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BHP results boost ASX


Angus Taylor tackles childcare


Company results wrap


Major energy project blowout


$100m Pentagon drone challenge

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BHP results boost ASX
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Angus Taylor tackles childcare
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Company results wrap
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Major energy project blowout
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$100m Pentagon drone challenge
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Afternoon Report | BHP results boost ASX

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Wednesday 18 February 2026

BHP announces a bumper half year profit as its copper division earnings surpass iron ore. 
The minutes of last fortnight’s Reserve Bank board meeting suggest another rate hike is possible. 
The IMF calls on Australia to cut income taxes and lift the GST. 
Angus Taylor announces his new frontbench. 
The real story about Winter Olympic ski jumpers having injections into their penises to gain an advantage.

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Wednesday 18 February 2026
BHP announces a bumper half year profit as its copper division earnings surpass iron ore.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The minutes of last fortnight&rsquo;s Reserve Bank board meeting suggest another rate hike is possible.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The IMF calls on Australia to cut income taxes and lift the GST.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Angus Taylor announces his new frontbench.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The real story about Winter Olympic ski jumpers having injections into their penises to gain an advantage.</li>
</ul>
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BHP bumper profit, dividends; rate hikes on RBA agenda; Taylor’s new frontbench 

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For the first time, copper has passed iron ore as the main source of revenue for BHP.  Vandita Pant, Chief Financial Officer at BHP, speaks to Andrew Geoghegan at Ausbiz about the company's bumper half-year results.

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For the first time, copper has passed iron ore as the main source of revenue for BHP.&nbsp; Vandita Pant, Chief Financial Officer at BHP, speaks to Andrew Geoghegan at Ausbiz about the company's bumper half-year results. Fear &amp; Greed is proud to partner with Ausbiz, Australia's leading provider of live and on-demand video of the latest news in Australian business, markets, economy and startups. Sign up for free at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ausbiz.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1771756206525417&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Ox7OQQs8TpQJv3EGvzxGY">ausbiz.com.au</a>

Q+A: BHP CFO on the big copper bet that paid off

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Tuesday 17 February 2026

The competition watchdog alleges in Federal Court that Coles has used promotions to disguise big price rises. 
JB HiFi surges as shoppers stock up on electronics
New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his vision
Steel maker BlueScope becomes Santa Clause for shareholders
Cherie Blair gives a very frank interview about her husband, former British PM Tony Blair

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Tuesday 17 February 2026
The competition watchdog alleges in Federal Court that Coles has used promotions to disguise big price rises.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">JB HiFi surges as shoppers stock up on electronics</li>
<li aria-level="1">New Liberal leader Angus Taylor outlines his vision</li>
<li aria-level="1">Steel maker BlueScope becomes Santa Clause for shareholders</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cherie Blair gives a very frank interview about her husband, former British PM Tony Blair</li>
</ul>
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ACCC v Coles on misleading promos; JB HiFi surges; Taylor outlines vision

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