7 h. ago Rumaysa endured racism at school for years, and says indifference is fuelling its rise

Reports of racism in Victoria’s schools are surging as the Education Department receives at least one complaint every school day – a 28 per cent increase in 12 months.

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33 h. ago Wall Street suffers $4 trillion wipeout, ASX set for more losses as Trump sparks market chaos

Everything from gold and crude oil, to Big Tech stocks and the value of the US dollar against other currencies fell following the US president’s tariff announcement.

Politics

47 h. ago ASX slumps as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ rattles global markets

The Australian sharemarket has endured a painful session, with investors torching $21 billion, after Donald Trump unveiled his highly anticipated tariffs that could drastically remake the global economy.

Politics

59 h. ago ASX set to edge up, Wall Street swings ahead of tariffs announcement

US stocks are moving higher in the final hours before President Donald Trump unveils the tariffs he promised as part of his ” Liberation Day,” which could drastically remake the global economy and trade.

Politics

3 d. ago Miners slump but ASX in green ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

The Australian sharemarket has pared early gains but remains in the green at lunch on Wednesday after another volatile night on global markets.

Politics

3 d. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street shaky as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ nears; Tesla jumps

US stocks are swerving through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day”.

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3 d. ago ASX set to dip, Wall Street shaky as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ nears; Tesla jumps

US stocks are swerving through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day”.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX gains after RBA keeps rates on hold ahead of ‘Liberation Day’

The Australian sharemarket is higher after the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, even as Donald Trump’s looming tariffs announcement sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX jumps after Wall Street rises in wild session; RBA set to stay on hold

The Australian sharemarket has opened stronger ahead of the Reserve Bank’s rate decision, even as Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide overnight.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX set to jump, Wall Street rises in wild session; RBA set to stay on hold

Wall Street remains volatile with President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” fast approaching.

Politics

5 d. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX tumbles; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX loses more than $40b as investors brace for ‘Liberation Day’

Mining giants BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue all plunged, as investors worry about the hit to global growth from US Donald Trump’s escalating trade war.

Economics

5 d. ago Miners, bank slump as ASX falls; Todd Sampson to exit Qantas

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

5 d. ago ASX set to fall as Wall Street tumbles; Todd Sampson to stand down from Qantas board

Worries are building about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a US economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.

Politics

8 d. ago ASX slides lower as Wall Street scuffles; Trump tariffs rattle car giants

The Australian sharemarket has retreated on Friday morning on the back of a soft lead from overnight, with Wall Street’s benchmark index sliding lower in a rocky session.

Politics

8 d. ago ASX closes in the green as big miners and energy stocks gain

The Australian sharemarket ended the day in positive territory on Friday, despite Wall Street’s benchmark index sliding lower in a rocky session overnight.

Politics

8 d. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street falls; Tariffs rattle car industry

Wall Street is slipping as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks.

Politics

9 d. ago ASX set to slide, tech stars weigh down Wall Street; Trump announces car tariffs

Drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars are dragging Wall Street lower while markets are bracing for an announcement by Trump on auto tariffs.

Politics

9 d. ago ASX falls as banks, tech stocks decline; Reject Shop soars on takeover bid

The relief party on the sharemarket seems to be over as Trump tariffs are back in focus, with local shares opening lower after tech giants dragged down Wall Street.

Politics

9 d. ago ASX set to slide, tech stars weigh down Wall Street; Trump set to announce car tariffs

Drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars are dragging Wall Street lower while markets are bracing for an announcement by Trump on auto tariffs.

Politics