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Stoush continuesWealthy China think tank cops silence from Australia

Think tank China Matters has said “fiscal pressures’’ will likely see its funding reduced, and admits it seems to have lost special tax status as the Australian Government turns its back.

Ellen Whinnett

ExclusiveATO: Five errors catching people out on tax refunds

These are the big mistakes Australians are making which is slowing down the processing of their tax returns and being able to get any money back.

Sophie Elsworth

SA agricultureWho owns SA’s biggest farms?

A Canadian pension fund might be the single biggest investor in Australian agriculture, but in South Australia farming families still rule the roost. Explore the list.

James Wagstaff, Paula Thompson

ULTIMATE GUIDEWhat to do with your Frequent Flyer points

International flights are grounded and domestic travel is still limited – so what should you do with your Frequent Flyer points? The man they call the ‘Points Whisperer’ has all the answers.

David Mills

Real estateNT property market expecting boost as borders reopen

THE Territory’s housing market could see huge improvement from its strong response to coronavirus with borders set to open to interstate visitors, excluding declared hot spots, this week

WILL ZWAR, will.zwar@news.com.au

APPY BARGAINSWhere Aussies get best deals by panic shopping online

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in online shopping as Aussies seek convenient retail therapy in tough times with a click of a button.

Patrick Tadros

Huge spending spreeLast MyDarwin voucher scheme spent in just 24 hours

DARWIN council’s final $75,000 round of MyDarwin vouchers has been exhausted in just 24 hours, with shoppers getting behind the hugely successful initiative to pour spending money back into the economy

WILL ZWAR

BusinessMusk's net worth zooms past Warren Buffett

Tesla boss Elon Musk has become the seventh richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Economic boostPlanning reforms to trigger reno and construction boom

Planning Minster Rita Saffioti said the changes would play a big role in getting West Australians back to work during the economic recovery period to follow the COVID-19 crisis.

Peter de Kruijff

SA agricultureWho owns SA’s biggest farms?

A Canadian pension fund might be the single biggest investor in Australian agriculture, but in South Australia farming families still rule the roost. Explore the list.

James Wagstaff, Paula Thompson

tensions risingChina’s threat to Australia after PM’s Hong Kong offer

China has escalated trade threats with an editorial in its state-owned paper, saying ‘Australia is not irreplaceable’ after Scott Morrison offered safe haven to Hong Kong citizens and businesses.

Annabel Hennessy

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Get your first look at Rottnest’s stunning new hotel

After more than a decade, Rottnest Island’s latest luxury hotel, Samphire Rottnest, is set to open its doors in October. Get your exclusive sneak peek here.

Kate Ryan

Needing rainWA grain crop hangs in balance

A warm winter means WA grain crops look good, but there’s very little little moisture in the soil and rain is badly needed.

Jenne Brammer

SelldownLocal fund cuts equity holdings amid COVID-19 turmoil

WA’s biggest homegrown investment fund accelerated its selldown over the June half to end the financial year with less than one-third of its $2.2 billion of funds invested in equities.

Sean Smith

Grain painWorkforce fears for grain crop

WA’s farmers are worried about safely harvesting their 2020 crops, amid pandemic-driven challenges in sourcing skilled seasonal labour from Europe to help drive their powerful and complicated headers.

Jenne Brammer

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Zempilas runs for office
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Confirmed: Basil enters Perth Lord Mayor race

Better Skyworks, our own festivals and big new tourism drawcards. Basil Zempilas has laid out his plan to renew Perth’s pride as he officially announces his plan to become the city’s new Lord Mayor.

Josh Zimmerman

Meat pricesTight supply beefs up meat’s price

Lovers of a good steak shouldn’t expect to find bargains anytime soon, with cattle prices growing to record levels as the country’s beef herd shrinks to its smallest in decades.

Paula Thompson

RETAILRetail union lashed after botched dismissal claims

The nation’s biggest retail union has come under fire for deliberately failing to file unfair dismissal claims for Harris Scarfe workers amid concerns it would jeopardise a rescue sale.

John Dagge

CITY BEATBrisbane entrepreneur’s ambitious $50m medical float

A start-up company launched by a Brisbane-born entrepreneur kicked off a $50m IPO on Friday to drive the growth of its ground-breaking medical technology.

Anthony Marx

Herd on the TerraceGrove nimbys getting peppy

What top WA business leaders have their tails in a twist about the proposedClaremont by Blackburne development featuring a 17-storey tower?

IPODUG shrugs off oil slide in $26m float

WA’s biggest industrial float this year, DUG Technology, has sought to reassure investors the downturn in oil and gas won’t retard its sharp growth.

Sean Smith

Price riseIs the gold rally a bubble set to burst?

As the price of gold speared through $US1800/oz this week, seasoned veterans of the sector chirped that they had never seen sentiment towards the precious metal so strong.

Stuart McKinnon

Irrigation testingThree-year study to improve irrigation economic benefit

Growers being encouraged to get involved with an irrigation study.

Tari Jeffers

Bright ideaO’Grady’s app push makes charity a game

With people pouring billions into mobile gaming, an Aussie cycling legend has signed on to push a new riding app aiming to do for charity what Candy Crush does for tech companies.

Giuseppe Tauriello