs for the failure of its Carshare service, which will cease business from September 12.

    The secret to training the next generation of tech whizzes

    From curing maths anxiety to using AI to teach a tricky programming language, these Teaching Excellence winners are producing Australia’s future tech workforce.

    Uber acquired Car Next Door to start a local Car sharing business in 2022, but will now close it down.

    Uber scraps $105m Aussie car-sharing division

    Uber will shut down its Carshare business, bringing the end to an Australian experiment it began in 2022 with the $105 million acquisition of Car Next Door.

    Work & Careers

    A former KPMG Law team has moved to law firm Mills Oakley (from left) lawyer Chloe Kennedy, special counsel Paul Wentworth, senior associate Sophie Evans and partner Hoda Nahlous.

    Ex-KPMG legal team makes strong start at Mills Oakley

    A team of corporate lawyers from KPMG has moved to law firm Mills Oakley, taking most of their clients with them.

    Clayton Utz raids MinterEllison office

    Clayton Utz has hired four partners from rival MinterEllison as part of a push to bolster its Canberra office and win more government legal advisory work.

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    Life & Luxury

    This off-grid Himalayan walk will re-boot you from $1225 a day

    Crawling not running towards the end of the year? Book this six-day trek in remote north-eastern India for a reality check, and a nature-fuelled recharge.

    Royal Enfield - Himalayan 450

    Father’s Day is looming, so here’s how to get his motor running

    From dream cars to affordable adventure motorbikes, and a cool place for tools. This list screams: Gentlemen, start your engines.

    Pink noise turns down white noise’s higher frequencies, making it sound more natural.

    The latest trend to improve your sleep

    There’s a growing buzz about a rainbow of soothing sounds and their theoretical effects on concentration and the relaxation response.

    The retro game that has this company boss hooked

    Easy to understand but difficult to master, Rummikub is more than just a game for Sarah Harris Gould, co-founder of Harris Tapper.

    So you think you know your Panerai?

    Visitors to the About Time Watch Weekend in Sydney and Melbourne are in for a surprise.

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