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Last weekend, it appeared as if Sydney’s housing market may be faltering after the preliminary clearance rate fell to 55.9%, which was the lowest preliminary result this year. Sydney’s final auction clearance rate subsequently fell to 58.1%, the lowest result this year. The big caveat was that last weekend’s result was impacted by the King’s

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The US gave Iran “chance after chance to make a deal” over its nuclear program, US President Donald Trump has stated, suggesting that the Israeli airstrikes against the Islamic Republic are the result of its own recalcitrance. He called on Tehran to agree to Washington’s terms “before it is too late.”

DXY breaking down during Middle East war is about as clear a signal as any that something big has changed. It still couldn’t save AUD. Lead boots march on. The new safe haven. Metals no bueno. Miners suck the big one. EM meh. Junk loves WWIII. Yields up with oil, instead down with safe haven.

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She Won. They Didn't Just Change the Machines. They Rewired the Election.How Leonard Leo's 2021 sale of an electronics firm enabled tech giants to subvert the 2024 election.

International Reading: Trump to Dismantle FEMA After 2025: Let the States Handle It – Atlas News French drivers sue Tesla claiming Musk turned cars into ‘extreme-Right’ symbol: Tesla owners in France have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk – IBC Canadian Boycott Of U.S. Travel Is Going Stronger Than Ever, New Data Says – Forbes

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The US Defense department is reviewing the 2021 AUKUS submarine deal with the UK and Australia, the Financial Times reported earlier. The review is being led by Elbridge Colby, a senior defense official known for his past skepticism of the pact.

The Israeli war on Iran has dominated the final session of the trading week here in Asia with all share markets finishing in the red, with a very small bid towards the USD for a safe haven bid, except gold. The Australian dollar was also finally pushed back below the 65 cent level in the

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Australia’s cafe industry is on the verge of collapse. Over the past two decades, there has been an explosion in the number of cafes operating across Australia. IBIS World estimates that more than 27,000 cafes are operating in Australia, employing 139,000 people. Competition is intense, with multiple cafes often operating at the same locations. However,

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As a programme partner, Australian businesses are supplying components for the entire F-35 fleet, not just Australian aircraft. Every F-35 built contains some Australian parts and components.

In total, more than 70 Australian companies have been awarded export contracts valued at AU$4.13 billion. These contracts will provide more than 3,000 high-tech manufacturing jobs for Australian industry.