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THE ECONOMIST: China is concerned about ramifications of cut-throat competition within its electric vehicle market.

The EconomistCommentsNow China’s ultra-cheap EVs are scaring Beijing

THE ECONOMIST: China is concerned about ramifications of cut-throat competition within its electric vehicle market.

The Economist

The report, which analysed more than 800 million job ads and thousands of company financial reports across six continents, challenged six common myths about AI’s impact:

CNBC newsCommentsSix AI myths busted: Why it makes workers more valuable

Despite widespread fears that artificial intelligence could automate jobs and cut employees’ wages, AI actually makes people ‘more valuable, not less’, new research by professional services firm PwC has found.

Ernestine Siu

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NEWSInsane amount Aussies could pay for coffee

The cost of a cup of coffee could hit an astronomical new high as countries fight to get their supply of beans.

Blair Jackson

The S&P 500 closed above 6,000 for the first time since February 21, fuelled by tech share gains. (AP PHOTO)

MarketsUS stocks end up on jobs data and China hopes

Indexes up: Dow 1.05 per cent, S&P 500 1.03 per cent, Nasdaq 1.20 per cent; US to meet Chinese officials on trade; Tesla bounces after massive plunge.

Saeed Azhar, Kanchana Chakravarty and Sukriti Gupta

Australian gold mines produced 73 tonnes in the March quarter.

More is lessHigher gold prices mean less production during March quarter

An Australian dollar gold price heading towards $5000 an ounce has actually driven a reduction in production of the precious metal, Melbourne-based industry analysts Surbiton Associates say.

Neil Watkinson

Families might also qualify for a concession card under other Centrelink benefits including Family Tax Benefit payments and some parenting payments. In some cases, these income test cut-off limits could be higher.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumPatchy income or retired early? You need this benefits card

It’s a concession card available to thousands of eligible Australians — but they’re missing out on the benefits simply because they’re not aware it exists. Are you eligible?

Nick Bruining

Even when we cherry-pick a particularly challenging period — starting from the Global Financial Crisis in mid-2007 through to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 — shares still outperformed cash.

Your MoneyCommentsIs cash a risky business in the long term?

When markets become volatile, many investors view cash as a safe haven. But is it truly safe in the long run? Here’s what history tells us . . .

Jovan Cvetkoski

Michael Smith, former West Coast Eagles chair, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal.

BoardsCommentsPremiumEx-Eagles chair says he ‘never lost connection’ with club

It might have been over two decades since he stepped down as chair of the West Coast Eagles, but Michael Smith says he’s never really lost connection with the club.

Cheyanne Enciso

If you want the real ‘litmus test’ of whether the tax is right or not, you only have to know what the man often referred to as the godfather of superannuation, Paul Keating, says about it.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumDon’t think the $3m super tax will affect you? Think again

If you want the real ‘litmus test’ of whether the tax is right or not, you only have to know what the man often referred to as the godfather of superannuation, Paul Keating, says about it.

Wayne Leggett

While at this stage the legislation dealing with the changes is expected to remain unchanged, the planned July 1 implementation date has been pushed back to November 1.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumMore time to get folks into care and avoid up to $250k hit

Controversial changes to Australia’s aged care system have been put on hold at the last minute. It now provides families with an opportunity to take advantage of the currently more favourable rules.

Nick Bruining

Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumA quick-fire guide to how your super savings are taxed

Q+A: Tax and super? It’s a mess! Here’s how to know which parts of your superannuation are safe from the taxman and when you might be hit with a bill, depending on when you access your nest egg.

Nick Bruining

The new shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg says there are “no sacred cows” in the Coalition’s policy review, including the superannuation for home deposits scheme that he strongly backed.

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The West Australian exclusive
Federal politics
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‘No sacred cows’ in housing policy review: Bragg

The new shadow housing minister insists there are ‘no sacred cows’ in the Coalition’s policy review, including the superannuation for home deposits scheme that he strongly backed.

Katina Curtis

Max Cunningham, CEO of the National Stock Exchange Andrew Ritchie

MarketsPremiumCanadian-owned exchange jostles for share of ASX miners

Australia’s junior stock exchange is looking to scoop up unloved WA companies after a $17.5 million buyout, and suggests the country’s besieged CHESS system be taken over by the Reserve Bank of Australia. 

Simone Grogan

Career dissatisfaction among women in the media is at its highest in four years. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

MediaWomen in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women working in the media are unconvinced about the progress of gender equality in the industry with many considering quitting their jobs.

Maeve Bannister

Jennifer Westacott cites her work in public housing as a career highlight. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AwardsPremiumGrit and determination characterises women honoured

Women in business, finance, education and law are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List and some share their proudest career moments.

Maeve Bannister

Consumer sentiment index data is set for release this week. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessBusinesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

Jacob Shteyman

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News‘Amazing’ polar blast kickstarts ski season

A polar blast has triggered lashings of rain and heavy snow across NSW and Victoria, kicking off the ski season with a bang.

Nathan Schmidt and Alexandra Feiam

Trade Minister Don Farrell said he had a “friendly” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when the pair met in Paris last week. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsInside key meeting to remove Trump tariffs

Australia’s Trade Minister said he had a “friendly” meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer when the pair met in Paris last week.

Jessica Wang

The ban comes after four people were charged over a brawl at Northland shopping centre.

NewsMassive update on Amazon product

A controversial product has been wiped from Amazon’s Australian shopfront following a landmark new law.

Nathan Schmidt

Australians are not using the first home super saver scheme. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Superannuation‘No Boomers’ super app tackles housing crisis

A ‘No Boomers allowed’ superannuation product is taking aim at the housing market, trying to get more Aussies into the market through a little used scheme.

Cameron Micallef

A first-of-its-kind study has been conducted in a bid to discover how FIFO camp design impacts worker productivity, morale, presenteeism and retention.

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The West Australian exclusive
HealthComments
The West Australian exclusive
Study reveals issues most impacting FIFO worker wellbeing

A first-of-its-kind study has been conducted in a bid to discover how FIFO camp design impacts worker productivity, morale, presenteeism and retention.

Claire Sadler

Vet Talia Morgan with pug Ernie at Veterinary Dermatology Specialists in Osborne Park. Kelsey Reid

State politicsCommentsPremiumThe jobs and industries WA is looking at immigrants to fill

From child care workers to veterinarians, to butchers and anaesthetists, scores of WA professions have been in need of more workers with specialised skills for years.

Oliver Lane

Investors scammed out of their life-savings by phony property king Ricky Hirsch feel badly let down by Australia’s ‘toothless’ corporate watchdog.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Victims of Perth conman furious at watchdog over inaction

WA investors scammed out of their life savings by phony property king Ricky Hirsch say they’ve been badly let down by Australia’s ‘toothless’ corporate watchdog.

John Flint

Respiratory illness rates are climbing in WA.

HealthLow jab rates see respiratory illnesses run riot in WA

Rates of respiratory infections such as influenza, whooping cough and COVID have increased in WA over the past few months, prompting Australia’s peak medical body to urge people to get vaccinated. 

Rachel Fenner