Business
Gold edges higher after Tuesday’s decline as easing Treasury yields and reduced Fed hike odds shape precious metals trading on Wednesday. The post Gold rebounds as Treasury yields fall and Fed focus grows appeared first on Brisbane Mail.
China’s fixed-asset investment fell 6.7% through July as property spending, retail growth and industrial output weakened across the economy. The post China investment falls 6.7% as July activity weakens appeared first on Brisbane Mail.
Melbourne rent growth has slowed citywide, but Olinda, Sassafras and other outer eastern suburbs recorded far steeper two-year increases.
Australia’s property market showed fresh signs of cooling as auction clearance rates fell below 50pc for the first time since 2020.
Australia says national fuel supply remains stable despite local shortages, after releasing reserves and easing rules to support petrol and diesel deliveries.
Australia energy regulator says free midday power from July is opt in, limited to smart meter homes and tied to household electricity use.
Pump prices climbed across Australia after higher international oil and refined petrol costs, prompting ACCC monitoring while national averages rose and remote areas faced steeper bills.
Australia’s business lobbies urge red tape cuts and tax changes after a new index ranked the country 21st of 42 for investment competitiveness.
Australia consumer sentiment fell after the RBA lifted rates to 3.85%, Westpac MI showed while mortgage rate expectations rose and Dec spending dipped, ABS said.
Australia’s CEFC commits up to A$60m for discounted EV loans via Hyundai Capital Australia, cutting rates 0.5 to 1.0 points on new eligible Hyundai and Kia EVs.
News
India Australia summit agreements cover defence, uranium, maritime security, technology, education, skills and critical minerals cooperation.
Lululemon paid A$702,900 after ACMA found over 370,000 emails with marketing content sent without an unsubscribe option in Australia.
A national plan to rate Australia’s homes is accelerating as NatHERS expands, putting energy efficiency certificates within reach for buyers and renters.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off northern Vanuatu, near Port-Olry, USGS said; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat at 10 km depth.
Brooke Day, a 22-year-old Australian, died in hospital after a chairlift incident at Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in Nagano, Japan. Police are examining safety.
Australia closed dozens of east coast beaches after several shark attacks in New South Wales, prompting safety warnings and increased patrols during peak summer holidays.
Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year as severe storms brought flooding, power outages, and widespread damage to Werribee and Hoppers Crossing.
María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her nonviolent fight for democracy and civil rights in Venezuela amid ongoing political repression.
Female mammals live longer due to mating behavior and genetics, new study finds across 1,176 species of mammals and birds.
Sports
Germany’s auto sector slashed 51500 jobs in a year as industrial employment fell 2.1 percent, driven by declining exports and rising operational costs.
Lotus has launched global production of the Evija, a 217 mph all-electric hypercar producing 2,039 PS, making it the fastest EV of its kind now in production.
Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity concept merges electric V-Series performance with off-road versatility, debuting a high-luxury crossover at The Quail 2025.
Technology
Andrew Yang urges tax reforms as we’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions of workers across service industries. The post Andrew Yang urges tax change as we’re subsidizing a technology that replaces appeared first on Brisbane Mail.
ECU research links retro phone accessories with smartphone distancing as users adopt physical and digital barriers to reduce constant access. The post Retro phone trend signals shift in smartphone habits appeared first on Brisbane Mail.
Australia’s creative sector seeks a role in the Office of AI as officials shape copyright policy, data centre rules and consumer safeguards.
Australia’s data centre investment surge is testing energy planning, local jobs, grid capacity and the wider payoff from AI infrastructure.
Cisco and Sharon AI launched Australia’s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA in Sydney, offering 1,024 Blackwell Ultra GPUs for sovereign AI compute.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
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