6 d. ago Gaza hostage release live updates: Trump lands in Israel as first seven of 20 hostages released by Hamas; Red Cross operation continues in southern Gaza

Hamas is set to release 20 living Israeli hostages that were captured during the October 7, 2023, attack, as US President Donald Trump heads to Israel ahead of the handover. Follow our live coverage here.

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2 w. ago ASX finishes little changed; BHP shares fall on China concerns

Reports that China’s state-run iron ore buyer has put a momentary ban on all new cargoes from the Australian mining giant were weighing on the bourse.

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2 w. ago Stokes to step down after Seven West and Southern Cross merger

Billionaire Kerry Stokes is set to step down as chairman of the Seven Network after three decades in power.

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2 w. ago ASX finishes lower after RBA decision; Seven, Southern Cross rally

The Australian sharemarket turned red, pushed down by energy and financial stocks, after the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged on Tuesday afternoon.

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2 w. ago ASX erases gains after RBA decision; Seven, Southern Cross rally

The Australian sharemarket turned red, led lower by energy and financial stocks, after the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged on Tuesday afternoon.

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2 w. ago Kerry Stokes to depart Seven after merger with Triple M owner

Seven West Media plans to combine with Australia’s biggest radio company, Southern Cross Media, to create a $415 million TV, radio and publishing group.

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2 w. ago ASX edges higher on RBA day, led by miners; Seven, Southern Cross jump

The Australian sharemarket opened higher ahead of the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision in the afternoon, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight.

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3 w. ago ASX finishes lower after inflation report; banks and retailers decline

The Australian sharemarket declined after consumer prices rose more than expected last month, supporting the case for the RBA to keep interest rates on hold.

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