Fed keeps rates on hold despite inflation surge; ASX set to rise, Wall Street advances
It was a widely expected move, with the central bank opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week’s US midterm elections and awaiting further data on the path of inflation.
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Dateline pledges to deliver US gold vision of late chairman
Dateline Resources has vowed to advance its billion-dollar Colosseum gold project in California following the passing of longtime chairman Mark Johnson.
‘Profit over compliance’: Star says it can afford $260m money-laundering fine
The casino operator says its financial survival is assured despite the Federal Court hitting it with a much larger fine than what it previously flagged as unaffordable.
‘You’re not going to hijack my show’: Credlin, Clennell in fiery on-air clash over One Nation comment
The pair clashed over Credlin’s perceived failure to defend him after Clennell claimed he was called a “dickhead” by One Nation’s national director James Ashby.
On the day that ‘stops the nation’, the RBA will stop inflation (again)
On Melbourne Cup day – bet on interest rates rising. It’s a sure thing.
Uber faces Australian class action over sexual assaults, harassment by drivers
The managing law firm’s class action callout follows a flood of legal actions in Australia and abroad concerning Uber’s handling of driver misconduct claims.
Mining giants lead ASX higher, banks and retailers fall, the Star soars
The Australian sharemarket had a muted morning but finished in the green thanks to a rally by BHP and Rio Tinto shares.
Orbit Resources uncovers 1km magnetic target in NSW
Orbit Resources has unveiled a 1km magnetic target at its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, along strike from Cousin Jack, pointing to the potential for new sulphide mineralisation.
Cease and desist! ABC demands One Nation stop casting Bluey in its cartoons
ABC boss Hugh Marks says the depiction of Bluey is a “shocking use of Australia’s most loved character.”
Coles worker sacked after restraining suspected thief to receive $6500
The fair work umpire has ordered Coles to pay a man $6500 after he was sacked for breaching workplace policy by trying to stop two suspected thieves at a neighbouring Liquorland store.
Augustus restarts drilling at high-grade WA Eastern Goldfields target
Augustus Minerals has restarted RC drilling at its Music Well gold project near Leonora to test its St Patrick’s Well prospect, where rock chip sampling gave up grades up to 30.4g/t gold.
PLC Resources satellite survey lights up WA Murchison gold
PLC Resources has generated a suite of ranked gold targets at its project near Meekatharra in WA, with some showing spectral signatures similar to a nearby producing gold mine.
D-day for David Jones: Department store’s future to be decided by Christmas
The private equity owners of the 188-year-old retailer are hoping to strike a deal with landlords and suppliers sooner rather than later.