Queensland’s long-running Paradise Dam saga has erupted again after Sunwater CEO Glenn Stockton resigned amid growing controversy over the future of the multibillion-dollar project, sparking fresh uncertainty for farmers, regional communities and Australia’s agricultural water security plans.
Opening a business bank account in Australia is one of the first and most important steps for startups, SMEs and foreign entrepreneurs entering the market. From ABN registration and compliance checks to choosing between major banks and digital fintech platforms, understanding the process can help businesses avoid delays, reduce fees and build stronger financial operations from day one.
China’s auto market is flashing fresh warning signs after car sales slumped for a seventh consecutive month in April, forcing automakers to rely heavily on booming exports as brutal competition, high fuel costs and weak consumer demand continue to hammer the world’s largest vehicle market.
Australia’s commercial real estate market in 2026 is being reshaped by industrial logistics, AI-driven data centres, build-to-rent housing and changing office demand. Investors are becoming more selective as higher interest rates, sustainability pressures and hybrid work permanently alter the sector’s long-term direction.
Global markets started the week on edge after Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace response as “totally unacceptable,” sending oil prices higher and boosting the US dollar as investors rushed back into safe-haven assets amid fears the Middle East conflict could escalate again.
Saudi Aramco’s CEO has warned global oil markets may not recover quickly even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, with around 1 billion barrels of oil already lost during the Iran conflict and inventories running dangerously low worldwide.
Wall Street’s explosive rally is heading into one of its biggest tests of 2026, with investors bracing for fresh inflation data, escalating Iran tensions and a crucial Trump-Xi meeting that could reshape global markets, oil prices and Australia’s economic outlook.
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Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict is triggering fresh concerns among US allies, with tensions across NATO, Europe, the Gulf and Asia fuelling fears that America’s global alliances and long-term strategic credibility may not fully recover even after the war ends.
A major US crypto regulation push is back in focus as senators prepare to debate the Clarity Act next week, with banks and crypto firms locked in a fierce battle over stablecoins and financial power.
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